Charitable Giving

Tri-County Electric Cooperative believes in the power of community and one of our core values is 'Concern for Community.' That's why the cooperative supports community efforts that enhance the quality of life for our members. Contributions are given for safety and youth programs, school and community events and improvements, and other projects that will enhance quality of life for cooperative members. Depending on the need, contributions may take several different formats - monetary, employee labor, grills or promotional products.

Requests

All requests must be submitted using the Charitable Giving Online Application. All requests will be reviewed by management and decisions will be communicated to the requesting organization in a timely manner. Please ensure your request fits within the below guidelines prior to your submission of the application. If you need assistance filling out the online form or would like us to submit it on your behalf, contact us at (800) 522-3315.

Guidelines

Tri-County Electric has established these guidelines for the allocation of contributions.

• The requesting organization must be based in Tri-County Electric’s service territory, and conduct the majority of its charitable activity in the territory.
• The purpose of the donation must be strongly related to the cooperative's mission, vision and values.
• Preference will be given to donations that:
  • Are focused on providing education and other services to area children.
  • Help provide a vital service that is not otherwise available in the region.
  • Are greatly in need of Tri-County Electric’s support.
  • Support high-profile community events (e.g. Pioneer Days).
• Donations should be used for capital investment (e.g. building additions, fire department training, annual support campaigns), not regular day-to-day operating expenses.
• Donations should help the organization become more self-sufficient.
• The organization must be able to show Tri-County Electric how the donation is being put to good use (i.e. take pictures, report results, etc.).
• Some projects and organizations we have supported in the past include: county fairs, rodeos, community events, Relay for Life, school booster clubs, Texas County YMCA, printing costs, OPSU, EMS and fire departments.

Types of Contributions

The cooperative may contribute to local organizations and events in a variety of ways, including:

• Monetary funds for use as a donation, sponsorship or advertising
• Electric grills (i.e. silent auctions or door prizes)
• Promotional gifts branded with the cooperative logo (i.e. notepads, pens, kids coloring books)
• Employee volunteers
• Other types of requests for assistance will also be considered if they fit within the above guidelines

Questions

Questions regarding the cooperative's charitable giving should be directed to JuliAnn Graham, Communications Specialist, at (800) 522-3315, ext. 876. Or you can e-mail your inquiry to us at . Be sure to include the following in your e-mail:

• Name
• Tri-County Electric Account Number (if available)
• Preferred Contact Phone Number(s)
• Best Time to Reach You (Must be between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday - Friday)
• Description of Your Request