Grants

The Operation Round Up Trust Board met on January 18 and awarded grants totaling $18,310 for the first quarter of 2021.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Foley Fire Department, Foley, MN:
$8,310 to assist with the purchase of a new set of air-lifting bags to use in a wide variety of rescue operations.

Community Service award total: $8,310

EDUCATION AND YOUTH

Braham Elementary Parent Organization, Braham, MN:
$3,000 to help purchase and install playground equipment.

Braham High School Prom, Braham, MN:
$1,000 to assist with entertainment and decorating costs.

Cambridge-Isanti Early Childhood, Cambridge, MN:
$3,000 to help purchase curriculum for students.

Princeton Youth Hockey Association, Princeton, MN:
$3,000 to assist with the expense of floor/rink replacement.

Education and Youth award total: $10,000

The Operation Round Up Trust Board met October 19 and awarded grants totaling $16,693 for the final quarter of 2020.

COMMUNITY SERVICE
Isanti County Historical Society, Cambridge, MN: $2,176 to assist with the installation cost of an outdoor light in the parking area.
Kanabec History Center, Mora, MN: $5,500 to help replace sub-flooring, flooring, and safety upgrades at two historical buildings used for education.
Trinity Lutheran Church, North Branch, MN: $5,000 to purchase food for the pantry and backpack program.

Community service award total: $12,676

EDUCATION AND YOUTH
Braham Area Schools: $4,017 to assist with the installation of flooring in the school’s new weight room.

Education and Youth award total: $4,017

The Operation Round Up Trust Board met July 13 and awarded grants totaling $25,273
for the third quarter of 2020.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Community Connection Allies, Bruno,MN:
$4,000 to help purchase a new stove and freezer for the outside daycare shelter.

CROSS Center of Benton County, Foley, MN:
$2,800 for personal care products for food shelf recipients.

G.A.L.S. Technology, Princeton, MN:
$550 to assist with rental and facility expenses.

Gilman Park & Rec Association, Foley, MN:
$5,000 to help replace fencing around the softball field.

Mora Area Fire Department, Mora, MN:
$5,000 for vehicle extrication rescue tools.

Parkland Volunteer Fire Department, South Range, WI:
$3,150 to purchase a telescopic ram for current extrication equipment.

The Porch Community Garden, Milaca, MN:
$2,000 to help install a picnic shelter and concrete slab.

Town of Superior Fire & Rescue, Superior, WI:
$2,773 to purchase department pagers.

Community service award total: $25,273

The Operation Round Up Trust Board met January 20 and awarded grants totaling $18,268 for the first quarter of 2020.

COMMUNITY SERVICE
Alice Studt Library, Braham, MN:
$1,918 to assist with the purchase of new library computers.  

City of Braham, MN:
$2,000 to help purchase driver feedback signs.

City of Princeton, MN:
$2,000 to assist with Riebe Park interpretive signs.

Community service award total: $5,918

EDUCATION AND YOUTH
Cambridge-Isanti Competitive Baseball, Cambridge, MN:
$1,650 to help purchase gear.

Flight Expo, Inc., Princeton, MN:
$2,200 to assist with the purchase of an ADS-B transmitter.

Friends of the Cambridge Public Library, Cambridge, MN:
$1,000 to assist with the purchase of incentives for children.

Hinckley-Finlayson Food for Kids, Hinckley, MN:
$2,000 for supplies for the backpack food program.

Lions District 5M8, Zimmerman, MN:
$1,000 to purchase sunglasses for the KidSight USA program.

Pokegama Lake Association of Pine County, Pine City, MN:
$1,000 to assist with the expenses of hosting the Freshwater Fair educational opportunity for students.

Princeton Senior Party, Princeton, MN:
$1,000 to assist with the purchase of prizes and gifts for the outgoing senior class.

Education and youth award total: $9,850

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE

The Salvation Army, Roseville, MN:
$2,500 to fund member utility bills through the HeatShare Program.

Emergency assistance award total: $2,500

The Operation Round Up Trust Board met on October 21 and awarded grants totaling $20,627 for the final quarter of 2019.

COMMUNITY SERVICE
Finlayson Giese Lions, Finlayson, MN:
$2,439 to assist with the purchase of a vison screening machine.

Fostering Families, Pine City, MN:
$1,000 to help purchase beds for foster families.

Initiative Foundation, Little Falls, MN:
$1,000 for general support of the organization’s mission.

Isle Police Department, Isle, MN:
$4,000 to help purchase officer-worn body cameras.

Trinity Lutheran Church, North Branch, MN:
$2,000 to help fund the North Branch Area Food Backpack Program.

Veterans Memorial Park, Cambridge, MN:
$3,000 for the Isanti County Veterans Memorial project.

Community Service award total: $13,439

EDUCATION AND YOUTH
Braham Elementary Parent Organization, Braham, MN:
$2,500 to purchase and install playground equipment for 4-6 grade students.

Just Kids Dental, Two Harbors, MN:
$1,000 to help purchase dental hygiene products for children.

Education and Youth award total: $ 3,500

ENVIRONMENT
Audubon Center of the North Woods, Sandstone, MN:
$3,688 to install a webcam at the osprey nest, allowing the study of this endangered species.

The Operation Round Up Trust Board met on July 15 and awarded grants totaling $22,431 for the third quarter of 2019.

COMMUNITY SERVICE
Kanabec County Operation Community Connect, Mora, MN:
$1,500 to help purchase winter coats for children.

Isanti County Safety & Rescue, Cambridge, MN:
$2,000 to support the cost of a new first responder truck.

Pine City Area History Association, Pine City, MN:
$1,000 to facilitate the replacement of the foundation of the Rural School Museum.

Solon Springs Volunteer Fire Department, Solon Springs, WI:
$1,931 to help cover the costs to purchase thermal imaging equipment used for locating fires and heat in walls.

Community Service award total: $6,431

EDUCATION AND YOUTH
Boy Scouts of America, CMC, Sartell, MN:
$500 to help cover expenses for the Lion, Tiger, Wolf Cub Scout event.

Braham Area Elementary School, Braham, MN:
$2,500 for third grade Chromebooks.

Dragon Food Shelf, Pine City, MN:
$3,000 to purchase food, personal hygiene items and school supplies for the food shelf located within the high school.

Pine City Youth Hockey, Pine City, MN:
$10,000 to help cover expenses to build a new warming house, equipment storage facilities, and restroom facilities.

Education and Youth award total: $ 16,000

The Operation Round Up Trust Board met on April 22 and awarded grants totaling $29,583 for the second quarter of 2019.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Cambridge Medical Center Foundation, Cambridge, MN:
$2,500 to help fund travel expenses for mental health patients to and from the medical center.

Chisago County Ag Society, Rush City, MN:
$2,200 to replace aging and unsafe picnic tables.

Catholic Charities of the Diocese, St. Cloud, MN:
$693 to help purchase equipment for Meals on Wheels program.

Gilman Park and Rec, Oak Park, MN:
$4,000 to help cover the costs to replace heaving concrete around the park shelter and pavilion.

Mille Lacs County Operation Community Connect, Milaca, MN:
$2,000 to purchase winter boots for children.

Parkland Volunteer Fire, South Range, WI:
$2,470 to purchase five personal CO detectors for emergency responders and a four-gas detector to carry on the fire engine for multiple fire departments to use.

Rhine Lake Retreat, Finlayson, MN:
$5,000 to help with construction and materials cost for picnic shelter replacement.

Sandstone TreeHouse, Sandstone, MN:
$5,000 to help with transportation cost, facility expenses, and meals for at risk teens in support groups.

Community Service award total: $23,863

EDUCATION AND YOUTH

Chisago Lakes School District Community Ed, Lindstrom, MN:
$500 to help cover costs for wilderness survival tools for survival class.

Foley Graduation Party, Foley, MN:
$1,000 to help cover costs for entertainment at the event.

Mora Imagination Library, Mora, MN:
$1,500 to help purchase books for children ages birth to five in the Mora School District.

Ogilvie Community Education Post Prom Committee, Ogilvie, MN:
$1,000 to help cover expenses for post-prom activities.

Superior Area Lacrosse, Superior, WI:
$1,500 to help cover the purchase of additional nets.

Willow River Post Prom, Willow River, MN:
$1,000 to help cover expenses for post-prom activities.

Education and Youth award total: $ 5,720

The Operation Round Up Trust Board met on January 21 and awarded the following grants for the first quarter of 2019:

Community Service

Fish Lake Township, Harris, MN: $500 to help with the purchase of a fireproof file cabinet, protecting historical documents in case of a fire.

Foley Area C.A.R.E: $5,000 was awarded for the Community Senior Project outreach to help volunteers cover gas expenses as they visit elderly community members who continue to live independently.

Isanti County Commission on Aging: $1,000 was awarded to facilitate the purchase of updated computer equipment.

Milaca Fine Arts Council: $1,000 was awarded to help cover the cost of hiring musical entertainment for the Concerts in the Park Summer series.

Old Brule Heritage Society, Poplar, WI: $1,500 was awarded to assist with the Blueberry Depot restoration project.

St. John's Lutheran Church, Rush City, MN: $750 was awarded to support the purchase of an AED unit.

University of MN Extension Pine County Master Gardeners: $2,000 was awarded to relieve the cost of fencing for the community garden imporvement project.

Community Service award total: $11,750

Education and Youth

Braham Area Schools Prom Committee: $1,000 was awarded to help cover costs of entertainment and decorations.

Hinckley-Finlayson Food for Kids: $2,000 was awarded support the backpack food program for children in need.

Superior Area Lacrosse, High School Girls: $2,000 was awarded to assist with purchasing uniforms, safety equipment, video equipment, and/or training aids.

Education and Youth award total: $5,000

The Operation Round Up Trust Board met on October 22 and awarded the following grants:

Community Service

Dalbo Fire Department: $5,000 to help purchase a specialized extractor washer and dryer to properly clean turnout gear.

Drift Dodgers, South Range, WI: $2,000 to help purchase a trail drag, allowing the club to provide easier access to trails for local and out-of-town guests.

Isanti County Sheriff's Office Triad Program: $1,000 to help purchase winter survival emergency kits for senior citizens.

Let's go Fishing East Central Minnesota, North Branch: $5,000 to help purchase a new pontoon and boat lift.

Community Service award total: $13,000

Education and Youth

Braham Area Schools Supermileage: $2,700 to purchase electric motor controller parts for a street legal electric competition car.

Cambridge Isanti Hockey Association:  $3,000 to help purchase two outdoor scoreboards so the outdoor rinks can be used to their full potential.

Kinship Youth Mentoring of Princeton: $1,000 to help fund group activities and outings.

Lakes Center for Youth and Families, Forest Lake: $1,375 to provide healthy snacks for after-school participants in Youth First Club.

Northern Star Vaulting, Harris: $2,000 toward the purchase of electronic barrel and mats to support growth.

Education and Youth award total: $10,075

The Operation Round Up Trust Board met on July 23 and awarded the following grants:

Community Service

Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MAC-V), Duluth: $2,000 to help with catering costs for a fundraising dinner being held for Mille Lacs County.

Mora Food Pantry: $1,500 to help with costs for shelving and other items that will make the food shelf more accessible.

North Star Family Advocacy Center, Braham: $4,000 to install a secure door for the protection of staff and advocacy center clients.  

Solon Springs, WI, Volunteer Fire Department: $3,030 to purchase portable radios to improve communication during fire calls.

Community Service award total: $10,530

Education and Youth

Central Minnesota Boy Scout Council, Sartell: $500 to help reduce the cost per student for their upcoming Lion, Tiger, Wolf Event.

District 5M8 Lions, Zimmerman: $2,000 to purchase UV sunglasses for students as an incentive for getting their eyes screened.

Princeton Public Schools: $4,000 to help purchase hearing screening equipment.

Education and Youth award total: $6,500

Emergency Assistance

The Salvation Army, Roseville: $3,000 to help ECE families with heating and utility costs.

Emergency Assistance award total: $3,000

The Operation Round Up Trust Board met on April 23 and awarded the following grants:
 

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Center Against Sexual & Domestic Abuse Inc., Superior, WI: $2,880 for the purchase of computers to replace outdated ones currently in use by domestic assault victims. 
City of Rush City: $1,500 to help with the purchase of a new dishwasher and stand.
East Central MN Pride, Braham, MN: $755 to help with costs for Pride in the Park, a safe community gathering for people of varying backgrounds. 
Mora Area Fire Department: $2,930 to purchase four breathing apparatus face masks with attached thermal imaging technology for fire attack teams.
One Heartland, Willow River, MN: $564 to fund supplies for the 2018 Spring Day of Service projects to prepare camp for the upcoming summer.
PACC Foundation, Inc., Princeton, MN: $2,000 to purchase life vests and paddles for the rum river rentals project.
Pine Center for the Arts, Pine City, MN: $3,000 to help repair and replace the facility roof.

Community Service award total: $13,629

EDUCATION AND YOUTH

Ogilvie Elementary School: $1,236 to help pay for classroom seating options. 
Pine City Post Prom: $1,000 to fund post-prom activities, prizes and food.
Rush City Youth Sports Club: $1,500 to help subsidize the cost of youth sports in the Rush City School District.

Education and Youth award total: $ 3,736

The Operation Round Up Trust Board met on January 22 and awarded the following grants:

COMMUNITY SERVICE

The Mille Lacs County DAC, Inc., Milaca: $3,000 for the purchase of energy-efficient appliances. DAC educates 125 adults with disabilities in life skills, community and employment.

Pokegama Lake Association, Pine City, $1,000 to help with costs for the association’s Fresh Water Fair, an annual event which teaches students how to conserve and maintain clean water.

True Friends, Annandale, $1,000 to assist families with fees for the camp, which serves children and adults with disabilities.

Community Service award total: $5,000

EDUCATION AND YOUTH

East Central High School Rachel’s Challenge, Finlayson, $2,000 to train school staff and students in implementation of the Rachel’s Challenge program.

Faith Christian School, Foreston, $3,000 for the purchase of new lockers and a school bell system.

Hinckley/Finlayson Elementary School, Hinckley, $1,000 to help pay tuition expenses for the sixth grade students’ trip to Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center. 

Husky P.A.C.K., Isle, $500 to use toward the purchase of classroom STEAM education materials.

Pine City Public Schools, $2,000 to help with the purchase of upgraded fitness equipment.

St Mary’s Early Learning Academy, Pine City, $2,500 to help with upgrades to kitchen facilities and purchase of indoor playground equipment.

Willow River Post Prom, $1,000 for entertainment and meal expenses at the post-prom party.

Education and Youth award total: $12,000