Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
Continuing the Crook County News Since 1884
The Powder River Energy Foundation recently donated $25,000 to 16 charitable organizations in the five-county area of northeast Wyoming through its annual Holiday giving program.
“The Foundation’s mission is to lend a helping hand to nonprofit charitable organizations in northeast Wyoming who improve the quality of life or services in their community,” said Foundation Executive Director Joe Roth.
“In 2024, people in our communities have experienced a variety of challenges. The charities that bring relief are also stretched. Our Foundation Board enthusiastically offers its support this Holiday season.”
The grants will go directly toward the Holiday season work of local charities in helping families in need at this time of year.
This year’s Crook County recipients include Moorcroft Interfaith Community, Hulett Holiday Baskets and the Crook County Council of County Services/Sundance Food Pantry.
The donations are raised through fundraisers, members donating capital credits, matching grants and PRECorp’s Operation RoundUp® program.
Operation RoundUp gathers voluntary contributions from participating co-op members by “rounding up” their monthly bill to the next dollar, resulting in an average donation of 50 cents a month. These donations are then transferred to the Powder River Energy Foundation, which is governed by the independent, voluntary Board of Directors who represent five counties in the PRECorp service area.
Check the Operation RoundUp program box on your monthly billing statement, or go to the Powder River Energy Foundation website at http://www.precorpfoundation.org.
Since its formation in 2007, the Powder River Energy Foundation has driven more than $2.5 million in benefits to charitable organizations across PRECorp’s service territory. One hundred percent of Operation RoundUp program funds go directly to the organizations, and all administrative overhead for the Foundation is donated through its relationship with PRECorp.
Additionally, since the Powder River Energy Foundation is a 501(c)(3), donations may be tax deductible, including event sponsorships and capital credit donations. Fundraising events next year include the June 7 Durham Ranch 5K/10K walk-run; WyoGives Day of Giving on July 9; and a September 8 Golf Scramble at the Golf Club at Devils Tower.
The Foundation’s Board of Directors reviews charitable donation applications monthly.
