Foundation
True to our "People Helping People" philosophy, and our mission, "Empowering Credit Unions to Impact Their Communities," we are dedicated to helping credit unions make an impact in the lives of the members and communities they serve.
The Cornerstone Foundation receives financial support from credit unions, corporate partners, individuals, Cornerstone League, Cornerstone Resources, and grants from other foundations.
Discover how your foundation put its mission into action.
Support Your Foundation
Join the individuals and organizations working together to strengthen the credit union movement.
Apply for a Grant
The Cornerstone Foundation provides grants and scholarships to support professional development, community development projects, and disaster relief.
Featured Foundation Events
July 28-30
Dallas, TX
Sept. 8-11
Camdenton, MO
Sept. 22-23
Denver, CO
Your Goals... Your Growth... Your Foundation
We are working to make an impact through three main initiatives:
Financial Wellness
Promote and implement financial education.
CU Development
Provide assistance for credit union staff training.
Disaster Relief
Support employees & volunteers after a disaster.
Inside the Foundation
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TruService Expands Family Financial Education Through Cornerstone Foundation Grant
A Cornerstone Foundation community development grant is helping TruService Community Federal Credit Union bring practical, family-centered financial education tools to more households across Arkansas. -
Cornerstone Foundation Celebrates Community Impact at BASH and CU Swing
From celebrating the Foundation’s history at BASH to awarding grants and bringing golfers together for CU Swing, this year’s events reflected the generosity and connection that continue to drive the movement. -
Cornerstone Foundation, Raiz FCU Help Spotlight Credit Union Impact at Congressional Event
Cornerstone Foundation and Raiz Federal Credit Union helped spotlight how credit unions expand financial access and opportunity during a congressional event recognizing Financial Capability Month. -
Cornerstone Foundation Marks Financial Capability Month with Tools for Every Stage of Life
Cornerstone Foundation is celebrating Financial Capability Month with workshops, games, family resources, and special partner offers to help credit unions strengthen financial wellness outreach.
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Foundation Coffee Talk - June 2026
OnlineWhether you’re looking for answers to your questions, exploring new opportunities like grant applications, or just want to chat about the impact your credit union is making, Coffee Talk is your space to engage with your Foundation staff. -
Foundation Coffee Talk - July 2026
OnlineWhether you’re looking for answers to your questions, exploring new opportunities like grant applications, or just want to chat about the impact your credit union is making, Coffee Talk is your space to engage with your Foundation staff. -
Webinar: Core Values: Managing Money in Line with What Matters to You
OnlineThis session is a space for members of the Money Habitudes community to explore your personal relationship with money and support your professional role. In this 60-minute session, we’ll take a step back from the numbers and do a financial reset with a core values activity.
