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
May 12
Oklahoma City, OK
May 14
Oklahoma City, OK
July 28-30
Dallas, TX
Sept. 8-11
Camdenton, MO
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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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. -
Foundation Professional Development Grant Recipients Share Heartfelt Messages
Credit unions across the Cornerstone region share heartfelt gratitude for Professional Development Grants that strengthen teams and expand opportunity. -
Cornerstone Foundation 2025 Grants and Scholarships: Empowering Credit Unions to Impact Their Communities
In 2025, the Cornerstone Foundation invested more than $520,000 in grants and scholarships—strengthening credit unions, supporting communities, and developing leaders across the region. -
Apply to Serve as a Young Professional Advisory Trustee
Young professionals looking to expand their leadership impact can apply now to serve as an Advisory Trustee on the Cornerstone Foundation Board.
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Foundation Golf Tournament
Oklahoma City, OKJoin the Foundation for CU Swing: the 29th Annual Golf Tournament. -
Foundation BASH
Oklahoma City, OKCelebrate the impact of your Foundation at the Foundation BASH, taking place during IMPACT: Cornerstone Annual Meeting. -
DEs and Credit Union Cooperators Dig In
OnlineJoin our quarterly CUDEs/CCUCs DIG In webinar series to collaborate with fellow DEs and CCUCs, ask for input on DE projects, and learn about industry initiatives that support development issues.
