Foundation
About The Foundation
Mission: Empowering Credit Unions to Impact Their Communities
Vision: To be the most trusted, recognized, and impactful philanthropic partner for Cornerstone credit unions
Philosophy: People Helping People
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
Sept. 22-23
Denver, CO
Oct. 15
St. Louis, 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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Empower Your Team and Strengthen Your Mission with FiCEP
Becoming a Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor equips you with the skills to help members facing financial stress. -
Financial Capability Month: Foundation Helps Close Financial Wellness Gap
In response to economic challenges, your Cornerstone Foundation offers valuable financial wellness resources to credit unions. -
Cornerstone Foundation Helps Directors and Staff Impacted by Storms
Credit unions in all five Cornerstone states are in recovery mode after severe storms hit the region. -
Join Us for National Credit Union Youth Month in April
Spring is a great time to connect with your members and community partners to promote financial wellness.
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Foundation Coffee Talk - Nov. 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: Foundation Grants & Scholarships Informational Webinar
OnlineLearn about all grants available to Cornerstone Credit Unions in 2027, including deadlines, requirements, and processes.
