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 

The Cornerstone Foundation is dedicated to helping credit unions make an impact in the lives of the members and communities they serve. The Foundation receives financial support from credit unions, corporate partners, individuals, Cornerstone League, Cornerstone Resources, and grants from other foundations.

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Join the  individuals and organizations working together to strengthen the credit union movement.

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The Cornerstone Foundation provides grants and scholarships to support professional development, community development projects, and disaster relief.

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Featured Foundation Events

CUFinHealth

Sept. 22-23

Denver, CO

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Red lips with SYNG written over them

Oct. 15

St. Louis, MO

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Your Goals... Your Growth... Your Foundation

We are working to make an impact through three main initiatives:

Financial Wellness

Promote and implement financial education.

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CU Development

Provide assistance for credit union staff training.

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Disaster Relief

Support employees & volunteers after a disaster.

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Inside the Foundation

  • SYNG

    St. Louis, MO
    Join us at ELEVATE in St. Louis for an epic lip-syncing battle.

  • Foundation Coffee Talk - Nov. 2026

    Online
    Whether 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

    Online
    Learn about all grants available to Cornerstone Credit Unions in 2027, including deadlines, requirements, and processes.

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