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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Open now: Cornerstone Foundation annual grants cycle
Need a grant or scholarship? The Foundation’s annual grants cycle is now open and waiting for you. -
Share goodwill and comfort food: ‘Cooking with Cornerstone’
“Cooking with Cornerstone” is a fantastic holiday gift for anyone, even those hard-to-shop-for friends and family. -
Announcing Friends of the Foundation, a new initiative to ensure sustainability and expand FOM
A new initiative is coming to credit unions with benefits for credit unions and members alike. -
Cornerstone Foundation introduces Spanish version of BALANCED Life Classroom Simulation
The Cornerstone Foundation has launched a Spanish version of its financial wellness budgeting simulation called the BALANCED Life Classroom Simulation.
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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.
