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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Today is North Texas Giving Day
North Texas Giving Day is your chance to join the Cornerstone Foundation in making our communities more financially secure. -
North Texas Giving Day Is Sept. 22
Sept. 22 is the perfect time to start thinking about your end-of-year gifts. A donation in September helps the Cornerstone Foundation finish the year strong—and giving benefits credit unions. -
ELEVATE recap: Fresh, relevant content and epic lip-synching
Last week Cornerstone League held its annual ELEVATE: Credit Union Leadership Summit in Houston. From real-time in-between-session conversations to insightful presentations, Cornerstone’s ELEVATE team put together an outstanding event. -
Red River Employees FCU partners with Cornerstone Foundation to open Donor Advised Fund
Red River Employees Federal Credit Union of Texarkana, Texas, has partnered with the Cornerstone Foundation to establish a Donor Advised Fund. The nonprofit foundation will be named RRCU Gives.
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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.
