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
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 shares appreciation for donations to Annual Giving Campaign
The Cornerstone Foundation is sharing its appreciation for those who contributed during its Annual Giving Campaign, a unique opportunity to support the region’s credit unions. -
Foundation awards $70,066 in SCMS scholarships
The Cornerstone Foundation recently awarded 47 Southwest CUNA Management School scholarships totaling $70,066. -
Are You Ready to SYNG?
Whether you’re a center-stage kind of person or would rather cheer on your peers from the audience, get ready to have fun at this year’s SYNG event, as part of ELEVATE: Credit Union Leadership Summit in Houston, Texas, Sept. 1. -
Austin Chapter has fun and donates $5k to Cornerstone Foundation
On April 26, the Cornerstone League Austin Chapter held a rock ‘n’ roll-themed bowling night at the Main Event for Cornerstone Foundation.
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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. -
Foundation Coffee Talk - Dec. 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. -
Greater Oklahoma Chapter Festival of Trees
Oklahoma City, OKMark your calendars for the Greater Oklahoma Chapter of Credit Unions' annual Festival of Trees.
