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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Cornerstone Foundation Partners with GreenPath Financial Wellness to Offer Financial Counseling for Credit Union Members
Cornerstone Foundation is partnering with GreenPath Financial Wellness, a leading national nonprofit organization, to provide a holistic financial education and counseling program to credit unions and their members in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. -
Demonstrate Your Cooperative Spirit with Support for Your Foundation
Did you know you can give to your Cornerstone Foundation through payroll deduction? Workplace giving exemplifies the cooperative spirit by supporting the Foundation that supports your credit union. -
In This Week’s Leaguer
On Tuesday this week, Oklahoma Credit Union Association, Cornerstone’s political arm, offered a virtual wrap-up of the 58th Oklahoma State Legislature. If you didn’t have an opportunity to attend, we’ve got your brief look at what transpired. -
Cornerstone Foundation Partners with BALANCE to Help Consumers Achieve Their Financial Goals
Cornerstone Foundation is pleased to announce its partnership with BALANCE, a national nonprofit that provides financial coaching, workshops, and webinars to help consumers achieve their financial goals through debt reduction, credit score improvement, budgeting, and homeownership.
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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.
