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 Names New Trustees, Elects Officers
The Cornerstone Foundation recently named two new trustees: Brad Scheidt, EVP and chief finance and strategy officer for Oklahoma Central Credit Union, and Brent Rempe, chief revenue officer of Allegiance Credit Union. -
Sign Up for SYNG When You Register for ELEVATE: Credit Union Leadership Summit
While the sign-up for lip-syncing acts has closed, Cornerstone is still taking reservations for the live SYNG event, which takes place Sept. 9 during this year’s ELEVATE: Credit Union Leadership Summit (Sept. 8–10) in Denver, Colorado. -
In This Week’s Leaguer
Cornerstone League is rolling out a new initiative called Leave a Legacy that honors some of our movement’s trailblazers in their own words. -
Cornerstone Foundation Collaborates with Money Mammals and Hosts Webinar
Cornerstone Foundation and The Art of Allowance Project, featuring The Money Mammals and the new tween- and teen-focused ADOL ESCENT$ program, have announced their collaboration to help credit unions help parents raise financially savvy kids of all ages.
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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.
