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 Welcomes Two New Trustees
New leaders are stepping into new Foundation board roles, bringing deep experience, strong community commitment, and a long record of service to the movement. -
TruService Expands Family Financial Education Through Cornerstone Foundation Grant
A Cornerstone Foundation community development grant is helping TruService Community Federal Credit Union bring practical, family-centered financial education tools to more households across Arkansas. -
Cornerstone Foundation Celebrates Community Impact at BASH and CU Swing
From celebrating the Foundation’s history at BASH to awarding grants and bringing golfers together for CU Swing, this year’s events reflected the generosity and connection that continue to drive the movement. -
Cornerstone Foundation, Raiz FCU Help Spotlight Credit Union Impact at Congressional Event
Cornerstone Foundation and Raiz Federal Credit Union helped spotlight how credit unions expand financial access and opportunity during a congressional event recognizing Financial Capability Month.
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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.
