Foundation
True to our "People Helping People" philosophy, and our mission, "Empowering Credit Unions to Impact Their Communities," we are dedicated to helping credit unions make an impact in the lives of the members and communities they serve.
The Cornerstone Foundation receives financial support from credit unions, corporate partners, individuals, Cornerstone League, Cornerstone Resources, and grants from other foundations.
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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Foundation Grants Help Growing Oaks Expand Financial Education
A small credit union turned three Foundation grants into a growing financial education effort reaching hundreds. -
‘Wear the Mission’ This International Credit Union Day
A small pin can tell a big story about what connects credit unions locally and around the world. -
Celebrating a Month of Service: Credit Union Volunteers Give Back Across the Cornerstone Region
Explore how credit union volunteers across the Cornerstone region put “people helping people” into action this summer. -
40 Professionals. Three Days. One Shared Purpose.
From earning a new designation to applying cooperative principles to benefit children in need, 40 Principles & Philosophy workshop attendees deepened their understanding of the credit union movement.
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Foundation Coffee Talk - Oct. 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. -
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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.
