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
July 28-30
Dallas, TX
Sept. 8-11
Camdenton, MO
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 adopts family through Family Place of Dallas
A family of seven receives support from Cornerstone staff during this season of giving. -
69 credit union professionals earn CCUFC designation
Graduates learn the skills and knowledge to empower members to improve their financial well-being. -
‘Cooking with Cornerstone’ for the holidays
“Cooking with Cornerstone” is a fantastic holiday gift for anyone, even those hard-to-shop-for friends and family. -
Open now: Cornerstone Foundation annual grants cycle
Need a grant or scholarship? The Foundation’s annual grants cycle is now open and waiting for you.
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Webinar: Core Values: Managing Money in Line with What Matters to You
OnlineThis session is a space for members of the Money Habitudes community to explore your personal relationship with money and support your professional role. In this 60-minute session, we’ll take a step back from the numbers and do a financial reset with a core values activity. -
Foundation Coffee Talk - July 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. -
Principles & Philosophy Workshop
Plano, TXAn event dedicated to the cooperative principles and the credit union difference. Ideal for individuals just getting started in the movement or those looking for a refresher.
