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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Share goodwill and comfort food: ‘Cooking with Cornerstone’
“Cooking with Cornerstone” is a fantastic holiday gift for anyone, even those hard-to-shop-for friends and family. -
Announcing Friends of the Foundation, a new initiative to ensure sustainability and expand FOM
A new initiative is coming to credit unions with benefits for credit unions and members alike. -
Cornerstone Foundation introduces Spanish version of BALANCED Life Classroom Simulation
The Cornerstone Foundation has launched a Spanish version of its financial wellness budgeting simulation called the BALANCED Life Classroom Simulation. -
Cornerstone Foundation grants and scholarships: Empowering credit unions
Cornerstone Foundation awards grants and scholarships to empower credit unions, foster professional development, and provide essential aid.
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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.
