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
May 14
Oklahoma City, OK
July 28-30
Dallas, TX
Sept. 8-11
Camdenton, 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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North Texas Giving Day Is Sept. 22
Sept. 22 is the perfect time to start thinking about your end-of-year gifts. A donation in September helps the Cornerstone Foundation finish the year strong—and giving benefits credit unions. -
ELEVATE recap: Fresh, relevant content and epic lip-synching
Last week Cornerstone League held its annual ELEVATE: Credit Union Leadership Summit in Houston. From real-time in-between-session conversations to insightful presentations, Cornerstone’s ELEVATE team put together an outstanding event. -
Red River Employees FCU partners with Cornerstone Foundation to open Donor Advised Fund
Red River Employees Federal Credit Union of Texarkana, Texas, has partnered with the Cornerstone Foundation to establish a Donor Advised Fund. The nonprofit foundation will be named RRCU Gives. -
Liberty County Teachers FCU makes impact with Foundation grant
Liberty County Teachers Federal Credit Union recently obtained a development grant from the Cornerstone Foundation to offer new digital banking services that would enable the credit union to serve virtually and remotely.
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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 - June 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. -
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.
