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
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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You can make an impact with Text to Give
Change happens when you use Text to Give to donate the secure and easy way to the Cornerstone Foundation. -
Today is North Texas Giving Day
North Texas Giving Day is your chance to join the Cornerstone Foundation in making our communities more financially secure. -
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.
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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. -
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.
