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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Join Cornerstone Foundation to learn about Best Money Moves
Cornerstone Foundation recently announced its new Preferred Financial Capability partnership with Best Money Moves, an award-winning mobile-first financial wellness program for consumers and their credit unions to help members measure and reduce their level of financial stress in 15 categories. -
With payroll deduction, you support CUs and your Foundation
It's no secret—our Cornerstone credit unions and their employees want to support the communities in which they live and work. -
Foundation Impact Report tells story in numbers
From year to year, it can be hard to remember all the good work that the Cornerstone Foundation makes possible, along with the support of our members. -
Get Your Tickets to SYNG for a Fun Evening at ELEVATE
This year’s SYNG event on Sept. 1 promises to be incredible fun for the audience, as well as the credit union acts that are performing.
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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.
