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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Energy Capital CU partners with Cornerstone Foundation to open Donor Advised Fund
Energy Capital Credit Union has partnered with the Cornerstone Foundation to establish a Donor Advised Fund, a nonprofit foundation to be named the ECCU Cares Foundation. -
Cornerstone Foundation shares appreciation for donations to Annual Giving Campaign
The Cornerstone Foundation is sharing its appreciation for those who contributed during its Annual Giving Campaign, a unique opportunity to support the region’s credit unions. -
Foundation awards $70,066 in SCMS scholarships
The Cornerstone Foundation recently awarded 47 Southwest CUNA Management School scholarships totaling $70,066. -
Are You Ready to SYNG?
Whether you’re a center-stage kind of person or would rather cheer on your peers from the audience, get ready to have fun at this year’s SYNG event, as part of ELEVATE: Credit Union Leadership Summit in Houston, Texas, Sept. 1.
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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.
