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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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. -
Austin Chapter has fun and donates $5k to Cornerstone Foundation
On April 26, the Cornerstone League Austin Chapter held a rock ‘n’ roll-themed bowling night at the Main Event for Cornerstone Foundation. -
Cornerstone Foundation’s 25th Anniversary Golf Tournament was a celebration
You might say the silver anniversary of the Cornerstone Foundation Golf Tournament was as much a celebration as it was a golf tournament.
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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.
