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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Show Your Cooperative Spirit. Support the Cornerstone Foundation in 2022
Giving to the Cornerstone Foundation is not just about making a contribution; it’s about making an impact. -
Festival of Trees Finds Holiday Success in the Chapters Program
The Cornerstone Foundation extends its gratitude to chapters in Fort Worth, Arkansas, and Oklahoma for supporting the Foundation through their Festival of Trees events this past holiday season. -
Cornerstone Foundation Grants Available for 2022
Cornerstone Foundation grants for 2022 are available to apply via the Foundation website. -
Are You Joining Us for IMPACT 2022?
You have a choice every day to IMPACT the lives of others. When you invest in your professional growth, you can’t help but IMPACT your credit union, your credit union members, and the credit union movement.
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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.
