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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The Cooperative Spirit in Action for Your Foundation, $1 at a Time
Big things happen when you donate through workplace giving. Your donation to the Cornerstone Foundation through payroll deduction is sustainable, secure, and easy. -
A Cornerstone Foundation Gift Keeps on Giving
The Cornerstone Foundation’s Karen Hart Legacy Society is designed to preserve and strengthen what past generations have built and to ensure tomorrow’s credit union movement is secure for those who follow. -
Get ‘Cooking with Cornerstone’ for the Holidays
It’s the perfect time of year to get cooking with heartwarming recipes from the Cornerstone Foundation’s Cooking with Cornerstone. -
Application Period for Cornerstone Foundation Grants Open Now
Every year, the Cornerstone Foundation provides grants to eligible credit unions, chapters, and individuals.As you plan your budget for 2022, remember that the Foundation can help with many of your financial needs via a Credit Union Development Grant—including some needs you might not have considered.
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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.
