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 12
Oklahoma City, OK
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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In This Week’s Leaguer
Wonderful things are happening among credit unions nationally and in the Cornerstone region. Check out the great articles in this week’s Leaguer. -
Support the Foundation’s Karen Hart Legacy Society
The Cornerstone Foundation’s Karen Hart Legacy Society is designed to preserve and strengthen what past generations have built to ensure tomorrow’s credit union movement is secure for those who follow. -
Cornerstone Foundation Partners with GreenPath Financial Wellness to Offer Financial Counseling for Credit Union Members
Cornerstone Foundation is partnering with GreenPath Financial Wellness, a leading national nonprofit organization, to provide a holistic financial education and counseling program to credit unions and their members in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. -
Demonstrate Your Cooperative Spirit with Support for Your Foundation
Did you know you can give to your Cornerstone Foundation through payroll deduction? Workplace giving exemplifies the cooperative spirit by supporting the Foundation that supports your credit union.
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Webinar: Opportunity Knocks Presents Opportunity Hub Webinar
OnlineJoin us to learn about Cornerstone Foundation's newest financial wellness preferred partner - Opportunity Knocks. The Opportunity Hub transforms real financial journeys into powerful training experiences. Using real coaching moments and facilitator-ready tools, it helps teams build empathy, strengthen client conversations, and deliver measurable impact in their communities. -
Webinar: Financial Literacy Month Spotlight: Building Better Money Mindsets with Money Habitudes
OnlineIn this session Money Habitudes will explore how our habits, attitudes, and emotions around money shape financial decisions. Participants will gain practical tools and insights to better understand money behaviors and support healthier financial conversations and outcomes. -
Webinar: The Psychology of Financial Decisions: Understanding Client Behavior for Better Outcomes
OnlineIn this session, Money Habitudes explores the psychological factors that shape financial decision-making and how they impact clients’ financial health. The class blends theory with practice—examining the role of Identity, the impact of Scarcity, cultural influences, and stress responses that affect money management.
