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
On Tuesday this week, Oklahoma Credit Union Association, Cornerstone’s political arm, offered a virtual wrap-up of the 58th Oklahoma State Legislature. If you didn’t have an opportunity to attend, we’ve got your brief look at what transpired. -
Cornerstone Foundation Partners with BALANCE to Help Consumers Achieve Their Financial Goals
Cornerstone Foundation is pleased to announce its partnership with BALANCE, a national nonprofit that provides financial coaching, workshops, and webinars to help consumers achieve their financial goals through debt reduction, credit score improvement, budgeting, and homeownership. -
Cornerstone Foundation Names New Trustees, Elects Officers
The Cornerstone Foundation recently named two new trustees: Brad Scheidt, EVP and chief finance and strategy officer for Oklahoma Central Credit Union, and Brent Rempe, chief revenue officer of Allegiance Credit Union. -
Sign Up for SYNG When You Register for ELEVATE: Credit Union Leadership Summit
While the sign-up for lip-syncing acts has closed, Cornerstone is still taking reservations for the live SYNG event, which takes place Sept. 9 during this year’s ELEVATE: Credit Union Leadership Summit (Sept. 8–10) in Denver, Colorado.
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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.
