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
Cornerstone League is rolling out a new initiative called Leave a Legacy that honors some of our movement’s trailblazers in their own words. -
Cornerstone Foundation Collaborates with Money Mammals and Hosts Webinar
Cornerstone Foundation and The Art of Allowance Project, featuring The Money Mammals and the new tween- and teen-focused ADOL ESCENT$ program, have announced their collaboration to help credit unions help parents raise financially savvy kids of all ages. -
Cornerstone Foundation Collaborates with Sammy Rabbit to Teach Early-Age Financial Literacy
Cornerstone Foundation and Sammy Rabbit have announced their collaboration to bring early-age financial literacy education resources and programs to kids, families, schools, and communities via credit unions. -
In This Week’s Leaguer
Yesterday was a great day for Texas credit unions. The House of Representatives passed the sunset bill that continues the Credit Union Department for another 12 years.
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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.
