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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Foundation Impact Story: Honoring Angela McCathran by Investing in New Voices
Two First Missouri Credit Union employees used an Angela McCathran Principles & Philosophy Scholarship to turn classroom lessons into member-first action. -
Cornerstone Foundation Welcomes Three New Trustees
The Cornerstone Foundation has elected three new Trustees to its board: Michael Massey, Sonya McDonald, and Grant Weiland. -
Foundation Scholarship Ignites CUDE Impact at Tinker FCU
A Cornerstone Foundation scholarship helped a Tinker FCU educator turn credit union philosophy into action—amplifying financial education and new community initiatives. -
Oklahoma’s Credit Union Partners with Cornerstone Foundation to Open Donor Advised Fund
Oklahoma’s Credit Union has partnered with the Cornerstone Foundation to establish a Donor Advised Fund.
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Foundation Golf Tournament
Oklahoma City, OKJoin the Foundation for CU Swing: the 29th Annual Golf Tournament. -
Foundation BASH
Oklahoma City, OKCelebrate the impact of your Foundation at the Foundation BASH, taking place during IMPACT: Cornerstone Annual Meeting. -
DEs and Credit Union Cooperators Dig In
OnlineJoin our quarterly CUDEs/CCUCs DIG In webinar series to collaborate with fellow DEs and CCUCs, ask for input on DE projects, and learn about industry initiatives that support development issues.
