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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BALANCED Life Brings Budgeting to Life for Students
UP Federal Credit Union shares how BALANCED Life is helping students understand the impact of everyday financial decisions. -
Coaching, Culture, and Community: Top Takeaways from CU FinHealth25
Credit union pros explore how coaching, culture, and creative tools like gamification can transform financial wellness strategies in powerful new ways. -
Cornerstone Foundation Grant Helps CU Provide Life-Saving AEDs
Discover how a Cornerstone Foundation grant helped Arsenal Credit Union turn community care into life-saving action, starting with AEDs in schools and branches. -
Empower Your Team and Strengthen Your Mission with FiCEP
Becoming a Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor equips you with the skills to help members facing financial stress.
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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.
