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 14
Oklahoma City, OK
May 12
Oklahoma City, OK
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 Helps Directors and Staff Impacted by Hurricane Beryl
Credit unions in the Gulf Coast area are in recovery mode after Hurricane Beryl made landfall this week. -
Upcoming Events from the Cornerstone Foundation
The Cornerstone Foundation has two outstanding, high-demand events coming your way: SYNG and the Foundation Cup. -
Cornerstone Foundation Publishes 2023 Impact Report
The Cornerstone Foundation has published its 2023 Foundation Impact Report, detailing the impact of its work in 2023. -
Cornerstone Foundation Fuels Professional Growth
Foundation awards 48 SCMS scholarships to support professional growth and leadership development.
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Webinar: Play to Learn: Transforming Curriculum with Games
OnlineThis session explores how integrating games into school curricula can transform learning. The session features the game “GET 9” and Money Habitudes as case studies, demonstrating how games can be mapped to curriculum standards and used to teach mathematical concepts in engaging ways. -
Webinar: Strategies for Successful Saving
OnlineJoin GreenPath to learn how to build a savings plan you can be successful with! We’ll talk about emergency savings, saving for goals, and the concept of sinking funds to prepare for periodic expenses in advance. -
Foundation Coffee Talk - March 2026
OnlineWhether you’re looking for answers to your questions, exploring new opportunities like grant applications, or just want to chat about the impact your credit union is making, Coffee Talk is your space to engage with your Foundation staff.
