Foundation
True to our "People Helping People" philosophy, and our mission, "Empowering People to Improve Their Financial Well Being," we are dedicated to helping credit unions make a difference 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 in 2022.
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. Most grants have a deadline of March 1, 2023.
Upcoming Conference
Party Fundraiser
Cookbook
Join us June 12-14 in Allen, TX for an event dedicated to the cooperative principles and the credit union difference.
Cheer on your credit union peers as they battle it out in an epic lip-synching contest at this year’s ELEVATE in September.
Cooking with Cornerstone offers a way for the Cornerstone community to connect while also raising funds for your Cornerstone Foundation.
Your Goals... Your Growth... Your Foundation
We are working to make a difference 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
News
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Energy Capital CU partners with Cornerstone Foundation to open Donor Advised Fund
Energy Capital Credit Union has partnered with the Cornerstone Foundation to establish a Donor Advised Fund, a nonprofit foundation to be named the ECCU Cares Foundation. -
Cornerstone Foundation shares appreciation for donations to Annual Giving Campaign
The Cornerstone Foundation is sharing its appreciation for those who contributed during its Annual Giving Campaign, a unique opportunity to support the region’s credit unions. -
Foundation awards $70,066 in SCMS scholarships
The Cornerstone Foundation recently awarded 47 Southwest CUNA Management School scholarships totaling $70,066.
Events
Foundation Community Development Grants Webinar
Online
Community Development Grants are intended to support the unique community development needs of your credit union members. Learn more this Community Development Grant informational webinar.
Principles & Philosophy Workshop
Allen, TX
An event dedicated to the cooperative principles and the credit union difference. Ideal for individuals just getting started in the movement or those looking for a refresher.
DEs Dig In – Cooperative Learning Opportunities
Online
Join us as we dig into how the twelve development issues are impacting the communities and members you serve, discuss project ideas, and network with your fellow Cornerstone DEs.
