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
Sept. 8-11
Camdenton, MO
Sept. 22-23
Denver, CO
Oct. 15
St. Louis, 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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Celebrating a Month of Service: Credit Union Volunteers Give Back Across the Cornerstone Region
Explore how credit union volunteers across the Cornerstone region put “people helping people” into action this summer. -
40 Professionals. Three Days. One Shared Purpose.
From earning a new designation to applying cooperative principles to benefit children in need, 40 Principles & Philosophy workshop attendees deepened their understanding of the credit union movement. -
Cornerstone Foundation Stands Ready to Assist After Hill Country Flooding
The Cornerstone Foundation stands ready to support credit union employees and volunteers affected by flooding across the Texas Hill Country. -
Cornerstone Foundation Grant Helps Launch Youth Leadership Program
A Cornerstone Foundation grant helped turn an ambitious idea into an immersive leadership experience for the credit union movement’s next generation.
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Foundation CUP
Lake of the Ozarks, MOJoin the Cornerstone Foundation at the lake for the Foundation Cup, where you'll connect with credit union friends and have fun golfing, boating, and socializing. -
Foundation Coffee Talk - Sept. 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. -
2026 CU FinHealth Conference
Denver, COThe leading financial well-being event for credit unions and system partners. CU FinHealth is not just another conference; it is an opportunity to truly commit to the “People Helping People” mission.
