The Wisconsin Credit Union Foundation has continued to increase its dedication to financial education, credit union development, credit union staff development, and disaster aid, and in 2024, The Foundation has made more impact than ever before! Over the past year our impact has continued to grow; we distributed a chart-topping $147,000 in grants, $20,000 in scholarships, and launched Legends of the Movement - a way for credit unions to honor the trailblazers that have dedicated their careers to The Movement in Wisconsin.
As The Foundation begins its eighteenth year, it’s also worth celebrating that we have now provided over $1.95 million in financial education, grants, scholarships, and disaster assistance since our inception, including over 115 grants to promote the wellness of credit unions and the communities they serve. This is a huge milestone!
I am honored to serve as Chair and I am looking forward to 2025! We are already expanding our Exploring Why™ and Bite of Reality® programs, add even more content to our Community Development & Financial Education Workshop, and honor even more Legends of the Movement—and that’s just the start. We are grateful for your support and commitment to The Foundation!
Here are some highlights from our 2024 Impact Report!
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The largest disbursement of grants ever was in 2024, with more than $147,000 awarded to 18 credit unions.
- The Legends of the Movement, created by The Wisconsin Credit Union Foundation in 2024, recognizes trailblazers, visionaries, and dedicated individuals who have made extraordinary and lasting contributions to The Credit Union Movement in Wisconsin, and beyond.
- The Wisconsin Credit Union Foundation is nearing $2 million invested in financial wellness since its inception in 2007!
How to Get Involved:
Annual Donor Fund Society
Make a personal or corporate gift and be part of our Annual Donor Fund Society.
Memorials & Tributes
There is no better way to convey the "People Helping People" philosophy to your colleagues and friends than through a gift to the charitable organization dedicated to helping Wisconsin credit unions help others.
Legends of The Movement
The Legends of The Movement, created by The Wisconsin Credit Union Foundation in 2024, recognizes trailblazers, visionaries, and dedicated individuals who have made extraordinary and lasting contributions to The Credit Union Movement in Wisconsin, and beyond. Inductees embody the cooperative spirit and exemplify a lifelong commitment to the credit union philosophy of "People Helping People."
Spread the Word!
We rely on fundraising efforts from credit unions on behalf of The Foundation. If you're holding an event or activity, please consider having a portion of the proceeds benefit The Foundation, and share with others the importance of what The Foundation does.
The Foundation Invitational
Don't miss our annual golf scramble to benefit the Wisconsin Credit Union Foundation. This golf outing event held in the late summer is one of the largest Foundation fundraisers of the year. Join us to golf for a good cause!
Donate Online
For more information on The Foundation's initiatives and to access the full 2024 Impact Report, click here!