California Credit Union Foundation Grant Request
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
California Credit Union Foundation Grant Request
Funder: California Credit Union Foundation
Status: Active - Organizations can submit grant requests on a rolling basis
Geographic Scope: Los Angeles & Orange County (California Credit Union service area) and San Diego (North Island Credit Union service area)
Focus Areas: Programs, projects, and events that positively impact individuals in the community
Eligibility Requirements
Organizations must meet ALL of the following criteria:
What the Foundation Will NOT Fund
The California Credit Union Foundation does not provide support for:
Application & Review Process
- Organizations must complete the Donation Request Form
- All applications are reviewed by the California Credit Union Foundation Board
- Applicants must acknowledge that no personal economic benefit will be received by applicant or family/household members
Contact Information
- Foundation Name: California Credit Union Foundation
- Tax Status: California nonprofit public benefit corporation exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3)
- Donations are tax deductible to the full extent allowable under IRS regulations
How to Apply
Application Process
Organizations seeking a donation must complete the Donation Request Form available on the California Credit Union Foundation website.
Required Information
The application form requires the following details:
Organization Information:
1. Organization Name (required)
2. Organization Tax ID Number
3. Street Address (required)
4. City, State, ZIP (required)
5. Website
6. Community/Geographic Area Served (required)
Contact Person Information:
1. Contact Name (required)
2. Title (required)
3. Phone Number (required)
4. Email (required)
Organization Background:
1. Date the organization was established (required)
2. Mission Statement (required)
Funding Request Details:
1. Amount Requested (required)
2. When are the funds needed? (required - date format)
3. Has the credit union or foundation supported your organization in the past? If yes, when? (required)
Program/Project Description:
1. Briefly describe the program, project, or event for which you are requesting funds (required)
2. Briefly describe how your organization will use the funds from this grant using specific examples (required)
3. Detail itemized use of funds (required)
Impact & Measurement:
1. What is the impact your organization hopes this grant will help you achieve? (required)
2. How will you measure the impact of this program? (required)
Additional Information:
1. Please provide any additional information you believe the Foundation would find helpful (optional)
Acknowledgment:
Applicant must acknowledge that the above statements are true and accurate and that no personal economic benefit will be received.
What California Credit Union actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 6
- Total given
- $49K
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Range
- $5,000–$18K
- By dollars: California 90%, Ohio 10%. Top recipient cities: San Diego, CA; Salt Lake City, CA; Cincinnati, OH.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
Uss Midway Museum · San Diego, CA
In support of midway's stem field trip program and the no child left ashore…
$18K
San Diego Air & Space Museum · San Diego, CA
To support the museum's youth education programs
$11K
Boys & Girls Club of Greater San Diego · San Diego, CA
To support underserved children ages 5-18 with quality programs and guidance in a…
$5,000
Children's Miracle Network · Salt Lake City, CA
To raise funds and awareness for local children's hospitals in california and nevada
$5,000
San Diego Fleet Week Foundation · San Diego, CA
To honor the men and women of the military through unique patriotic events while…
$5,000
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