California Credit Union Foundation Grant Request

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:

• Have 501(c)(3) status, be an accredited educational institution, or be a recognized community support group
• Have been in operation for five years or longer
• Demonstrate positive impact on individuals in the community aligned with Foundation's areas of focus

What the Foundation Will NOT Fund

The California Credit Union Foundation does not provide support for:

• Programs, projects, or events that benefit a specific individual (with exception of Student Scholarship program)
• Sponsors of or support for political or partisan organizations
• For-profit organizations
• Religious groups or religion-based organizations
• A non-profit group's administrative or operating costs

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

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.