Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

The CU West CARES Charitable Foundation is a non-profit that supports local organizations and front-line heroes through charitable contributions, grants and programs, and non-profit organizations may apply to receive a one-time grant, financial education, or volunteer helpers. Requesting organizations must be a 501(c)(3) non-profit with an office located in Arizona aligning with one of four key pillars — Community Heroes (active-duty military and veterans, first responders and essential workers, and teachers), Education of All Ages (from education scholarships to community education programs), Human Health & Wellness, and Distressed & Underserved Communities. Applications should be submitted at least 90 days before the requested support is needed. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) registered with the IRS, incorporated in Arizona, and operated by a board of directors comprised of Credit Union West employees.

Eligibility

Who Can Apply

Nonprofits

How to Apply

Submit the online application linked from the CU West CARES Grants & Support page. Applications should be submitted by an authorized representative of the organization at least 90 days before the requested support is needed. Requesting organizations must be a 501(c)(3) non-profit with an office located in Arizona that aligns with one of the Foundation's four key pillars. Submission of an application does not guarantee that support will be provided.

What Credit Union West actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
1
Total given
$100K
Median grant
$100K
  • 100% of its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona, where this grant's project is located.
  • Top recipient cities: Phoenix, AZ.

Example grants

  • Cu West Cares Inc · Phoenix, AZ

    Charitable contribution to sponsored foundation to assist foundation in carrying out…

    $100K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

nonprofitsveteransfirst-respondersteacherseducationmental-healthhuman-services

Project Locations

AZ

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