GreenState Community Funding/Donations

GreenState Community Funding Program

GreenState Credit Union's general community funding program supporting local nonprofits and schools in their service areas.

Geographic Scope: Iowa, Illinois, and Nebraska communities where GreenState has branch locations

Focus Areas:

• Children's health
• Financial empowerment
• Affordable housing
• Underserved communities
• Local events and programs

Funding Commitment: GreenState plans to contribute nearly $3 million to community organizations in 2026

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or school
• Located in communities GreenState serves (IA, IL, NE)
• Must have a proven record of effective work
• Application must be submitted minimum 60 days before event date or media deadline

What GreenState Does NOT Fund

• Individual donations
• Team fundraisers
• GoFundMe requests
• Youth athletic requests (exception: on behalf of GreenState staff with child in current season)

Required Materials

• W-9 form (required to receive payment)
• Form 990 tax returns from previous two years (if requesting more than $10,000)

Response Timeline

• Responses expected within 14 business days from submission

Decision Making

The GreenState Giving Committee meets to evaluate applications and determine funding based on donation guidelines.

Contact

• Phone: (800) 397-3790
• Website: greenstate.org/funding

How to Apply

1. Submit a Funding Application through the GreenState website at greenstate.org/funding
2. Include required documentation:
   • W-9 form
   • Form 990 tax returns from previous two years (if requesting more than $10,000)
3. Timeline considerations:
   • Application must be submitted minimum 60 days before event date or media deadline
   • Do not submit within 60 days of deadline
4. Await response: Expect decision within 14 business days of submission