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Herb Wegner Memorial Awards

National Credit Union Foundation

Foundation Annual

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

  • Nominations can be made by individuals and/or organizations

Other requirements

  • Open to credit union movement participants

Overview

Geographic Scope: Credit union movement at local, regional, national, and international levels

Outstanding Individual Achievement

Focus: Honors an individual dedicated to promoting the credit union philosophy who has created innovative concepts and provided leadership with significant and lasting impact on the credit union movement with measured results.

Outstanding Organization or Program

Focus: Honors an organization, program, or business for innovative concepts, products, and services that have had significant impact on the credit union movement with measured results.

Eligibility:

  • Nominations can be made by individuals and/or organizations
  • Open to credit union movement participants

Award History:

  • Celebrated innovators and changemakers of the credit union movement for over thirty years
  • Examples of past recipients include Roger Heacock (2022), Faith Based Credit Union Alliance (2022), and others

Contact:

  • Jenni Speth: [email protected] or 608.231.4979

Background:
The awards recognize individuals and organizations that embody credit union cooperative values and demonstrate unwavering commitment to improving financial well-being for all.

How to Apply

Nomination Process

Three Required Steps:

  1. Complete the nomination form - Submit the Herb Wegner Memorial Award Nomination Packet
  2. Gather supporting letters - Collect at least five (but no more than ten) personal recommendations citing specific examples of the nominee's achievements relevant to award criteria
  3. Submit materials - Send the nomination form and recommendation letters electronically to the Foundation

Submission Requirements:

  • Minimum of 5 supportive references required
  • Maximum of 10 recommendation letters
  • Include specific examples of achievements relevant to award criteria
  • Electronic submission required

Contact for Questions:

  • Jenni Speth: [email protected] or 608.231.4979

What National Credit Union Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
22
Total given
$717K
Median grant
$20K
Range
$7,500–$92K
  • By dollars: Texas 18%, Oklahoma 13%, Delaware 12%. Top recipient cities: Oklahoma City, OK; Claymont, DE; Plano, TX.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • Oklahoma's Credit Union · Oklahoma City, OK

    Foster youth grant

    $92K

  • Attune Insights Inc · Claymont, DE

    Knowing and helping your membership grant

    $85K

  • Cornerstone Credit Union Foundation · Plano, TX

    Community investment fund grant

    $81K

  • New York Credit Union Association · Albany, NY

    Community investment fund grant

    $55K

  • Coopera Consulting LLC · West Des Moines, IA

    Knowing and helping your membership grant

    $54K

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

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