The Giving Loan Program
Funding Amount
$50 per qualified loan
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Rolling — applications accepted year-round
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Can we apply?
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Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Overview
A donation program where Spokane City Credit Union makes a $50 contribution to a registered charity or nonprofit of the member's choice for each qualified loan opened.
Geographic Scope: Spokane, Washington area (SCCU service area)
How It Works:
- Member takes out a qualified loan with SCCU
- Member designates a registered charity or nonprofit of their choice
- SCCU validates the charity/nonprofit information
- SCCU makes a $50 donation in the member's name
- Funds are remitted by SCCU check in the month after the loan is taken out
Eligible Organizations: Any registered charity or nonprofit (501(c)(3) tax-exempt status required)
Recommended Partner Organizations:
- Children's Miracle Network
- Spokane Parks Foundation
- Northwest Autism Center
Qualified Loans
The following loan types qualify for The Giving Loan program:
- Auto loans
- Motorcycle loans
- Boat loans
- RV loans
- Bicycle & EBike loans
- Minimum loan amount: $2,000.00
Non-Qualified Loans
The following do NOT qualify:
- VISAs/Credit Cards
- Mortgages
- Home Equity Lines of Credit
- Share-Secured Loans
- Personal Lines of Credit
- Indirect/Dealer Loans
How to Apply
How to Apply
- Contact SCCU: Call (509) 325-7228 or visit in person at 1930 North Monroe, Spokane, WA 99205
- Select a Loan: Apply for a qualified loan (auto, motorcycle, boat, RV, bicycle, or e-bike loan with minimum $2,000)
- Choose Your Charity: Provide the name and address of a registered charity or nonprofit of your choice, OR select one of SCCU's three recommended organizations:
- Children's Miracle Network
- Spokane Parks Foundation
- Northwest Autism Center
- Loan Approval: Complete standard loan application and approval process
- Donation: SCCU validates your chosen charity and makes a $50 donation on your behalf in the month after your loan is taken out
Required Information:
- Name and address of the charity or nonprofit of your choice
- Must be a registered charity or nonprofit organization
What Spokane City Credit Union actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2022 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2022
- 2
- Total given
- $17K
- Median grant
- $8,500
- Range
- $6,155–$11K
- By dollars: Washington 100%. Top recipient cities: Spokane, WA.
Example grants
Spokane Parks Foundation · Spokane, WA
To improve parks in the greater spokane area
$11K
Providence Health Care Foundation Eastern Washington · Spokane, WA
To provide quality care for for children in the inland northwest
$6,155
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
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