HOW TO GIVE
The Ohio Credit Union Foundation’s grantmaking efforts are funded entirely through the generosity and support of the Ohio Credit Union Movement. Funding sources include: contributions from individuals, credit unions, business partners, and chapters; investments in the National Credit Union Foundation Community Investment Fund (CIF); and special event fundraisers.

CONTRIBUTE TO OCUF
Credit union or individual donations
Every dollar contributed funds credit union programs, projects, and initiatives that financially empower individuals and strengthen credit unions. Make a direct donation.

Community Investment Fund (CIF) deposits
Dividends earned on CIF investments are split between the investing credit union, Ohio Credit Union Foundation, and National Credit Union Foundation. The new investment option created by Corporate One FCU allows you to build an investment portfolio around a designated earning/giving amount. The new opportunity has already attracted significant attention since its launch last month. Learn more about this win-win giving option, including an on-demand, informational webinar.

William A. Herring (WAH) Society
Ohio credit unions or individuals can honor a past and present peer, employee, colleague, or volunteer for their distinguished service and dedication to the Credit Union Movement by nominating them for induction into the WAH Society. Learn more about this prestigious recognition.

Credit Union and Chapter Fundraisers
Fundraisers on behalf of the Foundation make a perfect addition to awareness campaigns that focus on the credit union difference. See a list of fundraising ideas and materials.

Ohio Credit Union Foundation Classic
Join your credit union peers for a day of golf, relaxation, networking and giving back every August. Can’t get out the office, but still want to participate in the annual Foundation fundraiser? Consider being an event sponsor. Look for information about the Classic in the summer.

The recommended donation for a credit union, as determined by the OCUF Trustees, is calculated  at a rate of $15/$1 million in assets. Contribution checks should be made payable to the "Ohio Credit Union Foundation." Individuals can also contribute to the OCUF. Contributions to OCUF are tax deductible.
Download a contribution form

A federally-chartered credit union may make contributions or donations to any nonprofit organization that conducts activities in any community where the credit union has an office, according to NCUA regulations. Read the NCUA rules.

COMMUNITY INVESTMENT FUND
NEW INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY
The National Credit Union Foundation’s Community Investment Fund gives credit unions the ability to leverage their investments at Corporate One Federal Credit Union to support innovative credit union programs. To participate in the Corporate One CIF Option, credit unions invest in a security that is held in a separate free safekeeping account. As interest is paid on the security, a share of the interest is returned to investing credit unions, with the remaining share being paid to the NCUF, half of which is then granted to the OCUF.

We urge your credit union to consider a CIF investment to help support educational and outreach initiatives that promote financial independence through credit unions.

To learn more about the CIF, contact League Outreach Manager Laura Busque at (800) 486-2917 or lbusque@ohiocul.org. A webinar and brochure explaining the new programs are also available. Download the webinar and brochure.