
CSE Federal
Credit Union operates a student-run branch in Timken High
School. The branch's first account was opened by
Rebecca Labowitz
(right), the
educator responsible for the credit union and school
partnership. Contributions to the Ohio Credit Union
Foundation enable grants for initiatives such as these to promote
financial independence through credit unions. |

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TOP 10
REASONS
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Why is giving to the Foundation
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2010 OCUF CONTRIBUTORS |
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See the complete list of donors |
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COMMUNITY
INVESTMENT FUND
Investors (As of January 2011) |
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Associated
School ECU
AurGroup Financial CU
Bay Area CU
BMI FCU
Buckeye State CU
Burger FCU
Butler Heritage FCU
Cardinal Community CU
Cincinnati Central CU
Cincinnati Police FCU
Classic FCU
Clyde-Findlay Area CU
CME FCU
Communicating Arts CU
Community United CU
Corporate One FCU
CU Outreach Solutions, Inc.
Day Air CU
Dayton Firefighters FCU
Directions CU
Dover-Phila FCU
Faith Community United CU
Fiberglas FCU
Firefighters Community CU
FirstDay Financial FCU
Genesis ECU
Glass City FCU
GROhio Community CU
Harvest FCU
Jeep Country FCU
Kemba CU
KEMBA Financial CU
Kent CU
Kyger Creek CU
Mercy Health Partners FCU
MidState Educators CU
Midwest Community FCU
Millstream Area CU
Ohio CU Foundation
Ohio Educational CU
Parish FCU
River Valley CU
Sharefax CU
Superior FCU
Taleris CU
TeleCommunity CU
Toledo Postal ECU
TopMark FCU
Total Assurance FCU
TPS CU
Vacationland FCU
Western CU
Wright-Patt CU |
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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.
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Credit
unions (nearly 50% of annual funding comes from credit
union contributions) |
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Community
Investment Fund (CIF) dividends (approximately 30% of annual
funding comes from credit unions’ investment in the CIF). A like
amount of dividends benefits the National Credit Union Foundation. |
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Individuals,
special events, business partners (nearly 20% of annual
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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.
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