October 2019
Small Credit Union Grant Application Deadline Tomorrow
Tomorrow is the last day to apply for the Iowa Credit Union Foundation's Small Credit Union Grant made possible by Veridian Credit Union.

This grant allows Iowa credit unions under $35 million in assets to apply for the grants in the following categories:
  • New technology investments 
  • Strategic planning and consultation services 
  • Registration and travel expenses to attend the 2019 ICUL Legislative and Regulatory Issues Conference on February 18 and 19

Apply now by downloading the application. Email applications to: info@iowacreditunionfoundation.org.

Contact ICUF Executive Director Jaimie Miller at 515.221.3001 with questions. 
Warren A. Morrow Memorial Scholarships
The Iowa Credit Union Foundation (ICUF) will open the Warren A. Morrow Memorial Scholarship for applications on Monday, November 4. Last year, the foundation awarded $23,000 in scholarships to high school seniors and graduates. The annual scholarship program honors the late Warren A. Morrow, founder of Coopera and a visionary in the credit union industry who dedicated his life and career to helping the underserved.

There are two categories of scholarships:
  • High School Scholarship - Designated for high school seniors planning to enter college in 2020.
  • Post-High School Scholarship - This scholarship is designated for individuals entering or attending an accredited undergraduate, graduate or vocational program in 2020. 

Applications will open on Monday, November 4. Please be on the lookout for more information. Marketing and promotional templates will be shared once the scholarship application is open.
Check Out the 2018 ICUF Annual Report
In 2018, ICUF made a difference in Iowa through advocacy, investments and collaborations.

Highlights of the year include:
  • Investment in the ALICE Report
  • $52,00 in disaster grants to 104 Iowa credit union members
  • Warren A. Morrow Memorial Scholarship grants doubled.

Learn more and view the full 2018 ICUF Impact Report here.
ICUF Benefit Night Fundraiser a Success
In its 24th year, ICUF serves as the hub for credit union philanthropy in Iowa. Thank you to all who continue to support the work of ICUF!

At this year’s annual ICUF Benefit Night Fundraiser, held Thursday, September 19, at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center in Des Moines, ICUF raised more than $70,000 in support of their work to empower people and communities to achieve financial well-being.

Read the full press release here, and view the ICUF Impact video here.
Community Impact Stories
Thank You to our Donors!
Thank you to our recent donors who made personal donations and participated in our Friend of the Foundation giving campaign!

  • Alliant Credit Union
  • CENT Credit Union
  • Midland Credit Union
  • Storey Kenworthy
  • Telco Triad Community Credit Union
  • David Adams
  • Jodi Allen
  • Jim Anderson
  • Linda Andry
  • Monte Berg
  • Katie Bradshaw
  • Karen Brown
  • Dave Cale
  • Patrick Connealy
  • Ashley Conover
  • Anthony Cooper
  • Andrea Dose
  • Angela Drury
  • Jack Emkes
  • Sam Faust
  • Kimberle Fettkether
  • Ted Galvin
  • Ashley Gipe
  • John Gonner
  • Vada Grantham
  • Danielle Gratton
  • Andy Hawkinson
  • Joe Hearn
  • Jordan Hensley
  • Bob Hoefer
  • Marian Holmes
  • Justin Hupfer
  • Carrie Kompelien
  • Paul Kronlage
  • Ann McMillian
  • Jilliane Moore
  • Chip Murray
  • Jennifer Naeve
  • Rebecca Neades
  • Leslie Nehring
  • Jim and Terri Niederhauser
  • Jason Norton
  • Paula O’Rourke
  • Dale Owen
  • Julie Pingel
  • Steve Quigley
  • Marilyn Rasmussen
  • Haley Resewehr
  • Jessica Schneider
  • Sara Shaw-Keve
  • Katie Shemak
  • Corey Skadburg
  • Jason Skemp
  • Chelsea Steele
  • Michelle Steines
  • Jennifer Timmins
  • Jami Weems
  • Amy and Murray Williams
  • Julie Willse
  • Tammy Wood
  • Scott Zahnle
Follow Us on Facebook
ICUF is on Facebook!

We are excited to share our work and the philanthropic work of Iowa credit unions with our donors and friends more frequently through social media.

Be sure to "Like" and "Share" our page at fb.me/iowacreditunionfoundation .
For questions regarding any information in the newsletter, please contact  Jaimie Miller  at 515.221.3001.
ICUF was established in 1995. Our mission is to empower people and communities to achieve financial well-being by championing the credit union philosophy of "people helping people."