November 2022

Guided by the credit union philosophy
of people helping people, the
Iowa Credit Union Foundation works to champion financial well-being for all.

Celebrate Giving Tuesday Tomorrow!

Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, a nation-wide movement to promote generosity during the holiday season. Held annually the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, Giving Tuesday is an opportunity to support the non-profit organizations important to you.


Here are some ideas for getting involved:

  • Create awareness about the day - get your family and peers involved, and consider using the #GivingTuesday hashtag on social media.
  • Host an online Facebook fundraiser for an organization you support. Click here to learn how.
  • Consider making a donation to ICUF.
  • Follow us on Facebook to stay updated on the Foundation's work!

Share Warren A. Morrow Memorial Scholarship Applications with Members

Encourage your membership to apply for 2023 Warren A. Morrow Memorial Scholarships!


Eligible applicants are Iowa credit union members who are graduating high school seniors or individuals attending an accredited undergraduate, graduate or vocational program in 2023.


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2021 Credit Union Diversity Self-Assessment Report Released

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are drivers for innovation that can grow credit union membership, improve the employee and member experiences, and advance the wellbeing of the communities credit unions serve. These factors benefit individual credit unions and, ultimately, strengthen the credit union system as a whole. 


The Credit Union Diversity Self-Assessment Report is put together by the National Credit Union Association (NCUA) to help credit unions assess, guide, and monitor their diversity-related efforts and compare their progress with peer organizations. Click here to read the 2021 report.


Data is collected through credit unions' self-submissions. Contribute to the 2022 report by answering questions here.

Volunteer to Help Iowans File Tax Returns

Lutheran Services of Iowa is seeking multilingual volunteers to support immigrants and former refugees in getting their income tax returns completed.


Learn more about this Des Moines-area volunteer opportunity here.

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Thank You to Our Donors!

Thank you to our recent donors, who made contributions to support ICUF's mission-based initiatives.

  • Scott Butler
  • Dan Davis
  • Jace Day
  • Matthew De Bisschop
  • Katie Despins
  • Jeremy Gustafson
  • Lorna Kohn
  • Chelsie Madden
  • Daniel Mielneczek
  • Jaimie Miller
  • Matt Oakley


  • Financial Plus Credit Union
  • Storey Kenworthy
For questions regarding any information in the newsletter, please contact Ena Babic Barnes at 515.221.3002.
ICUF was established in 1995. Our mission is guided by the credit union philosophy of people helping people. ICUF works to champion financial well-being for all.