California Credit Union Foundation Grant

The California Credit Union Foundation offers philanthropic funding through a grant program designed to support community-impact organizations operating in Southern California. The foundation considers donation requests from 501(c)(3) nonprofits, accredited educational institutions, and recognized community support groups that align with the foundation's mission to positively impact individuals in their service region. Organizations must have been in continuous operation for at least five years and conduct activities within one or more of the following counties: Los Angeles, Ventura, San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange, or San Diego. This grant program does not support requests from political or partisan groups, for-profit businesses, religious or faith-based organizations, or individuals—except in the case of the Foundation’s student scholarship program. Additionally, funding cannot be used to cover a nonprofit’s administrative or operational overhead. Grant recipients must demonstrate how the requested funds will support a specific program, project, or event and contribute meaningfully to the community. Applicants must submit an online donation request form through the California Credit Union Foundation website. Required fields include organizational details, tax identification number, geographic area served, mission statement, program summary, itemized budget, intended outcomes, and methods for measuring impact. Contact information for a designated representative is also required. The application form asks whether the applicant has previously received support from the Foundation, along with the timing of any past donations. It also invites additional narrative information that may help reviewers understand the proposal’s significance. All completed applications are reviewed by the California Credit Union Foundation Board. There is no stated submission deadline or fixed timeline, indicating that the program likely accepts requests on a rolling basis. However, applicants must indicate when the funds are needed and clearly define the anticipated impact. All submissions must include an acknowledgment that no individual applicant or household member will receive personal economic benefit from the donation.

Be specific with how funds will be used and the impact you expect. Provide measurable goals and a timeline for execution.