Ent distributed the grants to nonprofits in the state by region as follows: $114,000 to Denver Metro nonprofits, $56,000 to Northern Colorado nonprofits, $93,000 to Pikes Peak Region nonprofits and $37,000 to Pueblo/Southern Colorado nonprofits.

2. Michigan Credit Unions’ $358,000 in Grants to Ice Storm Victims

In late March, an ice storm impacted more than 100,000 residents across Northern Michigan. Credit unions in Michigan then teamed up for two separate relief efforts – one led by the Michigan Credit Union Foundation (MCUF) and the other by CUAid, the National Credit Union Foundation’s disaster relief program – to award approximately $358,000 in grants to help credit union members and employees impacted by the storm.

MCUF raised a total of $87,000 from 27 Michigan credit unions, three League chapters, two partner organizations and individual donors for its Ice Storm Relief Fund. The Fund provided 174 $500 emergency grants for members served by eight credit unions across 12 disaster-declared counties who experienced financial hardship due to storm-related damage.
 
CUAid provided support grants for credit union professionals and volunteers who were personally impacted, distributing $270,789 in grant funding to help offset storm-related expenses such as cleanup, repairs and displacement.

3. Genisys Credit Union’s $500,000 Commitment to Lighthouse

Also in Michgan, the Pontiac-based nonprofit Lighthouse, which is focused on alleviating poverty, has launched a $40 million campus expansion project called “Lighting the Way.” Genisys Credit Union ($5.5 billion, Auburn Hills, Mich.) will contribute $500,000 over the next three years to support the project, which includes emergency housing for 600 people, a food bank, community event spaces, and access to social workers and financial and employment resources.

Genisys said it also recently played a key role in securing $1.7 million in funding from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis through its Affordable Housing Program (AHP), leading to the development of 54 new affordable units in a five-story building in Pontiac and the renovation of 40 units in another affordable housing development, also in Pontiac.

4. Gesa Credit Union’s $500,000 in Local Heroes Grants

The $5.8 billion, Richland, Wash.-based Gesa Credit Union opened applications for its Local Heroes Grant Program, which is now in its fifth year. Gesa will be awarding $500,000 – up to $50,000 for each individual grant – this year to local organizations supporting one of its recognized Local Heroes groups, which include firefighters, health care workers, law enforcement, educators and veterans. Applications will be accepted through July 31.

Funds for the grants come from Gesa’s Affinity Debit Card Program, in which members earn funds designated for grants with every swipe of a Local Heroes co-branded Affinity Debit Card in that card’s Local Heroes category. The money is then collected and distributed annually by the Gesa Community Foundation.

Since 2021, the Local Heroes Grant Program and has provided more than $1.7 million in grants to more than 120 organizations across the Pacific Northwest.

5. SECU Foundation’s $600,000 Grant to Grace Clinic of North Carolina’s Yadkin Valley

The SECU Foundation – the charitable arm of the $55.3 billion, Raleigh, N.C.-based SECU – once again made our list of the top credit union donors. This time, it was for a $600,000 challenge grant announced in May for Grace Clinic of Yadkin Valley (GCYV), a Free and Charitable Clinic (FCC) that provides quality integrated primary health care for marginalized individuals, including those with chronic conditions and behavioral health needs.

The grant will help fund the construction of a new, 7,125-square-foot clinic in Elkin, N.C., which will allow the nonprofit to greatly expand services in its four-county region and increase capacity to serve over 600 patients annually. 

6. Teachers Federal Credit Union’s $924,000 Donation to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals

A golf tournament hosted by Teachers Federal Credit Union ($9.8 billion, Hauppauge, N.Y.) on June 4 brought in more than $924,000 for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

Held at the Westhampton Country Club in Westhampton, N.Y., the credit union’s third annual Gold Tournament attracted more than 150 golfers, sponsors and supporters. This year’s sponsors included TruStage, Fiserv, Salesforce and SWBC.

7. Premier America Foundation’s $1 Million Grant for The Boys & Girls Clubs

The largest charitable donation by dollar amount announced to CU Times in May or June came from the Premier America Foundation, the charitable arm of the $3.3 billion, Chatsworth, Calif.-based Premier America Credit Union, which awarded a $1 million capital impact donation to The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme (BGCOP). The donation pushed BGCOP’s “Believe in Our Next Generation” campaign over the finish line and will support a multi-million dollar renovation of its Port Hueneme, Calif., clubhouse.

To recognize Premier America’s support, the renovated clubhouse will be named the Premier America Boys & Girls Clubhouse. Once renovated, the facility will include modern, high-end spaces – including a STEAM Lab, eSports lounge, teen center and other luxury amenities –designed to inspire creativity, confidence and connection.

Leaders from the Premier America Foundation and Premier America CU joined BGCOP board members, staff and youth, as well as Port Hueneme Mayor Martha McQueen-Legohn, on June 13 to break ground on the renovation.