Connections for Non-Profits – Carolinas Credit Union Foundation

Connections for Non-Profits

“People Helping People” is a longtime motto of credit unions across America and most certainly here in the Carolinas! Each year, credit unions join forces with the Foundation to award millions of dollars in grants to non-profits, relief funds to credit union employees and members in times of emergencies, and scholarships for higher education across the two states.

Listed below are credit unions in the Carolinas with Foundations and/or active grantmaking programs. If you see a credit union serving your community and engaged in projects that overlap your organization’s mission, you are invited to contact them.

In addition, many other local credit unions not listed provide funding support to nonprofits in their communities. You are invited to contact your local credit union and share your organization’s mission and purpose with them!

The Allegacy Foundation

Through the Allegacy Foundation, the credit union fulfills its promise of doing right for the wellbeing of the community by supporting local nonprofit organizations, addressing critical needs, and providing scholarships to students pursuing higher education.

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CARO Community Impact Project

The Caro Community Impact Project uses donation matching to make amazing strides for the community! Caro focuses on three non-profit organizations committed to serving the needs of youth, as well as abused and abandoned animals.

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CIVIC Local Foundation

The Civic Local Foundation supports North Carolina non-profits focused on bridging human service gaps. Funded by Local Government Federal Credit Union and Civic Federal Credit Union, the Civic Local Foundation awards community grants of up to $25,000 to North Carolina-based charities. The Foundation operates with a quarterly grant application and award cycle.

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Coastal Credit Union Foundation

The Coastal Credit Union Foundation’s mission is to enrich the lives of members in the communities they serve by providing financial support to non-profit organizations in the 16 counties in North Carolina that Coastal Credit Union serves. The Foundation accepts applications and awards grants on a quarterly basis.

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Greenville FCU Foundation

The Greenville Federal Credit Union Foundation exists to promote local prosperity by providing grants, educational scholarships, and other funding support for individuals and non-profit, community-based programs within Greenville County, SC.

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MTC FCU Foundation

MTC FCU Foundation believes that it has a responsibility to make a difference for others and to help build communities in which its members can thrive.

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Palmetto Citizens FCU Foundation

Palmetto Citizens Foundation supports a variety of charitable and social causes through donations and volunteer service.

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PACU Foundation

The PACU Foundation is volunteer-driven with credit union employees managing its operations and fundraising efforts to help residents overcome financial hardship. The Foundation’s efforts are concentrated in six counties in the Triad and Charlotte areas, including Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Iredell, Mecklenburg, and Rockingham.

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REV #UpTheGood

REV #UpTheGood connects community needs with resources that create positive social and economic impact. Whether it’s volunteering, providing essential items, or making philanthropic donations, REV Federal Credit Union is committed to supporting local non-profit organizations, ultimately strengthening programs and services that create meaningful and long-lasting change.

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SECU Foundation

The SECU Foundation, which is funded by the contributions of SECU members, identifies and addresses community issues and promotes local and community development in North Carolina primarily through high impact projects in the areas of education, housing, healthcare and human services. Since its formation in 2004, SECU Foundation initiatives have allowed the SECU and its members to demonstrate the cooperative’s “People Helping People^®” philosophy in a powerful and profound way.

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Skyla Credit Union Foundation

The Skyla Foundation supports the educational goals and dreams of high school students through its scholarship program.

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South Carolina FCU Foundation

The South Carolina Federal Credit Union Foundation supports charitable and educational efforts related to basic human needs, through contributions and volunteerism, for the betterment of the communities South Carolina Federal Credit Union serves.

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Feeding the Community and Reducing Food Insecurity
Supporting Children’s Medical Care
Prevent and Alleviate Human Suffering in the Face of Emergencies
Enabling Youth to Reach Their Full Potential
End Alzheimer's and Other Forms of Dementia

Spero Financial FCU Hope Fund

Pairing community commitment with its mission to improve the financial lives of our members, Spero Financial gives back in multiple focus areas. Spero is proud to join forces with charitable organizations in its footprint that aligns with its key focus areas.

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Truliant FCU Foundation

The Truliant Foundation supports Truliant Federal Credit Union’s commitment to corporate social responsibility to give back to the communities that Truliant serves. It elevates the “People Helping People” credit union philosophy by providing donations, grants and scholarships to non-profit organizations and relief funds to employees facing unforeseen personal hardships

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Planned Giving Toolkit

Published by the Foundation for the Carolinas

Is your nonprofit seeking to increase your pipeline of legacy gifts from donors? The Foundation For The Carolinas, a philanthropic partner of the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation, has launched a new planned giving toolkit to guide you through the process. Whether you are just getting started or are interested in refining your approach to legacy gifts, this comprehensive toolkit is a great resource for nonprofit leaders and board members.