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Contacts Beth Troost, MCUF Executive Director

Mission Statement

To provide grant and scholarship funds for Michigan credit union staff and volunteers, to participate in educational and leadership development opportunities, support the National Credit Union Foundation and global credit union development and recognize and promote leadership and community involvement.

Overview
The Michigan Credit Union Foundation (MCUF) was established in 1954 to honor J.C. Howell, a key figure in the early days of pioneering Detroit Teachers Credit Union and the Michigan Credit Union League (MCUL). The MCUF was created to administer the collection and disbursement of funds for general charitable and educational uses which benefit the Credit Union System. As the MCUF has evolved it continues to serve Michigan credit union needs with scholarships and grants. The MCUF also supports community outreach and engagement initiatives by credit unions through the Community Reinvestment Initiative (CRI) grant program.  Credit unions can apply for grants to assist, advance and strengthen the Michigan Credit Union movement, support credit union member services, financial literacy or community involvement and/or support activities related to the Michigan Credit Union League’s CRI initiative. 

As a non-profit 501c3 organization, the MCUF seeks support from credit unions, chapters, individuals, and companies who support and serve credit unions to support its work. With donor support, the MCUF continues to ensure that educational scholarships and grants are available for Michigan credit unions. The MCUF is governed by a volunteer Board of seven Trustees who determine and guide the direction of the MCUF. 

Fundraising
The major source of donations for the MCUF is the Annual Fundraising Campaign. Each Michigan credit union is contacted via mail at the beginning of the year. By donating to the MCUF, you can help guarantee the aid necessary for those credit unions.

Click the following to access the 2011 donation form: 2011 MCUF Annual Fundraising Campaign Contribution Form

For more information regarding MCUF, contact Beth Troost, Executive Director at: Beth.Troost@mcul.org or by calling 1-800-262-6285 Ext. 453.

To learn more about the CIF program, please contact CenCorp's Finance Department at 1-888-236-2677 or visit the CIF website by clicking here.