How Can We Help?

Foundation Donation Request

We’re committed to uplifting our members and the communities we serve. If your organization is working to strengthen our local communities, we’d love to learn how we can support you. Donation requests are reviewed quarterly and approved organizations may receive a funding award within 90 days of submission.

How to Apply

All donation requests are submitted through Blackbaud YourCause, TruStone’s secure online donation platform.

• You’ll be prompted to create an account or sign in if you are already a user.
• Keep your login credentials: this is where you can return to monitor the status of your request and receive important updates.

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for a donation, applicant organizations must be recognized as a 501(c)(3) non-profit entity, provide the previous years’ financials, operate/serve locally, and demonstrate alignment with TruStone Foundation’s mission and values.

Geographic Service Area

Organizations must serve communities within TruStone Financial Credit Union’s operational areas. Priority will be given to those directly impacting communities where members and employees live and work. Learn more at TruStone.org/About-us/Membership.

Funding Priority Categories

Donations will be considered for organizations aligned with one of the following focus areas:

• Education: Programs enhancing academic achievement, athletic competition, arts appreciation and creation, workforce readiness and career development.
• Financial Literacy: Initiatives promoting financial education, budgeting, debt management and responsible financial practices.
• Human Services: Programs addressing basic needs (e.g., food, shelter, emergency assistance), veteran services, diversity and inclusion and enhancing social welfare.
• Health: Programs supporting mental, physical, and public health, focusing on community-wide wellness and accessibility.
• Housing: Programs offering mortgages to low-income applicants, grants and credit score development offerings.

Review and Award Process

• Donation requests are reviewed and awarded quarterly in January, April, July and October.
• Applications submitted during the previous quarter will be evaluated in the following review cycle.
• Applicants will be notified by email and some communications may come from either Blackbaud or YourCause on TruStone’s behalf. You may also check the status directly within the YourCause platform.

Ready to Apply?

• All applicants will begin with a short eligibility quiz to confirm qualification before submitting a full donation request.