BCU supports nonprofits that share our mission of improving lives where our members and employees live and work. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations can apply for advocacy, volunteer, or donation support by completing our online Charitable Giving Application. Requests are evaluated based on alignment with our values and community demographics. Be sure to include required documentation listed in our guidelines. Applications are reviewed within 60 days.
Giving back is part of BCU’s culture, and over the years, BCU has proudly supported numerous charities and non-profits who make an impact in the communities where our members and employees live and work. BCU’s giving back guidelines were developed to help assist eligible organizations in understanding our purpose and values when requesting BCU support through advocacy, employee volunteering, and monetary donations. In order to achieve balance across regions and causes in grant allocation, BCU will give priority to requests that most closely match the demographics of our company partners, members, and employees.
BCU charitable support is not available for the following:
All eligible nonprofit organizations seeking consideration for support are required to complete our online BCU Charitable Giving Application. Phone or Fax applications will not be accepted.
Please be prepared to include the following:
Please allow a minimum of 60 days for a response. All decisions will be communicated by email to the address provided on the application. If you have a question about the application process, please contact charitablegiving@bcu.org. To ask about sponsorship opportunities, contact your local Credit Union Service Center.
Please note that contribution requests are considered once per calendar year and are not granted in perpetuity.
Thank you for allowing BCU to aid in your efforts to make a difference.
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