ICU Foundation - ICULEAGUE

ICU Foundation

The Illinois Credit Union Foundation is a not-for-profit charitable organization which promotes the self-help ideals of credit unions through grants, scholarships and cooperative partnerships. During its 30 years of service to Illinois credit unions, the Foundation has awarded more than $2.6 million in scholarships, community service grants, assistance for small credit union development, emergencies and natural disasters, limited income credit unions, and community involvement projects.

Scholarships & Grants Information

Click on the corresponding link below to access information, online electronic applications or PDF printable applications for the Foundation's Scholarship & Grant Programs. Completed forms can be faxed to 630-983-4261; no cover sheet is necessary.

Click here for a one-page summary of the scholarship and grant programs.

Program	Information	Electronic Application	PDF Printable Application
Small CU Development Grants	SCUD Grant Info.	not available	SCUD Application Form PDF
Community Service Grants	Com. Service Grant Info.	not available	Community Service Grant App. Form PDF
Financial Independence & Revitalization Effort (FIRE) Grants	FIRE Grant Info.	not available	FIRE Grant App. Form PDF
Marketing & Business Development (MBD) Grants	MBD Grant Info.	not available	MBD Grant Application Form
Scholarships - Individuals	Individual Scholarship Info.	Scholarship-Individual Online App.	Scholarship-Individual App. Form PDF
Scholarships - Groups	Group Scholarship Info.	Scholarship-Group Online App.	Scholarship-Group App. Form PDF

ICU Foundation Newsletter "Giving Back"

Click here for the February 2010 issue

Click here for the October 2009 issue

Click here for the June 2009 issue

Click here for the February 2009 issue

Other Information and Resources

For information about the Foundation's Commemorative Program (Memorial, Tribute, and Perpetual Awards) Click here

ICU Foundation Contribution Forms:

Commemorative Contribution Form

Annual Fund Contribution Form

ICU Foundation Board & Staff Information:

Current Board and Staff Listing and photo

National Credit Union Foundation Information:

National Credit Union Foundation Web Site

Credit Union Aid Information:

Click on the logo to learn more about CU Aid, the first national online giving center for credit unions, and the National Credit Union Foundation Disaster Relief Fund.

Children's Miracle Network Information:

Children's Miracle Network (CMN) and Credit Unions for Kids Resource Area

Contact Melanie Murphy via email or (800) 942-7124, extension 3414 if you have questions about the ICU Foundation and its activities.

Board of Directors Information
The ICU Foundation accepts applications from individuals who are interested in serving on the board of directors. Please click on the links below to access further information as well as the application form. Completed application forms are due by March 1. Forms can be mailed to ICU Foundation, PO Box 3107, Naperville, IL 60566-7107 or faxed to 630-983-4261.

Position Description
Board Criteria
Board Application Form