Who We Are

The Ontario Credit Union Foundation (OCUF) became a registered charitable foundation May 11, 1979. Over the past 45 years we have supported credit unions and co-operatives with their philanthropic giving in communities across Ontario. OCUF receives oversight and strategic direction from a nine-member volunteer Board of Directors elected by members of the Foundation at the AGM.

Charitable Registration #11906 7692 RR 0001

CU Succeed Youth Bursary

The CUSYB rewards deserving students for their community involvement. We take into account financial need, personal circumstances, and dedication to community. Over the past nine years, we have disbursed $736,000 to 577 students.

Grant Assessment/Distribution

We offer grant assessment, grant disbursement, and scholarship/bursary assessment services to member Credit Unions. We have the advantage of being an independent, objective, third party which helps member organizations achieve their transparency obligations.

Fund Management

We manage donor established funds that are held by the Foundation. We ensure disbursements go to registered charities, support our charitable activity, or are moved to another foundation.

In addition to the 30+ funds we manage, we maintain a general fund we use to support our main charitable activity, the support of youth education and leadership.

Join Us

Engagement with Youth Education provides alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals, and ESG goals. Join 76% of Ontario Credit Unions, and make a difference. Collectively, we are making an impact in communities across the province.

You Don’t Need to Create A Foundation – You Have Us

We will help you look after your strategic philanthropic needs and can integrate tax receiptable contributions to your member to leverage your local community causes.