Community Relations

Funding Eligibility

  • All funding requests must be from local 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations or schools in the communities we serve and must have a proven record of effective work. 
  • All requests within 60 days of media deadline or event date will NOT be considered. A minimum of 60 days is required.
  • Responses can be expected within 14 business days from the time the application was submitted. 
  • You will be required to submit your organization's W-9 to receive payment. 
  • If your request is more than $5,000, you must attach your Form 990 tax returns from the previous two years.
  • We are unable to support individuals, team raisers or GoFundMe requests.
  • Youth athletic requests will only be considered on behalf of GreenState staff with a child playing in the current season.

Funding must be used to support communities within our geographic footprint. While we strive to support as many causes as we can, we’re unable to fulfill every request. 

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GreenState Foundation

The GreenState Foundation is accepting grant requests for projects or programming that directly support the following three areas of philanthropy:

  • Financial Education & Economic Empowerment
  • Children's Health
  • Affordable Housing & Homeownership

If you believe your request may be eligible for a GreenState Foundation grant, please visit www.greenstatefoundation.org to review the grant application and email Tara Wachendorf at tarawachendorf@greenstate.org to discuss your grant request prior to submission.

Giving Back to the Community

In 2024, GreenState supported over 650 charitable events and programs.

GreenState staff volunteered over 6,700 hours to support local events and charities.

GreenState contributed over $3,900,000 to the local community.

Statement of Commitment

At GreenState Credit Union, members come first. We promise to offer honest and equitable financial products and services to every member, every time. We promise to treat every member with respect and dignity. We promise to strive to be a trusted financial adviser that our members can count on to assist them with achieving their financial dreams.