September 2022

The annual ICUF Benefit Night Fundraiser was held on August 29 in Des Moines. ICUF Executive Director Ena Babic Barnes, ICUF Board Chair Ann McMillian and Board Vice Chair Marian Holmes led the program and acknowledged 2022 Community Impact Award winners Jim Dean and Jeff Disterhoft. Entertainment was provided by the Kingfish Band.

Thank you to all attendees and sponsors for your generous support! ICUF had a record-breaking fundraising event, raising more than $98,000 to support our mission-driven programs.

Watch ICUF's year in review video, shared at Benefit Night, above!

For 26 years, the Iowa Credit Union Foundation (ICUF) has been at the center of credit unions coming together for philanthropic work. We are on a mission to champion financial well-being across Iowa. 

View the 2021 ICUF Annual Report to learn about all of ICUF's programs and investments over the past year.

Applications are open for ICUF's 2022 Small Credit Union Grant. Credit unions at or under $50 million in assets qualify for this grant. Credit unions may apply for grants in these categories:

• New credit union technology improvements
• Strategic planning and consultation services (including DEI related consultation or training services)
• Covering cost to participate in a paid training or education event offered by ICUL or CUNA

To apply for this grant, download and complete this application. Finished applications must be emailed to ICUF by November 11 at 5:00 p.m.

The small credit union grant is made possible thanks to donor support from Veridian Credit Union.

Each year in October, credit unions and their members around the globe celebrate International Credit Union Day. This year, the celebration falls on October 20. 

Click here to find International Credit Union Day resources and learn more. 

According to the Financial Health Network's 2022 U.S. Trends Report, the financial health of Americans has declined for the first time since the annual report began five years ago. 

Read the report to learn about the financially vulnerable, those who are coping financially, and identify the ways your credit union can help members who walk through your doors. 

We're halfway through Hispanic Heritage Month (held September 15 - October 15)! Is your credit union celebrating, or acknowledging this time of recognition? 

Learn more about Hispanic Heritage Month here. 

Thank you to our recent donors, who made contributions to support ICUF's mission-based initiatives.

• Angie Gingery
• Ascentra Credit Union 
• Beth Baird
• Beth Grabin
• Brittany Johnson
• Brittany Freeman
• Carrie Kompelien
• Chelsie Madden
• Courtney Williams
• Crystal Pluth
• Darby Hill
• Dave Cale
• Deb Madison-Levi
• Denise Dolan
• Emily Caropreso
• Eric Gilmour
• Gracie Brandsgard
• Greg Hanshaw
• Jaimie Miller
• Jami Weems
• Jason Norton
• Jen Timmins
• Joan Auterman
• Jodi Allen
• Joe Hearn
• John Gonner

• Jordan Hensley
• Juan Izaguirre
• Julie Wilse
• Justin Hupfer
• Karan Bhalla
• Karen Wilker
• Keisha Knepper
• Kim Fettkether
• Kris Skiles
• Leslie Brickman
• Linda Andry
• Lorna Kohn
• Marian Holmes
• Matt Dodds
• Matthew De Bisschop
• Michelle Barker
• Miriam De Dios Woodward
• Murray Williams
• Randy Hass
• Rebecca Neades
• Renee Christoffer
• Robert Bowers
• Scott Zahnle
• Storey Kenworthy 
• Theresa Arth