January 2023

Guided by the credit union philosophy
of people helping people, the
Iowa Credit Union Foundation works to champion financial well-being for all.

Iowa Credit Unions: Thank You for Your Record-Breaking Support!

Thank you to the 51 Iowa credit unions that elected to give to ICUF during the 2023 Iowa Credit Union League (ICUL) dues renewal process. These contributions will be reinvested in initiatives to improve the financial lives of Iowans across the state.


Collectively, credit union donors provided a record-breaking $133,250 in charitable support! Thank you for your critical endorsement.

1st Gateway Credit Union 

5 Star Community Credit Union

Advantage Credit Union

Affinity Credit Union

AIM Credit Union

Allen Hospital Personnel Credit Union

Ascentra Credit Union

Capitol View Credit Union

Casebine Community Credit Union

Cedar Falls Community Credit Union

CENT Credit Union

Citzens Community Credit Union 

Collins Community Credit Union

Community 1st Credit Union

Community Choice Credit Union

Des Moines Metro Credit Union

Dupaco Community Credit Union

DuPont Employees Credit Union

DuTrac Community Credit Union

Employees Credit Union 

Financial Plus Credit Union

First Class Community Credit Union

First Federal Credit Union

Fort Dodge Family Credit Union

Gas & Electric Employees Credit Union

GreenState Credit Union

IH Mississipi Valley Credit Union

Inudstrial Employee Credit Union

Iowa Heartland Credit Union

Journey Credit Union 

Lennox Employees Credit Union

Linn Area Credit Union 

Members Community Credit Union

MEMBERS1st Community Credit Union 

Meridian Credit Union

Metco Credit Union

Midland Credit Union

North Iowa Community Credit Union

North Star Community Credit Union

North Western Employees Credit Union

Peoples Credit Union

Power Co-Op Employees Credit Union

Premier Credit Union

Quaker Oaks Credit Union

River Community Credit Union

River Valley Credit Union

Serve Credit Union

Sioux Valley Community Credit Union

The Family Credit Union

Town & Country Credit Union

United Credit Union

ICUF Receives $67,000 Donation to Kick Off 2023

ICUF received $67,500 in year-end gifts from Affiliates Management Company (AMC), the holding company of ICUL and its affiliates: Coopera, First Community Trust, N.A., PolicyWorks and ViClarity. This donation has kickstarted ICUF's ability to serve the financial needs of Iowans in 2023.


ICUF is truly grateful to AMC for supporting ICUF's mission. Charitable support from organizations and credit unions across the state allows ICUF to deliver on mission-centered work and initiatives. From assisting Iowans with disaster grants to providing financial coach training to credit union employees, all ICUF programs rely on charitable support.

Last Call: Scholarship Applications to Close this Friday

The 2023 Warren A. Morrow Memorial Scholarship applications will close this Friday, February 3. Iowa credit union members who are pursuing post-secondary education or are graduating high school seniors are eligible to apply.


Encourage your membership to learn more about this scholarship and apply now!

Save the Date: 2023 ICUF Events

ICUF 'Be The Light' Golf Classic: June 7

Mark your calendars for June 7 in Coralville at the Brown Deer Golf Club. All proceeds from the event will benefit ICUF's mission to champion financial well-being for all. Registration to open in March.


'People Helping People' Financial Coach Training Program: May

This year's financial coach training program will be held virtually through a series of six webinars in May. Internationally recognized facilitator Adam Carroll will lead the program. Registrations will open in March and scholarships will be available. 


ICUF Benefit Night Fundraiser: September 14

Our largest fundraising event of the year is one you won't want to miss - join us for Benefit Night during the 2023 Iowa Credit Union Convention.

Ena Babic Barnes to Host Session at ICUL's 2023 Legislative & Regulatory Conference

ICUF Executive Director Ena Babic Barnes will be speaking at ICUL's 2023 Legislative & Regulatory Conference in February.


During her session, Ena will speak to how credit unions can utilize data-driven strategies to target credit union growth. With such strategies in place, credit unions can respond to the needs of their members and communities and provide solutions with long-term benefits. 


Join us to hear the most recent data related to policy areas which support our industry's advocacy potential, such as access to childcare and affordable housing. Registration for the event will close this Friday, February 3.

Read > Watch > Listen > Engage

Thank You to Our Donors!

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

  • Matthew Chizek
  • Matthew De Bisschop
  • Kyle Hunt
  • Lorna Kohn
  • Chelsie Madden
  • Joe Montez
  • Erin O'Hern
  • Storey Kenworthy

Amazon recently announced that it will discontinue its AmazonSmile program next month. You can still take advantage of the program through February 20, 2023. Thank you to all who have used AmazonSmile to support ICUF!

For questions regarding any information in the newsletter, please contact Ena Babic Barnes at 515.221.3002.
ICUF was established in 1995. Our mission is guided by the credit union philosophy of people helping people. ICUF works to champion financial well-being for all.