We could not continue with our mission without your support. There are a number of ways that you or your organization can donate to our cause.
Purchase from the No Credit Union Left Behind Store: To magnify the collaborative voices of ‘No Credit Union Left Behind,’ the Luminate Foundation has created a small, but mighty, ensemble of apparel to allow everyone to wear their support. Shop Today!
Donations: Individuals or organizations can donate directly to our foundation by clicking the link below to make an online donation or by mailing a check directly to Luminate. We have a direct relationship with the National Credit Union Foundation, so all checks should be made payable to NCUF with ‘Louisiana Foundation’ in the memo.
Fundraisers: We host a variety of fundraisers and events each year to benefit our cause. Watch for information in upcoming communications.
Hall of Fame: Sponsored by the Luminate Foundation, the Louisiana Credit Union Hall of Fame has been established in order to recognize the valuable leadership, commitment, dedication, and contributions of credit union professionals and volunteers throughout the state. A donation on behalf of the inductee is made to the Foundation. Click here for more information.
Invest in the CIF: The National Credit Union Foundation’s (NCUF) Community Investment Fund (CIF) is an award-winning philanthropic model that enables the credit union community to invest in a traditional deposit account, and contribute a portion of the interest earned to support NCUF’s national grant programs as well as the good works of the Luminate Foundation.
How it Works: Credit unions investing in CIF receive 50 percent of the dividend of their investment. The remaining 50 percent is distributed to the National Credit Union Foundation, half of which the Foundation returns, pro-rata, to the state foundations. The National Credit Union Foundation has placed a cap of 2% on the portion of the dividend they are to receive. Therefore, any dividend over four percent is returned to the credit union. Click here for more information.
