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Charitable Giving

Supporting and strengthening nonprofit organizations.

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Truliant Foundation’s Charitable Giving program provides support to nonprofit organizations who are strengthening and improving local communities where Truliant members live, work, worship or attend school. Any organization that meets the criteria detailed below are encouraged to apply during one of the four open application periods.

Consideration is given to nonprofits that meet the following criteria:

  • Have a tax-exempt status under IRS section 501(c)(3)
  • Have been in operation for at least three years
  • Have a volunteer board overseeing the organization's operations
  • Provide services to individuals living in a community with a Truliant branch
  • Align with one of our focus areas

Truliant Foundation Focus Areas

  1. Community Development: Nonprofit organizations that cultivate relationships, social responsibility, civic engagement and collaboration to build community. Examples: partnerships among community organizations, community empowerment activities, seasonal needs or disaster relief
  2. Economic Mobility: Nonprofit organizations providing personal guidance and activities to build financial stability and social prosperity for individuals and their families. Examples: food insecurity, access to transportation, workforce development
  3. Financial Wellness: Nonprofit organizations that are specifically engaged in activities that promote and improve financial inclusion and financial literacy. Examples: first time homebuying programs, financial counseling, efforts to help individuals establish or build credit
  4. Youth & Education: Nonprofit organizations supporting education and programming from middle school through high school. Examples: student mentoring and leadership opportunities, soft skills development, supplies and activities to support teachers

Applications

Applications are accepted, reviewed and awarded on a quarterly basis. All applications are reviewed by the Truliant Foundation Charitable Giving Committee.
Organizations are strongly encouraged to complete the Charitable Giving Interest Form prior to the next Charitable Grant Cycle. Applications that have accompanying interest form will be prioritized during the review period.

2024 Charitable Grant Cycles:

Q1: Interest Forms are open 11/1/23-12/31/23
Q1: Applications will be accepted between 1/1/24-1/31/24 and will be reviewed and awarded by March 31

Q2: Interest Forms are open 2/1/23-3/31/23
Q2: Applications will be accepted between 4/1/24- 4/30/24 and will be reviewed and awarded by June 30

Q3: Interest Forms are open 5/1/24-6/30/24
Q3: Applications will be accepted between 7/1/24-7/31/24 and will be reviewed and awarded by September 30

Q4: Interest Forms are open 8/1/24-9/30/24
Q4: Applications will be accepted between 10/1/24-10/31/24 and will be reviewed and awarded by December 31

In addition to the criteria listed above, the Truliant Foundation is unable to support the following types of requests:

  • Capital campaigns or general operating expenses
  • Individuals or families, including those raising funds or pledges to support a single individual or a family unit
  • Faith-based organizations or religious programs
  • For-profit organizations or those without 501(c)(3) status
  • Political candidates, parties, campaigns or causes
  • Clubs, groups and organizations within a school (booster clubs, athletics, PTO/PTA organizations)
  • Youth sports teams or organizations
  • Nonprofits operating outside of a Truliant community
  • Groups that discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status or other legally protected status

Truliant Federal Credit Union supports organizations most aligned with its charitable focus areas. All organizations will be contacted regarding their application status. For more information, contact [email protected].

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About the Truliant Foundation

The Truliant Foundation is an independent, 501(c)(3) organization established in 2023 to support Truliant Federal Credit Union’s commitment to community and social responsibility to give back to the neighbors we serve. It elevates the “People Helping People” credit union philosophy by providing donations, grants and scholarships to the community and relief funds to employees facing unforeseen personal hardships.