California Credit Union Foundation Supports Innovative Learning Projects with $215,000 in Teacher Grants

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The California Credit Union Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation serving as the philanthropic arm of California Credit Union, has awarded 10 grants to underwrite class projects in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Orange, and Ventura counties. The grants, totaling $215,000 since the program's inception in 2012, will fund a diverse range of programs, including a forensic science project, a horticulture club with California native plants, and a project supporting 4th-grade student entrepreneurs in creating and marketing products.

Key Takeaways:

  • The California Credit Union Foundation has awarded 10 grants to underwrite class projects in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Orange, and Ventura counties in Spring 2025.
  • The grants will fund a diverse range of programs, including a forensic science project, a horticulture club with California native plants, and a project supporting 4th-grade student entrepreneurs in creating and marketing products.
  • The grant recipients include Michael Connors, Doelyn Estrella, Tia Ignoffo, Patricia Jolliff, Brian McLaughlin, Tam Nguyen, Kamalinphol Punpanichgul, Edna Rodgers, Mandana Saidi, and Lourdes Valle.
  • Since the creation of the program in 2012, California Credit Union and its Foundation have awarded $215,000 in teacher grants to support innovative learning projects.
  • The Foundation has a history of supporting non-profit partners and strengthening the financial well-being of communities through targeted resources.
  • California Credit Union funds all administrative costs of the Foundation, enabling it to return 100% of donations back into community programs.

Statistics:

  • The California Credit Union Foundation has awarded 20 grants bi-annually in the spring and fall since 2012.
  • The grants have totaled $215,000 since the program began in 2012.
  • California Credit Union is a state-chartered full-service credit union with assets of $5 billion, approximately 200,000 members, and 25 retail branches.
  • The Foundation serves six counties, including Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, and Ventura.

Sources:

  • "California Credit Union Foundation Awards Teacher Grants for Innovative Learning Projects." PR Newswire, July 14, 2025.
  • About California Credit Union Foundation. California Credit Union website.