Funds

Established in 1990 by then Foundation Directors, Tim and Amy Dauphinee, the fund’s objective is to disburse an annual contributions to aid and encourage the development and education of women in developing countries.

Formerly Metro Credit Union Capital Fund
In 2002, Metro Credit union established a Permanent Capital Fund with a purpose to support community economic development.

The Altman/Skinner Family Fund was established in 2000.

Bernie Daly was GROWMARK, Inc.’s Ontario Region Manager and a dedicated co-operative champion. The purpose of the fund is to support youth who cannot participate in Co-operative Young Leaders program due to financial restraints. Daly’s main concern was to ensure that all youth in the co-operative sector had a chance to attend CYL.

Established in 2023 to support sustainability practices encouraging ecological, human, and economic health and diversity.

Established in 2003 in memory of Carl Zawadzki, this private family fund’s objective is to support and aid organizations or churches in Southern Ontario.

Established in 2019 to commemorate Ontario Credit Union Foundation’s 40th anniversary of serving the Credit Unions of Ontario. Given the focus on post-secondary education the following funds were amalgamated to provide and even stronger opportunity for Ontario youth. We recognize and respect the donors and contributors to the following funds: Gary Gillam Memorial Fund, George Currie Memorial Fund, Norman Alexander Memorial Bursary Fund,  and  Tandia Financial Fund.

This fund was established in 1996. Earning from this fund generously support the CU Succeed Youth Bursary.

Started in 1993, the fund was set up with a purpose of assisting individuals involved in the development and/or start-up of credit unions in Ukraine and to offer financial aid for training programs in the Canada or the Ukraine.

Originally created 1995 in memory of Mr. Earle Reed. In 2015, following the merger of Rochdale Credit Union and FirstOntario Credit Union, a bursary be established with Fanshawe College with a five year commitment to support students in the Child and Youth Worker, Developmental Services Work, and Social Service Work programs at the College. Bursaries will be payable at $1,000 each year.

Established in 2009 in Memory of Mr. Joe Bonner and Mr. Ron Selman by Nasco Employee’s Credit Union, the fund’s purpose is defined permanently and exclusively to support the work of the Ontario Credit Union Foundation.

Created in 2020. FirstOntario wished to build on the good work of two funds (the Larry Sweeney Bursary Fund and the Aubrey Dalgleish Memorial Fund) in promoting youth education.

Established in 1996 in memory of Mr. John Scott, who served as a Board Member and President of Thunder Bay Municipal Employees’ Credit Union for many years. Income generated from the fund supports the OCUF Bursary program.

Created in 2002 through Kakabeka Falls Community Credit Union (through several mergers including Provincial Alliance Credit Union and most recently Rapport Credit Union) the fund provides scholarships for youth.

Established in 1992 by Ottawa Firefighters Credit Union in honour of Ken Weatherley. Ken was a Board Member of Frontline Financial Credit Union and Central 1 where he served as Chair. Income generated from the fund supports the CU Succeed Youth Bursary program.

In 1980, the Board of Metro Toronto Police Credit Union (now Police Credit Union) established the memorial fund in memory of Len Tune and provides a bursary of $500 to assist undergraduate students in the third or fourth year of the Bachelors program in Business Administration at York University’s Schulich School of Business.

Previously known as the St. Willibrord Fund.

Previously known as the Charlie Diemer Capital Fund, renamed in 2012.

Established in 1994 by WCB Credit Union (later MemberOne Credit Union) the fund’s purpose was to assist credit union members finance post-secondary education. Income generated from the fund now supports the CU Succeed Youth Bursary program.

Mainstreet Credit Union Capital Fund (formerly Sydenham Community CU Fund) established the fund in 2002 supports the Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital Foundation.

Annual income from this fund is contributed to the Ontario Credit Union Foundation general fund.

Established in 2004, the mission of the fund was to support local charities and organizations in the Oshawa region.

Established in 2010, the purpose is to fund a range of contributions or scholarships to the broader Parama community as authorized by the Parama Board of Directors.

Established in 2010 by the then CEO of Prosperity ONE Credit Union, Michael Shepherd, the private family fund has a purpose of supporting local community projects.    Donate

Established in 2002, the purpose of the capital fund is to generate revenue for transfer to the St. Willibrord’s (Libro) Branch Community and SW Ontario Corporate pools in its Community Investment Fund.

Established in 2002, the fund was created “to assist with the fulfillment of our social responsibilities within the Sudbury region.”

Formally named the Woodslee Credit Union Capital Fund, renamed in 2012 following the merger of United Communities Credit Union and Libro Credit Union.

Established in 2000 when Guelph & Wellington Credit Union split their Community Action Fund. In memory of William H. Bohn, a volunteer with Guelph & Wellington CU for over 45 years. To provide educational bursaries.

Established in 2008, the purpose of the fund is to support the community.

Bernie Daly was GROWMARK, Inc.’s Ontario Region Manager and a dedicated co-operative champion. The purpose of the fund is to support youth who cannot participate in Co-operative Young Leaders program due to financial restraints. Daly’s main concern was to ensure that all youth in the co-operative sector had a chance to attend CYL. 

Created by Central 1 upon Dorothy Watson’s retirement in recognition of her 30 years with Central 1, and 37 years in the credit union sector. Dorothy has chosen to support the Co-operative Young Leaders program facilitated by the Ontario Co-operative Association. 

Established in 2010 by Jean Wansbrough, the fund supports the development of leadership skills in young people, with a primary focus on the outdoors and organized camping.

Established in 2022 to enable investment in various charities in the communities served by Mainstreet Credit Union.

Whether we’re actively volunteering, serving on boards or committees, or lending our support to local charitable events YNCU Good Neighbour encourage all of us to get out there and make a real impact in our neighbourhood. Named after YNCU’s employee volunteer program, the YNCU Good Neighbour Fund gives to local charities supporting families in need, and health and wellness