Promoting well-being for all in our community

Mission statement

Rooted in the OCCU vision, Enrich Lives, and its brand pillars of Member Service, Value and Community Involvement, OCCU Foundation is uniquely positioned to harness resources to help strengthen the overall health and well-being of the communities we serve.

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OCCU Foundation exists because of our members. Together, we’re working toward building happier and healthier communities. Consider us your foundation, ready to make a difference.  

When it comes to community, OCCU Foundation believes in being big-hearted. We started the foundation in 2018 to further extend our credit union’s vision of Enrich Lives. We invest in our communities and our members. 

We’ve now donated more than $3 million in charitable gifts. And we couldn’t have done that without you! Because you partnered with OCCU Foundation, together we’ve strengthened our donations and our influence. 

To date, we:

  • Helped purchase hundreds of books for local elementary schools. 
  • Built confidence in youth through education and career preparedness. 
  • Donated more than $200,000 to local food pantries. 
  • Invested in nursing education at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center. 
  • Supported community and economic development efforts throughout the region. 
  • Aided wildfire and ice storm relief and recovery efforts for neighborhoods in our region. 
  • Funded more than $1 million in student scholarships. 

With many charities and community grants to support, we give generously to projects that improve well-being and support communities. 

It’s all possible because of members like you.

In 2023, OCCU Foundation funded nearly $500,000 in grants and scholarships. We partnered with more than 30 organizations across the region that are invested in seeing our neighbors live well. You can discover all the ways your support has helped our communities thrive in our latest impact report.

Read our 2023 impact report

Since its start, OCCU Foundation has donated more than $3 million in charitable gifts.

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Our vision is to enrich communities.

As a leader in philanthropy, OCCU Foundation works to create a lasting impact for the residents and neighborhoods of our region. We strategically invest in initiatives and organizations that enhance and accelerate the well-being of Oregonians.

OCCU Foundation partners with organizations like Children's Miracle Network to support the long-term health and well-being of our community.

Pictured: Alexa Sharps, Pediatric Program Director of Development, Sacred Heart Medical Center (left) and Ron Neumann, OCCU President & CEO and OCCU Foundation Board Chair.

Partner with us

OCCU Foundation is always looking for new nonprofit partners. Does your organization have a funding need that aligns with our mission? If yes, we invite you to apply for funding using the grant application linked below. Please submit your request at least 90 days before the funds are needed. You’ll hear back within 60 days of submitting your application.

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Invest in OCCU Foundation today

Your investment in OCCU Foundation is tax-deductible and will help support initiatives and organizations in our communities that provide services related to the overall health and long-term well-being of the community.

Donate online or at:

OCCU Foundation
PO Box 77002
Springfield, OR  97475

We appreciate your support and generous contribution to this endeavor. We are excited for the work to come through the foundation and look forward to continuing to make a meaningful and positive impact in our community.

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