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The Desk Drawer Foundation (DDF) was established in 2019 to further MSU Federal Credit Union's commitment to serving the Credit Union's core value of Giving Back to the Community. Since its inception, the Foundation has granted over $3 million to nonprofit organizations in the regions where our members live and work. With MSUFCU's expansion to Illinois, the Foundation's support will follow!

Foundation Grants

The MSUFCU Desk Drawer Foundation provides grants to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations whose impact benefits communities where our members live and work. Regional focus includes Mid-Michigan, Southeast Michigan, Northern Michigan, West Michigan, Chicagoland, and Northern Illinois within a 35-miles radius of an MSUFCU or affiliate brand branch. Additionally, Letters of Inquiry (LOI) should align with one or more​ of the Foundation's five philanthropic pillars, listed below.

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The Arts

Foster access and creativity in the arts to enrich communities.
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Entrepreneurship

Empowers and educates

to encourage entrepreneurs to develop core skills.

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Financial Education

Support educational programs that facilitate financial wellness and empower financial freedom.
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Stable Housing

Strengthen lives through support of organizations that provide access to safe and reliable housing for individuals and families.
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Youth Empowerment

Empower youth to learn, grow, create, and lead.

MSUFCU Desk Drawer Foundation does not support the following:

  • Special event sponsorships (for corporate grant sponsorships, please visit here

  • Universities and Colleges - funding is provided through other programs

  • Public or private K-12 schools or school foundations

  • Government Agencies

  • Political campaigns

  • Research projects

  • Individuals or individual projects

  • Sectarian, denominational, or religious organizations (except for programs that are broadly promoted, available to anyone, and free from religious orientation)

  • Reduction or liquidation of debt, outside of costs for naming facilities opportunities

Letter of Inquiry

501(c)3 Organization?
Yes
No
Philanthropic Pillar Alignment
The Arts
Entrepreneurship
Financial Education
Stable Housing
Youth Empowerment
Regional Alignment
Mid-Michigan
Southeast Michigan
Northern Michigan
West Michigan
Chicagoland
Northern Illinois
Is the greater impact of the nonprofit served within a 35-mile radius of an MSUFCU or affiliate brand branch?
Yes
No
First-time grant request to MSUFCU DDF?
Yes
No

Focus specifically on what the grant dollars will be used for, how these dollars align with the philanthropic pillar(s) identified, what will be the greater good for the community served, and how this grant will uplift the larger community where our credit union members live and work.

List all expenses included in this grant; total should equal the amount requested.

What impact will this grant have on the greater community/region served and specifically those served (provide quantities whenever possible)?

- Upload nonprofit’s logo (EPS or PNG preferred)

- Upload Financial Documents:

o   W9

o   Form 990

o   Most recent year-end Financial Statement (Sample)

o   Most recent annual operating budget

Please ensure that all requested materials outlined in the LOI form are included. Incomplete submissions will not be reviewed.

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