Charitable Giving

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.

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
• Have an operating budget of less than $1 million

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

Interested organizations should complete the Charitable Giving Interest Form prior to the next Charitable Grant Cycle. If selected to move forward, the Foundation will issue a link to the full grant application. Applications are reviewed and awarded on a quarterly basis. All applications are reviewed by the Truliant Foundation Charitable Giving Committee.

2025 Charitable Grant Cycles:

Q1: Interest Forms are open from 11/1/24 to 12/31/24
Q1: Approved organizations will be invited to submit a full application between 1/1/25 and 1/31/25; applications will be reviewed and awarded by March 31

Q2: Interest Forms are open from 2/1/25 to 3/31/25
Q2: Approved organizations will be invited to submit a full application between 4/1/25 and 4/30/25; applications will be reviewed and awarded by June 30

Q3: Interest Forms are open from 5/1/25 to 6/30/25
Q3: Approved organizations will be invited to submit a full application between 7/1/25 and 7/31/25; applications will be reviewed and awarded by September 30

Q4: Interest Forms are open from 8/1/25 to 9/30/25
Q4: Approved organizations will be invited to submit a full application between 10/1/25 and 10/31/25; applications 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, general operating expenses, or salaries
• 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].