Memberships & Donations

Individual Life Members

We are honoured when individuals show their support of the Foundation’s work and a commitment to helping people in their communities.

An Individual Life Membership is granted through a donation of $1000 or more. It may be paid in one lump sum or over a 10-year period. Receipts are provided for income tax purposes. Members are entitled to vote at the Annual General Meeting.

To become a member, please fill in the donation by cheque form, and mail it along with a cheque to:

Credit Union Foundation of BC

c/o 1441 Creekside Drive

Vancouver, BC  V6J 4S7

 

Credit Union Corporate Membership & Dues

All credit unions in British Columbia are members of the Foundation. Each credit union has a right to one vote at the Foundation Annual General Meeting.

Dues are collected annually from credit unions on behalf of the Foundation courtesy of Central 1 Credit Union.

 

Donations

Individuals and organizations are encouraged to make a donation to the foundation. There are many reasons to donate, including; gifts in lieu of flowers or in honour of credit union pioneers, a retirement or birthday gift, a gift in memory of loved ones or in order to leave a legacy for future generations.

To Make a Donation:

Please fill out our donation form and email it to: [email protected] 

Alternately you can mail it to:

Credit Union Foundation of BC

c/o 1441 Creekside Drive

Vancouver, BC  V6J 4S7

Indicate to which Memorial or Trust fund you wish the donation be credited.  Please refer to the Memorials & Trusts section of the website for a full list of the existing funds from which to choose.  For example, if you have an affiliation with a specific credit union, you may wish to select that credit union’s named fund.  If you have an interest in international development, the A. Rod Glen International Trust Fund may be appropriate.  While awards from some funds may indicate preference to specific studies or communities, most are made available for all students, in particular the Credit Union Pioneers Memorial.

Unsure of how to donate or which fund to choose? We’re happy to help – just email [email protected].

The Credit Union Foundation of BC is a registered charity with Revenue Canada. Official receipts are issued for all donations so please include your full name and address.