Empowering communities, building financial wellbeing

Serving as Alliant Credit Union's charitable arm, the Alliant Credit Union Foundation supports programs and organizations that promote economic empowerment and financial wellbeing, especially in the communities in which Alliant Credit Union members and employees live and work.

Through grants and other investments, the Foundation partners with national and local charitable organizations that provide projects and programs aligned with our mission.

Advancing a culture of social responsibility

In addition to economic empowerment and financial wellbeing, Alliant employees are passionate about numerous philanthropic efforts.

The Foundation is proud to match each Alliant employee's qualifying charitable donations — historically supporting more than 100 organizations.

Meet our Foundation board

The Alliant Foundation board reviews grant request submissions and ensures the Foundation maintains its vision. The board is comprised of Alliant Credit Union employees.

The Alliant Credit Union Foundation is registered as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation with the IRS. It is a separate independent legal entity, incorporated in Illinois and operated by a board of directors comprised of Alliant Credit Union employees.

Meredith Ritchie
Meredith Ritchie

Board President

Rich Holke
Rich Holke

Board Director

Farvah Lakhani
Farvah Lakhani

Board Director

Janet Meinheit
Janet Meinheit

Board Director

Ken Schaafsma
Ken Schaafsma

Board Director

Crystal Wyatt
Crystal Wyatt

Board Director

Katharine Hebenstreit
Katharine Hebenstreit

Board Director

Hector Crespo
Hector Crespo

Board Director

Stan Choi
Stan Choi

Board Director

Anelle Sanchez
Anelle Sanchez

Board Director

Frequently asked questions

How is the Alliant Credit Union Foundation funded?

Initial funding for the Alliant Credit Union Foundation was established by a $4 million grant from Alliant Credit Union. Income earned on these funds is used to carry out our philanthropic activities.

Does the Alliant Credit Union Foundation's expenditures impact the member dividends or share value at Alliant Credit Union?

No, the Alliant Credit Union Foundation's expenditures are made independently from the operations of Alliant Credit Union.