Why Join
We are committed to making sure members are on the financial path that works best for them and their situation.
Giving back to the community is a commitment that TTCU Federal Credit Union made over 85 years ago. It’s part of the credit union philosophy of people helping people. Founded in 2020, the TTCU Cares Foundation brings that vision to life in a new way. Funded by donations from TTCU members, employees and the local community, the Foundation’s investments will make a difference in the areas of education, community impact and human services. TTCU Cares Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization.
Our Vision
Enriching members’ communities by supporting their educators and charitable organizations.
Our Mission
To invest in our community, educators and charitable partners through fundraising and grants.
Funding Priorities & Applications
Application Deadlines: March 15, June 15, September 15 and December 8.
Applications submitted after the deadline will be automatically moved to the next quarterly funding cycle.
Education
We support educators and are dedicated to removing financial barriers to educators’ success in and outside of the classroom. Education is part of our history. TTCU Federal Credit Union was founded by teachers to help other teachers through the Great Depression. Helping educators is not just a passion for us, it’s in our DNA.
Teacher Grants — Classroom Hero
Teachers invest their time and energy every day in helping our youngest citizens learn and succeed. The TTCU Cares Foundation honors that work by providing help to ensure our educators have a chance to succeed financially, too. That’s why the Foundation started a program to help educators.
Community Betterment
We support programs that improve the quality of life in our members’ communities.
We believe in the power of investing back in the communities that have chosen to invest in us through credit union membership. After all, they’re our home, too.
Event Sponsorships
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations making an impact in the areas of education, community impact and human services.
Nonprofit Grants
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations with a need in the area of general operating, programs, and occasionally capital campaigns. Preference will be given to organizations making an impact in the areas of education, community impact and human services. See full eligibility requirements in the application.
Human Services
We support initiatives and organizations that help people increase personal stability, leading to the overall health and long-term viability of their communities.
Event Sponsorships
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations making an impact in the areas of education, community impact and human services.
Nonprofit Grants
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations with a need in the area of general operating, programs, and occasionally capital campaigns. Preference will be given to organizations making an impact in the areas of education, community impact and human services. See full eligibility requirements in the application.
Meet our Classroom Heroes
At TTCU, we love our teachers. We are excited to introduce you to some of our Classroom Hero grant recipients. These grants are designed to help teachers facing financial hardship be able to afford to continue teaching.
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TTCU Classroom Hero grant helps educators stay in the classroomWhen two teachers suffered the devastating loss of a stillborn son, worrying about funeral expenses was the last thing they needed.Read More about TTCU Classroom Hero grant helps educators stay in the classroom
Donate Now and Join the Foundation
Make a difference by donating today.
Your donation of $12 or more qualifies you as a member of the TTCU Cares Foundation. Your membership will help to support our Classroom Hero Grant Program and community educators going through severe financial hardship. We want to help improve the teaching ability of classroom teachers and encourage teachers to continue their important work in Oklahoma. With your donation, you will receive quarterly newsletters, email correspondence and eligibility to various volunteer opportunities throughout the year. Please consider joining the Foundation and become a member today!
Our Leadership
Executive Director
Steffanie Bonner has been serving Tulsa nonprofits since 1997. Her experience has spanned from helping area aging seniors to serving an agency for abused children. Steffanie has come to the TTCU Cares Foundation from the Tulsa Regional Chamber where she served as the VP of Resource Development. She is a native Tulsan and graduate of the University of Oklahoma. Steffanie has been married to her husband, David, for 28 years. They have one daughter, Sheridan.
TTCU Cares Foundation Board
- Tim Lyons is the President and CEO of TTCU Federal Credit Union. Tim is a strong believer in the credit union movement and has served on a number of boards and committees for industry organizations. In addition, he is a strong advocate for educational and community causes, serving on the boards of Tulsa Community College Foundation, Oral Roberts University, Tulsa Area United Way and Tulsa Regional Chamber of Commerce.
- Stephanie Jones is the Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at TTCU Federal Credit Union. She currently serves on the Finance Committee of the Mental Health Association of Oklahoma, Board of Advisors for Tulsa Regional Chamber, and the leadership team for the Tulsa Sister Society Global Women’s Leadership Network.
- Dan Newberry is the Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer for TTCU Federal Credit Union. He is also an author, entrepreneur, businessman, speaker, and retired Oklahoma State Senator. Prior to working at TTCU, Dan was the President of Homeland Federal Mortgage, a company he started with two employees and grew to several dozen employees lending more than $150 million dollars in revenue across four divisions annually.
- Shelby Beil is the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at TTCU Federal Credit Union. He is also the Vice Chair of the Signature Symphony at TCC Advisory Board and a member of both the Philbrook Board of Trustees and the Tulsa Public Facilities Authority Board of Trustees.
- Steve Pittman serves as a Director on the TTCU Federal Credit Union board. Before his retirement in 2015, he served as a principal for Union Public Schools 6th/7th Grade Center, the largest middle school in Oklahoma. He has volunteered with the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Tallgrass Prairie Preserve and his church, and serves as a Trustee on the Union Public Schools Educational Foundation and the Board of Chapter Advisors for Phi Gamma Delta at OSU.
Contact Us
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