Building community. Forging connections.
In every corner of our region, dedicated people are taking the initiative to lift their communities.
Help fight hunger in our community.
This month, when you give through the Here for Good Foundation, STCU will match your donation up to $50,000 total to support organizations improving food security in our communities.
Give nowTheir creativity and stick-to-itiveness are inspiring youth, helping build bright futures, and providing hope. They're motivated by a desire to serve, whether responding to community crises, or helping bring a long-term goal to fruition. They are here for good!
At STCU, we want to help. And we know you want to help, as well.
STCU’s Here for Good Foundation awards grants to impact areas of education, arts & culture, and economic development. It ensures that our deep commitment to community support will continue to guide STCU in perpetuity, just has it has since our founding in 1934.
Schools and non-profit community organizations in Eastern Washington, Central Washington, Tri-Cities, North Idaho, and Eastern Oregon are invited to apply.
Since launching in 2023, the Here for Good Foundation granted more than $1 million to the communities that STCU serves.
Donations highlights.
Through the Here for Good Foundation, STCU supports organizations that strengthen communities, expand opportunities, and help our neighbors thrive.
Upper Columbia Resource Conservation and Development Council.
April 2025 — $40,000
Provided furniture for the new Scale House Market — a space connecting local farmers, makers, and shoppers.
Idaho Community Foundation.
June 2025 — $20,000
Helped fund the Women and Their Money Conference, where more than 400 women gained tools and confidence to build financial well-being.
CHAS Health Foundation
July 2025 — $20,000
Supported apprenticeship programs that strengthen community healthcare and open career paths.
Terrain
October 2025 — $20,000
Supported the showcase of hundreds of Inland Northwest artists through Terrain’s annual celebration of creativity.
Give to the Foundation.
Our presence and involvement in the region provide insight into the diverse needs of local communities, ensuring the highest possible dividends for Foundation grants. We aim for long-term community enrichment, or to quickly respond in times of challenge.
Your contribution, combined with STCU’s support, ensures that every dollar goes toward the betterment of a region we all love. Thank you for your gift of support.
In the news.
- October 8, 2024 — 2023 Here for Good Foundation annual report
- March 14, 2024 — STCU's 2024 Season of Giving.
- January 19, 2024 — Lending a hand when disaster strikes (gowestfoundation.org).
- August 21, 2023 — STCU gives $50K for wildfire relief.
- April 13, 2023 — Foundation commits $250,000 to LaunchNW.
- April 11, 2023 — Academy Children's Theatre receives first Tri-Cities grant.
- March 20, 2023 — $10,000 to Hospitality House for new flooring.
- Feb 1, 2023 — STCU launches Here for Good Foundation.