Commitment to Community

Support of nonprofits

Established nonprofit organizations providing programs and services to individuals and families in the communities Alaska USA serves are encouraged to apply for an Alaska USA grant. Eligible applications received by December 31 will be considered for grants the following March.

• Grant application

Feeding hungry families

Every fall, Alaska USA members and employees join together to support local food banks through its Cash for Cans drive. There’s even some friendly rivalry among branches to see which one can raise the most money to fill pantry shelves. 100% of the donations go directly to food banks in the communities where the money is raised.

Financial education

As part of its mission to help members achieve financial security and success, Alaska USA offers free financial education programs to schools and community groups. To find out if one of these classes would benefit your group, send us an email. In addition, Alaska USA branches also offer free copies of Money Side of Life which contains articles on financial topics of interest to young adults and their parents.

• Schools and Community groups - email to request
• Get Real Reality Fair
• Washington Business Week
• Alaska Business Week

Giving back to members every day

As a member-owned cooperative, Alaska USA transfers value to members by providing products and services more cost-effectively than most financial organizations. The value transfer is calculated on the dollar benefit Alaska USA members receive from higher rates on deposits, lower loan rates, and lower fees compared to other financial institutions. This Value Transfer to Members is reported in the Alaska USA Annual Report. To learn how much the Value Transfer amount was last year, visit our annual report.

Savings for nonprofit organizations

Organizations can save with an Alaska USA Business Checking account since the monthly fee is waived for nonprofits. Ask in any branch for details.

Sponsorship

Alaska USA loves being a part of the community, and we want to do our part to make it a great place to live. Alaska USA and the Alaska USA Foundation are major supporters of the military community including active duty, veterans, and their families. In addition, you might find us at your State or County Fair, a Saturday in the park, or giving free admission for kids at the Zoo. Check out our photo gallery and when you see us at your favorite event, be sure to come by and say, “Hi.”

About Team Alaska USA

You may have seen them around: Alaska USA employees who contribute their time to causes that make a difference, from Spring cleanup, trail maintenance, and fundraisers to an icy plunge into a frozen lake. You can keep up with the latest activities on Facebook.

As a member-owned financial institution, Alaska USA gives back to members in ways both big and small and strives to make each community Alaska USA serves a better place to live, work, learn, and play.

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The Alaska USA Foundation

For more than a decade, the Alaska USA Foundation has been raising money and providing financial support to organizations that benefit children, veterans, and active duty military members and their families. Since 2003, the Foundation has distributed more than $1.7 million to organizations that provide direct services to these groups.

• Foundation Annual Report
• Foundation Website

Recent press releases

Alaska USA Foundation donates $42,500 to support community non-profits
(Wednesday, November 29, 2017)
Summary: Anchorage, Alaska – Alaska USA Foundation contributed $42,500 to support a variety of nonprofits that are vital fixtures in the communities they serve.
[download full press release (PDF)]

Alaska USA members and Alaska USA Foundation raise more than $77,000 in annual food drive
(Wednesday, November 8, 2017)
Summary: Anchorage, Alaska – Alaska USA Federal Credit Union members contributed $77,900 to support community food banks during the annual Cash for Cans food drive.
[download full press release (PDF)]

Alaska USA Federal Credit Union donates $100,000 toward financial literacy programs
(Monday, September 11, 2017)
Summary: Anchorage, Alaska – Alaska USA Federal Credit Union donated $100,000 to the Financial Reality Foundation, a local non-profit that provides programs to develop the financial literacy of high school students and lead them to achieving their life-long financial goals.
[download full press release (PDF)]