About > Impact Fund

Apply for a grant to help serve others

You can earn money to help your nonprofit serve our community in the unique ways it's equipped to so. The grant application period is open from Aug. 17, through Sept. 9.

Download your application and return it to Jenny Remes at jremes@arsenalcu.com. Consideration will be given to nonprofits who have not received a grant from us before or are applying for funds for a never-before-funded project.

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What is the Arsenal Community Impact Fund?

In an ongoing demonstration of the credit union philosophy of “people helping people,” we support charitable organizations in the communities where our members live and work.

Arsenal awards money from our Community Impact Fund in the form of grants to deserving organizations.

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How do we evaluate applications

Grant applications are reviewed by a committee of Arsenal employees who are examples of the credit union philosophy. When completing your entry, note that we're on the lookout for grant projects that think outside the box and help the community at large.

Clearly stated, realistic, measurable objectives and goals
A well-defined project description
A realistic and clear time schedule
A measurable evaluation plan directly related to goals and objectives
Complete, itemized and correctly totaled budget detail
Adherence to all grant application requirements
Overall community impact
Need and collaboration efforts

Community Donation Requests

If the Community Impact Fund doesn’t meet your needs, we can also offer your organization other assistance such as smaller financial support, sponsorships, employee volunteer hours and so much more. Contact Jenny Remes for more information.

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Stats at a glance


$57,300

That's how much has been awarded to over 20 nonprofits since 2020.

Volunteer hours

In addition to the Impact Fund, Arsenal is able to provide volunteer hours from our employees for nonprofits that serve our community.

Other resources

We're also able to supply organizations with other valuable resources to help serve their missions.

Meet some of our past winners

Here are just a few of the 20+ nonprofit organizations who've received a grant from us over the years.

The Breakfast Club

Used grant money to help support breast cancer awareness. We also hosted mobile mammography units at some of our branches.

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The Noble Neighbor

Used grant money to bring free books and authors to underserved St. Louis area schools, empowering kids and promoting equity in education.

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Open Door Animal Sanctuary

This "no-kill" shelter used funds from Arsenal to cover food, shelter, cleaning and veterinary costs for the animals they take care of.

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Finding Grace Ministries/The Harbor

Grant money went toward an emergency shelter fund to help take care of the costs of temporary housing for homeless individuals and families in Jefferson County.

Summary of Arsenal Credit Union’s Social Responsibility Policy

Who can and can't Arsenal award fund to?

Tax-exempt organizations

An organization that is tax-exempt under 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code, provided that the organization conducts activities in a community that’s in the credit union’s field of membership.

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Non 501(3)c organizations

A worthy cause or activity that is not part of or sponsored by a 501(c)3 organization, provided the organization performs activities based in the credit union’s field of membership.

Non-eligible organizations

Those who are not eligible to receive donations/contributions include: political or partisan organizations, for-profit organizations, religious groups, ethnic groups, labor groups and fraternal groups. Individuals seeking funds for personal endeavors such as trips, beauty pageants, sports programs, walk-a-thons, etc. are also not eligible.

Request a smaller donation

Download your application and return it by Sept. 9.

Download an application Contact Jenny Remes