EFCU Financial Foundation

Giving Back to the Communities We Serve

Through the EFCU Financial Foundation, we provide scholarships to deserving graduating seniors, support charitable organizations, and expand our community outreach efforts with impactful financial literacy programs and seminars.

Our Mission: Enriching lives in the communities we serve.

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Support the EFCU Financial Foundation

Empowering our community keeps it strong for generations to come, and we cannot do it alone. If you would like to make a tax-deductible* donation to support the EFCU Financial Foundation, click below or stop by any EFCU Financial branch location.

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Board of Directors

Mimi Singer Lee, President Murlonda Webb, Vice President
Rick Myers, Treasurer Anteja Becton, Secretary
Adam Brice, Board Member  


*Donations to the EFCU Financial Foundation are deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Your individual tax situation may vary. Please check with your tax advisor.

**Eligible parishes: East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Ascension, East Feliciana, West Feliciana, Iberville, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena

EFCU Financial Foundation

EFCU Financial Foundation Level Up Scholarship Program

The EFCU Financial Foundation Level Up Scholarship Program is our way of investing in the bright minds of tomorrow, offering financial support to graduating seniors in our community who are ready to pursue higher education. To date, we've awarded $158,000 in scholarships.

 

Congratulations to our 2026 Level Up Scholarship Recipients
Lily F. J'Niya G. Kevin D. Mattie R. Braxton S.
Anna B. Kylah S. Nylah C. Charleigh H. Malayah M.

2026 EFCU Financial Foundation Classroom Innovation Grant 

 

The EFCU Financial Foundation Classroom Innovation Grant is designed to support full-time classroom teachers (PreK-12) currently employed by a Louisiana school system. The $1,000 grant will be awarded to ten recipients each to provide funding for innovative classroom resources or programs that benefit the students in the award recipient’s classroom.  

 

How to Apply:

  1. Complete the official application.

  2. Obtain approval and a signed letter of support from your current Principal. 

  3. Email the signed letter of support to [email protected]. 

 

Focus pillars:

Education

Food Security

Technology

Impact:


$158,000

Awarded in scholarships 

 


$3,500

Awarded in Teacher Classroom grants

Classroom Grant Application:

  • Applicants are not required to be members of EFCU Financial.

  • Teachers will be encouraged to share pictures and/or videos with the EFCU Financial Foundation that show how the funds were used. Tag us.

 

Classroom Innovation Grant Disqualifiers: 

  • Teacher salaries, travel, food or basic supplies that are covered by the student or the school district.

  • Requests without explanations.

  • Incomplete applications. 

 

Scoring Criteria: 

  • Innovation: Resources or programs that will serve as a catalyst for student academic improvement.

  • Student Impact & Reach: how many students will benefit and the depth of the benefit.

  • Measurable Objectives: realistic goals and how the resource or program will improve student grades or understanding.

  • Budget Clarity: resources that can be purchased with the $1,000 grant funding.