The Wasatch Peaks Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (EIN 88-1110789), was founded in February 2022.
Importantly, one hundred percent (100%) of all donations are given back to the community. Wasatch Peaks Credit Union covers all administrative costs for the Wasatch Peaks Foundation.
Community is one of the six core values of Wasatch Peaks Credit Union and the Wasatch Peaks Foundation continues to carry on this value. Service makes the Wasatch Peaks culture more vibrant and communities stronger.
Wasatch Peaks Foundation
The Wasatch Peaks Foundation was established as the community involvement and charitable giving arm of Wasatch Peaks Credit Union.
Purposes
To assist organizations that benefit the communities in which Wasatch Peaks operates. The Foundation works to connect volunteers and resources to community organizations. The Foundation’s focus is in four areas:
- Children and youth
- Education and financial literacy
- Environment
- Economic and recreation
Foundation Initiatives
Four key initiatives funded by the Foundation are Warm The Soles, Stukent Personal Finance simulation licensing for local high schools and community partnerships, college scholarships, and local non-profits.
- Warm The Soles: An annual campaign where we raised over $47,000 in member donations to purchase 1,279 pair of Nike® shoes for economically disadvantaged elementary students in 13 local Title I schools.
- High School Financial Literacy: Wasatch Peaks has licensed the Stukent Personal Finance Simulation software for 27 high schools, charter schools, and technical/vocational schools in 2022 totaling $54,000 annually with the opportunity to reach over 10,000 students. As many as 20 new schools will likely be added in 2023 requiring an additional $40,000 in funding. The Foundation will reach every graduating senior in eight northern Utah counties. This national/state education core standard financial education platform prepares students in a semester to budget for 18 months of “real” world finance based on decision-based learning.
- College Scholarships: The Foundation will be funding $28,000 in college scholarships with 9, $2,000 scholarships being awarded to a student at nine local high schools. One $10,000 scholarship will be awarded from the same pool of high schools. Scholarship qualifications are based on a 2.5 GPA, credit union membership, and short answers on their community involvement and volunteerism. To learn more or to apply, visit the Scholarship web page.
- Local Community Non-Profit Support: The Wasatch Peaks Foundation also makes donations to other local non-profits in our communities including the Ogden School Foundation, the Weber School Foundation, United Way of Northern Utah, Boys and Girls Club, and many more. These funds are donated to local non-profits whose initiatives align with our purposes.
2nd Annual Wasatch Peaks Foundation Golf Tournament
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Valley View Golf Course • Layton, Utah
Sign up as a sponsor or register a foursome for our 2nd Annual Wasatch Peaks Foundation Golf Tournament!
The 1st Annual Wasatch Peaks Foundation Golf Tournament was a resounding success! A special thanks to our 36 teams of golfers and sponsors for supporting the Wasatch Peaks Foundation. Because of your generous support, $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to students from nine local high schools in Weber, Davis, Morgan, and Box Elder Counties and a $10,000 scholarship will be awarded to a student from the same pool of high schools. Enjoy the short 1st Annual Wasatch Peaks Foundation Golf Tournament video…
