Meet the Foundation board members

The Alliant Credit Union Foundation board reviews grant request submissions and ensures the Alliant Credit Union Foundation maintains its vision. The board is comprised of Alliant Credit Union employees.

  • Ken Schaafsma  

    Ken Schaafsma

    Interim Chief Executive Officer - Member

  • Meredith Ritchie  

    Meredith Ritchie

    SVP GC, CE & GA Officer - Member

  • Michael Gard  

    Michael Gard

    VP, General Auditor - Member

  • Rich Holke  

    Rich Holke

    Mgr Digital Care Experience - Member

  • Janet Meinheit  

    Janet Meinheit

    Key Account Manager - Member

  • Jackie Gruenes 

    Jackie Gruenes

    Project Manager - Member

  • Farvah Lakhani  

    Farvah Lakhani

    Mgr Residential UW - Member

  • Crystal Wyatt  

    Crystal Wyatt

    Sr Mgr Ops Support&Implem - Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Who operates the Alliant Credit Union Foundation?

The Alliant Credit Union Foundation is a separate, independent legal entity from Alliant Credit Union. Incorporated in Illinois, it is registered as a 501c3 not-for-profit corporation with the IRS. It is operated by a Board of Directors comprised of Alliant Credit Union employees.

The Alliant Credit Union Foundation’s Board makes all decisions on the behalf of the Foundation, including the selection of grant recipients.

Initial funding for the Alliant Credit Union Foundation was established by a $4 million grant from Alliant Credit Union. Income earned on these funds is used to carry out our philanthropic activities.

No, the Alliant Credit Union Foundation's expenditures are made independently from the operations of Alliant Credit Union.

The Alliant Credit Union Foundation gives grants to 501c3 not-for-profits with missions that align with our own, and are not religiously or politically driven.

Please complete the Grant Request Form located under Resources and follow the page's instructions on how to submit your request.