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How Keesler Federal Gives Back
How Keesler Federal Gives Back
For more than 75 years, Keesler Federal has supported members and communities through meaningful giveback programs. As a not-for-profit financial cooperative, the credit union reinvests its success into members through programs like Member Giveback and charitable partnerships.
- Starting with our founding in 1947, Giving Back is how we serve communities across the region
- Member Giveback rewards members through innovative financial giveback programs
- Community Impact is achieved by supporting local organizations and strategic partners through large-scale community initiatives.
- Daily service and community efforts reflect a member-first mission.
- Giving back is a core part of how Keesler Federal serves communities across the region.
How We Support Members
Monthly Member Giveback Drawings
Community Givebacks
Keesler Federal supports the communities it serves through partnerships, sponsorships, donations, and volunteer efforts. These initiatives help strengthen local organizations, support important causes, and create opportunities for people across the region.
- Partnerships with local nonprofits and charitable organizations
- Sponsorships supporting community events and programs
- Donations that strengthen education, health, and community initiatives
- Volunteer efforts from Keesler Federal employees
- Support for organizations that improve quality of life in local communities
- Programs that help build stronger, more resilient communities
Community Givebacks
2025 Community Givebacks - $1.59 Million
Keesler Federal supports communities through programs that recognize local heroes, support veterans, and invest in students. These initiatives reflect the credit union’s commitment to giving back to the places where members live, work, and raise their families.
Community Volunteerism and Donations
Keesler Federal supports nonprofit organizations and programs that create meaningful impact in the communities we serve. Organizations requesting donations or sponsorships must meet eligibility requirements and align with our Community Engagement Pillars of Giving. Organizations must have an active 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), 501(c)(6), or 501(c)(7) status.
Note: Consideration is based on availability of funds. Keesler Federal members will be given priority over requests by nonmembers.
Keesler Federal supports nonprofit organizations and programs that create meaningful impact in the communities we serve. Organizations requesting donations or sponsorships must meet eligibility requirements and align with our Community Engagement Pillars of Giving. Organizations must have an active 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), 501(c)(6), or 501(c)(7) status.
Note: Consideration is based on availability of funds. Keesler Federal members will be given priority over requests by nonmembers.
- For-profit or political organizations*
- National organizations that do not directly benefit communities served by the credit union**
- Social outings, parties, alumni banquets, family reunions***
- Donations to individuals
- Donations for travel expenses
- Religious organizations or Mardi Gras Krewes unless funding is used to help the community at large (i.e. Food Pantry and other pillars of giving)
- Funding requests duplicating Keesler Federal programs (i.e. school supply distribution requests, scholarships)
Disclosures:
*This excludes the political action committees working on behalf of credit unions. **This excludes national emergencies or natural disasters, or credit union trade association fundraisers.***Some consideration may be given to organizations within the credit union’s field of membership.
Requests must align with at least one Community Engagement Pillar of Giving:
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Community Care – Arts & culture, civic engagement, disaster recovery, literacy, and volunteerism
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People Who Serve – First responders, military members, and veterans
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Special Needs – Disabilities, homelessness, hunger, medical care, and recovery programs
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Youth Development – Career pathways, mentorship programs, specialty learning, and at-risk youth initiatives.
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Active Title I eligibility status
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Special purpose schools, such as schools serving students who are blind, deaf, or have dyslexia.