Coastal1 Credit Union – Community Giving Program (2026)

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Charitable Donations, Sponsorships & In-Kind Support for Local Nonprofits

The Community Giving Program at Coastal1 Credit Union offers charitable contributions, sponsorships, and in-kind support to eligible nonprofit organizations that positively impact the communities where Coastal1 members live and work. The program supports mission-aligned organizations through financial donations, event sponsorships, and gifts of goods or services, with an emphasis on community benefit.

Organization: Coastal1 Credit Union
Support Type: Charitable contributions, sponsorship support, and in-kind donations
Geographic Focus: Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts communities served by Coastal1

About the Funder

Coastal1 Credit Union is a community-based financial cooperative founded on the principle of “people helping people.” The credit union supports local nonprofit organizations through financial contributions, sponsorships, and in-kind support as part of its broader community investment efforts. Coastal1 also encourages employee volunteerism as part of its commitment to community wellbeing.

What This Program Supports

The Community Giving Program makes support available in several forms:

Charitable Contributions: Financial donations to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations to support delivery of services and programs.
Sponsorships: Financial support for community events and activities organized by nonprofit partners.
In-Kind Donations: Gifts of branded items for charitable auctions, equipment or facility use, expertise, technical resources, and staff participation in volunteer activities.

Eligible Support Types

Charitable donation funding for nonprofit programs or community initiatives
Sponsorship support for community-focused events
In-kind contributions of goods, services, or staff volunteer participation

Priority Impact Areas

While Coastal1 does not publish strict priority categories, support is typically aligned with organizations and activities that deliver measurable positive outcomes for local communities.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants typically include:

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
Organizations whose work benefits the broader community and aligns with Coastal1’s mission of community support

Not supported:
The program does not review requests for the following:

Individuals or individual assistance
Colleges and universities (non-capital campaigns)
Fraternal or political organizations
Trips, tours, transportation costs, seminars, or conferences
Scientific or medical research
Requests to cover operating deficits
Annual operating support
Endowments
Loan payments of any kind
Local chapters of national health organizations

Funding Amounts

Typical award amounts or sponsorship levels are not publicly specified. Funding varies based on organizational alignment, community impact, and available resources.

Timeline & Deadline

📅 Application Timeline: Rolling
📅 Review Period: Approximately 4 weeks from submission

Coastal1 asks that organizations limit requests for donations, advertising, sponsorships, and grants to a consecutive three-year period. After three years of funding, organizations should pause requests for at least one full calendar year before re-applying.

Application / Request Process

Prepare a written proposal on organization letterhead including:
- Organization name and address
- Contact person and title
- Amount requested
- Description of mission and community impact
- Current board of directors list
- Geographic area and population served
- Purpose of requested funds and project budget (if applicable)
- IRS letter confirming 501(c)(3) status
Submit the proposal online or by postal mail (fax submissions are not accepted).