People Helping People
The Gulf Winds Foundation was founded in January 2021 to formalize the longstanding charitable efforts of Gulf Winds Credit Union. The Foundation’s mission is to create a sustainable funding source for community organizations that provide elder services, youth services, basic needs and financial education. Our giving philosophy is to provide annual donations that can be depended on year-after-year, to help funded partners create sustainable programmatic results.
Scholarships
Gulf Winds recognizes the increasing costs of further education and is committed to supporting our members by providing annual scholarships of $5,000 each. Since 2007, Gulf Winds has proudly granted $297,500 in scholarships to 75 students pursuing higher education.
2026-2027 Scholarship Cycle
The 2026-2027 Scholarship Cycle is not yet open. Please check back here in January 2026 for updates and information on the application process.
2025 Recipients
Congratulations to our 2025 scholarship recipients Jacob Akers, Monessa McMillan, Breely Richardson, Lael Peterson, and Jessica Abraham! Read more about the 2025 recipients »
Board of Directors
The Gulf Winds Foundation is made up of dedicated Credit Union professionals and volunteers who are responsible for the decisions, activities and resources of the community-focused organization.
Contact Us
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