Community

We Give Back Because It's Our Home

Members are encouraged to look out for the signature plaid flannel at events like the Ridgefield 4th of July parade, the bathtub race during Camas Days, Portland's Sunday Parkways, Happy Valley Concert Series, and the candy giveaway at Battle Ground’s yearly Harvest Days event. But the fun doesn’t end there!

Supporting the Community

As Pacific Northwest locals, being part of the community isn't just a slogan—it's a way of life.

Whether it’s volunteering, donating money, or running an event, staffers dig in and get involved. iQ is committed to making the Pacific Northwest a better place to live, work and bank. Through outstanding efforts and financial contributions, the support for programs and organizations that enrich the lives of children in the PNW continues to grow.

There’s no better feeling than supporting local communities that embody the organization’s mission and purpose. It’s like finding the perfect pair of hiking boots. Hiding Easter eggs, gathering school supplies, helping with teacher orientations, hosting member appreciation barbecues, and so much more are part of our yearly events calendar. Members, as well as family and friends of members, are always welcome to join the party!

Grants

Read with Me Grants

Elementary school educators receive funds to provide books for their students - books the students can keep forever. It’s a wonderful way to encourage reading and instill a lifelong love of books. To date, more than 75,000 books have been handed out to young readers across our region.

Literacy Grants

Educators are always looking for new and different ways to engage their students – especially in reading. iQ Credit Union is proud to provide literacy grants to middle and high school educators – grants that can be used to fund school supplies, field trips, or any other reading-related program. We support educator requests that present unique and innovative ideas designed to spark student engagement with reading.

Educators in Southwest Washington and the following counties in Oregon: Clackamas, Columbia, Hood River, Multnomah, Washington and Yamhill are eligible.

Applications are closed for the 2024-2025 school year and will re-open in August 1, 2025

iQ Scholarships

Educating Tomorrow’s Leaders

College comes with big books, big lecture halls, and big amounts of homework. These days, it also comes with a big price tag. iQ Credit Union is proud to award several scholarships to help support the continued education of students.

Scholarships are available to students enrolled in area high schools, colleges and trade schools:

Two graduating high school seniors entering college will receive $4,000.
One college student working towards a Baccalaureate, Master’s, or Associate of Arts or Sciences will receive $4,000.
One student working toward a Trade Certificate will receive $4,000.
Two students selected by the Committee from the pool of applicants will each receive $4,000 as the Committee’s Choice Scholarships.

Scholarship applications are now open through March 31, 2024.

Click here for eligibility and applications

If your organization has a desire to help kids, is local within our footprint, and qualifies as a 501(c)(3), please complete the application by clicking here.

iQ for Kids Committee meets in February, May, August, and November.

Here are some of the charities that have benefited from the iQ for Kids fund:

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