Our Story

Our story began in 1937, before our foundation was established, when eight MSU faculty members founded MSU Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU) out of a single desk drawer. The Credit Union was created to offer financial solutions for community members following the Great Depression. Giving back and helping others is at the core of who we are and what we do. In 2019, the Credit Union introduced the Desk Drawer Fund, a foundation built to support the places and people that make our communities vibrant and strong.

Our collective impact has grown through the efforts of the foundation and it’s donors as we focus on supporting five philanthropic pillars in the communities served by MSUFCU and OU Credit Union.

The founding idea, we can make a difference together, executed from a single desk drawer those many years ago, remains true today. We are excited to continue empowering those in our community to achieve their goals through the support of our Credit Union members, employees, and community partners.