ACUMA Selects The Bollinger Foundation as Charitable Partner

Las Vegas, Nev. – As an extension of its mission to serve America’s communities by supporting credit union mortgage lending services, the American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA) and its Board of Directors have selected The Bollinger Foundation as its Charitable Partner. The new relationship was announced by ACUMA President Peter J. Benjamin, CMB, during the closing session of the Association’s 2024 Annual Conference this week in Las Vegas.

Based in Washington, D.C., the Bollinger Foundation was established in 1989 to support the education and well-being of children who have lost one or more parents. The Foundation was named after Steve Bollinger, former Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, who passed away in 1984, leaving a wife and four children to cope with the emotional and financial devastation that only the loss of a spouse and parent can bring.

“The principles that define The Bollinger Foundation are the same ones that define ACUMA and the credit unions we serve,” Benjamin says. “The Foundation serves families and children in need with compassion, empowerment, integrity, and collaboration, as do credit unions. We couldn’t ask for a better charitable partner.”

The Foundation also builds on a strong sense of community, says ACUMA Chair Amy Moser, supporting those who contribute to public and affordable housing, community and economic development, and the principles that drive such initiatives.

“We are very proud to put ACUMA’s charitable support behind an organization that so closely reflects credit union principles of service,” says Moser, Senior Vice President of Lending for Mountain America Credit Union. “We are looking forward to helping them achieve their goals.”

Officials from the Foundation agree that credit unions’ principles and purpose align well with their own goals and objectives.

“We are thrilled and deeply grateful for ACUMA’s generous support of The Bollinger Foundation,” says Heather Bollinger, Co-president of the Foundation. “Their commitment to fostering education and growth in the mortgage credit union communities aligns beautifully with our mission. This partnership allows us to expand our reach and provide even more support to those in need during challenging times.”