PeakCU Foundation Expands Community Investment to Nearly $1.8 Million

The philanthropic arm of Peak Credit Union rebrands to support education, food security, and financial literacy across Washington and Oregon.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The TwinStar Community Foundation has officially been renamed the PeakCU Foundation, reflecting its role within the newly formed Peak Credit Union while reaffirming its longstanding commitment to education, food security, and community well-being across Washington and Oregon. Since its establishment in 2015, the Foundation has invested nearly $1.8 million in initiatives such as eliminating school lunch debt, supporting educators through Classroom Cash grants, and providing scholarships to students.

Why it matters

The renaming of the Foundation aligns with the 2025 rebrand of TwinStar Credit Union and Northwest Community Credit Union into Peak Credit Union, allowing the philanthropic arm to build on its legacy of community impact and expand its reach across the region. The Foundation's focus on education, food security, and financial literacy supports the prosperity of local communities by investing in their most vital resources - students, educators, and families.

The details

The PeakCU Foundation operates as a distinct legal entity while working closely with Peak Credit Union to expand its community impact. The Foundation's work has centered around three core pillars: eliminating school lunch debt, supporting educators through Classroom Cash grants, and investing in students through scholarships. Since 2018, the Foundation has paid more than $245,000 to help eliminate school lunch debt, awarded over $742,000 through Classroom Cash grants, and provided nearly $800,000 in scholarships.

  • The TwinStar Community Foundation was established in 2015.
  • The Foundation's Classroom Cash program launched in 2000.
  • The Foundation has awarded nearly $800,000 in scholarships since 2003.
  • From 2018 through 2024, the Foundation paid more than $245,000 to help eliminate school lunch debt.
  • Peak Credit Union was formed in 2025 through the merger of TwinStar Credit Union and Northwest Community Credit Union.

The players

Peak Credit Union

A member-owned, not-for-profit credit union serving individuals, families, and businesses across Washington and Oregon with more than 250,000 members and $4 billion in assets. The credit union was founded by educators and millworkers and is rooted in a legacy of service and community.

PeakCU Foundation

A 501C3 non-profit philanthropic foundation affiliated with Peak Credit Union, dedicated to strengthening communities across Washington and Oregon. Formerly known as the TwinStar Community Foundation, the organization supports education, food security, classroom resources, scholarships, and financial literacy initiatives.

David Tuyo

CEO of Peak Credit Union.

Amanda Stevens

Foundation & Education Development Manager for the PeakCU Foundation.

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What they’re saying

“This change reflects who we are today and where we're going. The PeakCU Foundation represents our dedication to focused, local giving built on a much longer history of educational support. Aligning under one name allows us to build on that legacy and expand our impact across Oregon and Washington.”

— David Tuyo, CEO of Peak Credit Union (PRNewswire)

“Our work has always been guided by a simple belief that well-fed kids create well-fed minds. As the PeakCU Foundation, we're continuing that work with a broader reach and a deeper ability to respond to local needs.”

— Amanda Stevens, Foundation & Education Development Manager (PRNewswire)

What’s next

The PeakCU Foundation plans to continue expanding its community impact across Washington and Oregon, with a focus on supporting local needs and responding to evolving challenges faced by students, educators, and families.

The takeaway

The rebranding of the TwinStar Community Foundation to the PeakCU Foundation demonstrates the credit union's long-term commitment to strengthening local communities through strategic philanthropic investments in education, food security, and financial literacy. By aligning its charitable arm with the broader Peak Credit Union brand, the Foundation is poised to build on its legacy of impact and expand its reach across the region.