Community Impact

Doing good is in our DNA

As an organization, we are dedicated to strengthening the communities we call home. The GCU Foundation provides grant money in support of charitable, educational, and religious interests. Our Members donate their own time and resources to charities that are meaningful to them and their local communities. Individually and collectively, it is our mission to give back.

MEANINGFUL IMPACT

$1.15 MILLION
2025 Charitable Giving
65,000+
2025 Hours Volunteered
140+
2025 Communities Served

PLUS, more than $900,000 in scholarships benefiting 271 Member students over the past 10 years

GCU Foundation

The GCU Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable entity organized by GCU for the purpose of advancing the interests of GCU Members, members of Byzantine Churches in the US, and individuals who are interested in learning more about the Byzantine Catholic Church, its Slavic heritage and its Rusyn culture. The GCU Foundation advances those interests by making monetary grants for charitable, educational and religious purposes.

GCU Charitable Giving

The GCU home office has relationships with many excellent charities, including:

On a local level, our member communities have supported countless causes, including:  

… and many more!

GCU Members are making a difference.

Our Members regularly volunteer their time, organize events, support local charities, and encourage others to support their local communities. See how!