State College of Florida Foundation announces a charitable gift of $25,000 from the Suncoast Credit Union Foundation. The funds will be used for student scholarships, academic enhancements, and capital projects. The SCF Foundation awards over 2.1M+ in student scholarships each year and over 1M in academic enhancements.
“Suncoast Credit Union’s generous investment in State College of Florida is an investment in the future of our students and our community,” said Vice President, Advancement and Foundation Executive Director Cassandra Holmes. “Their commitment to education and opportunity helps provide the resources and support students need to succeed both in the classroom and beyond. We are incredibly grateful for Suncoast’s partnership and their belief in the transformative power of education.”
Suncoast Credit Union, Florida’s largest credit union, founded the Suncoast Credit Union Foundation to promote the education, health and emotional well-being of children in the community. Each time a Suncoast member uses their debit or credit card, the credit union donates four cents to the Foundation to fund local initiatives. Since its inception in 1990, the Foundation has raised and donated more than $68 million.
“Suncoast Credit Union was founded by educators more than 90 years ago, so education has always been near and dear to our hearts,” said Jeff Kunberger, executive director of Suncoast Credit Union Foundations. “We’re proud to support student scholarships, celebrate academic achievement and assist the Foundation’s efforts to create brighter futures for students. We wish everyone continued success in the years ahead.”
For more information, visit https://www.suncoast.com/Why-Suncoast/Community/Suncoast-Foundation
State College of Florida Foundation is the direct support fundraising organization for State College of Florida, the region’s oldest and largest public post-secondary institution serving Sarasota, Manatee, and surrounding counties. We aspire to double our endowment to remove the financial obstacles for all deserving students who want to improve their lives with a State College of Florida education, in order to contribute to the vitality of our community and to expand innovative, academic enhancements of the college to make it the best educational experience in the region.
Suncoast Credit Union is the largest credit union in Florida, the seventh largest in the United States by membership and the 10th largest by assets, with more than $22 billion in assets. Chartered in 1934 as Hillsborough County Teachers Credit Union, Suncoast operates 98 full-service branches and serves more than 1.5 million members statewide. As a local, community-focused credit union, anyone who lives, works or attends school in Suncoast’s service area is eligible for membership. In August 2026, members of Launch Credit Union approved a merger with Suncoast. Launch will operate as Launch, a Branch of Suncoast Credit Union, during the transition period while the organizations work toward full operational integration by mid-2027. Guided by its “people helping people” philosophy, Suncoast is dedicated to supporting the communities it serves. Since 1990, the Suncoast Credit Union Foundation has raised and donated more than $68 million to organizations and initiatives that support the health, education and emotional well-being of children. For more information, visit suncoast.com