The Ohio Credit Union Foundation recently gained nearly $30,000in donations from its annual golf classic.

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The OCUF said the money, which was garnered from the support ofOhio credit unions, support organizations, employees andvolunteers, will be directed at future generations in the form offinancial education and outreach programs in 2013.

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More than 170 people participated in the event, which had 27different sponsors, with Frost Financial Services acting as theleading sponsor, the foundation said. It was held on Aug. 13 at theFoxfire Golf Club just south of Columbus.

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OCUF Chair Stan Barnes said that the foundation has granted morethan $140,000 to credit unions this year, including grants forfinancial education and scholarships for high school and collegestudents.

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He added that the donations have also been used for professionaldevelopment of credit union board and staff, as well as forproviding assistance to members affected by Ohio's June windstorm.

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The foundation said that its goal is to raise $200,000 by theend of 2012 to help further its cause.

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