Ideal Credit Union Community Foundation Raises $35,000 at The Inaugural i-Dill Pickleball Open

Woodbury, MN – November 12, 2024 – The Ideal Credit Union Community Foundation is excited to announce that its inaugural i-Dill Pickleball Open raised over $35,000 to support local initiatives in the Twin Cities area.

The event, held at the Lucky Shots Pickleball Club on Tuesday, October 22, was a smashing success, bringing together pickleball enthusiasts, community members and local businesses for a fun-filled day of competition, food and fundraising.

The i-Dill Pickleball Open featured an action-packed pickleball tournament, where players of all skill levels competed on the courts, battling it out in friendly but fierce matches. While the tournament showcased impressive athleticism, the day was about more than just pickleball—it was about community, camaraderie and making a positive impact. Attendees enjoyed lunch, a whiskey tasting by Brother Justus Whiskey Co., a raffle, an auction with Minnesota Wild and Vikings tickets, and a ‘Spirits Wall,’ where guests could dill-light in taking home a premium bottle or two!

Alisha Johnson, Event Chairperson, praised the recent event, saying, “This was a great example of how our Ideal community can come together to support important causes in a fun and engaging way. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, partners and participants, we raised over $35,000 to support local initiatives. It’s an incredible start to what we hope will be an annual tradition!”

The event recognized the champions of the pickleball tournament in a short winners’ ceremony, whose victories were celebrated alongside all participants. A special thanks to Lucky Shots Pickleball Club for hosting the event, and to the dedicated volunteers, sponsors and players who made it all possible.

The Ideal Credit Union Community Foundation’s mission is to enhance the quality of life in the communities it serves by supporting local causes and initiatives. Since its inception in 2005, the Foundation has funded tens of thousands of dollars in grants to a variety of local organizations, helping to improve the lives of residents throughout the Twin Cities area.

About the Ideal Credit Union Community Foundation

The Ideal Credit Union Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization committed to improving the quality of life in the communities it serves. Since its founding in 2005, the Foundation has raised and distributed thousands of dollars in grants to local initiatives aimed at fostering community development, education, and health. To learn more or to contribute, visit www.idealcu.com/foundation.

About Ideal Credit Union

Founded in 1926, Ideal Credit Union is a member-owned financial institution that is dedicated to providing financial services driven by a sincere and personal interest in the needs of our employees, members, and community. Ideal CU offers a complete range of services, including a full suite of digital banking products, savings, checking, loans, mortgage products, business services and more.

Offices are located in Eagan, Hugo, Inver Grove Heights, North St. Paul, Stillwater and Woodbury. Visit idealcu.com for details and directions. Ideal was voted “2023 and 2024 Best in State Credit Union” by Forbes, 2023 Minneapolis – St. Paul Business Journal “Best Place to Work,” “Best Credit Union” for five years in a row by readers of the Stillwater Gazette, and was the Readers’ Choice 2024 Best of the Press Hugo Citizen winner in the categories of “Best Workplace,” “Best Bank/Financial,” “Best Mortgage Company,” and “Best Customer Service for a Local Business.”