Affinity Federal Credit Union Foundation
To provide members and communities with solutions to improve financial wellness, educational programs that enable self-sufficiency, and support that ensures access to essential healthcare services.
Affinity Federal Credit Union Foundation at a glance
In short: Affinity Federal Credit Union Foundation gave $6K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,000
- -95.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,000
- -90.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $647,390
- -11.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Affinity Federal Credit Union Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Visions and Pathways ($6K).
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 15 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Affinity Federal Credit Union Foundation gives
- Giving fell 82% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2024) to $275K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Visions and Pathways Bridgewater, NJ | Operational Support | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $647,390 | $271,214 | $251,396 | $6,000 | 1 | $26,894 |
| 2023 | $734,190 | $259,673 | $329,172 | $120,000 | 2 | $24,722 |
| 2022 | $788,142 | $398,525 | $441,593 | $275,000 | 5 | $4,549 |
| 2021 | $573,756 | $246,342 | $212,711 | $33,500 | 2 | $2,090 |
| 2020 | $540,125 | $99,213 | $154,429 | $37,500 | 5 | $5,852 |
About Affinity Federal Credit Union Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Affinity Federal Credit Union Foundation is a public charity, based in Basking Ridge, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $647K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $6K. Net investment income was $27K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Affinity Federal Credit Union Foundation is led by Kelly Watts, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kelly Watts
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
John Fenton
Chair
Chair → Board Chair, 2021
Board Chair → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank Giannelli
Trustee
Board Trustee → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
MaryAnne Melanson
Trustee
Board Trustee → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Jansen
Trustee
Board Trustee → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandy Sharp
Trustee
Board Trustee → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Luis Alzate-Duque
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shay Wadher
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Watkinson
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kawanzaa King
Secretary
Board Trustee → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Cohen
Vice Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Reade
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Joseph Herbst (2020–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Andre Solomon (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Karla Wallack (2021–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Jacquelyn Kearns (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Jacqui Kearns (2020–2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Affinity Federal Credit Union Foundation
How much does Affinity Federal Credit Union Foundation give each year?
Affinity Federal Credit Union Foundation gave $6K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $120K across 2 grants.
How large is Affinity Federal Credit Union Foundation?
Affinity Federal Credit Union Foundation reported $647K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $271K.
Where does Affinity Federal Credit Union Foundation operate?
Affinity Federal Credit Union Foundation has awarded grants in Connecticut, New Jersey.
What is Affinity Federal Credit Union Foundation's EIN?
Affinity Federal Credit Union Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2706810. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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