American Association of Credit Union
The purpose of aacul is to assist in the development of its members and to advise and make recommendations to management and policy makers within the credit union movement regarding formulation and implementation of policy to further the interests of credit unions and associations of credit unions.
American Association of Credit Union at a glance
In short: American Association of Credit Union gave $13K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $12,500
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,500
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $2,853,736
- +14.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who American Association of Credit Union funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Credit Union Foundation ($13K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How American Association of Credit Union gives
- Giving fell 47% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2019) to $25K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Credit Union Foundation Madison, WI | Ncuf annual donations: aacul is a corporate level supporter of ncuf's mission that includes improving financial well-being through the credit unions. | $12,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,853,736 | $1,288,838 | $1,281,969 | $12,500 | 1 | $87,027 |
| 2024 | $2,500,016 | $1,221,631 | $1,131,003 | $12,500 | 1 | $102,927 |
| 2023 | $2,441,288 | $980,186 | $791,399 | $25,000 | 2 | $67,252 |
| 2022 | $2,034,779 | $843,087 | $693,623 | $23,500 | 2 | $17,421 |
| 2021 | $1,915,760 | $733,220 | $508,451 | $9,000 | 1 | $3,443 |
| 2020 | $1,595,698 | $633,680 | $403,637 | $15,000 | 1 | $6,584 |
| 2019 | $1,187,711 | $739,194 | $700,785 | $7,500 | 1 | $2,769 |
About American Association of Credit Union
Based on IRS filings
American Association of Credit Union is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $13K. Net investment income was $87K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Association of Credit Union is led by Brad Miller, Aacul President since 2022 (on filings since 2019); 2 of 11 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brad Miller
Aacul President
Executive Director → Aacul President, 2022
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$157K (2019) → $285K (2025)
John Bratsakis
Chair
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2024
Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Austin B. De Bey
Director of Advocacy
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$102K (2024) → $143K (2025)
Patty Corkery
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Harbin
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith Sultemeier
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Beeler
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Olson
Immediate Past Chair
Vice Chairman → Chair, 2022
Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Conway
Immediate Past Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Schline
Vice Chair
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caroline Willard
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Debbie Painter (2019–2023) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Diana Dykstra (2019–2021) — Chairman
- Former: Brad Douglas (2020–2021) — At-Large Director
- Former: Scott Simpson (2019) — Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $285K, to Brad Miller (Aacul President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Association of Credit Union
How much does American Association of Credit Union give each year?
American Association of Credit Union gave $13K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $13K across 1 grant.
How large is American Association of Credit Union?
American Association of Credit Union reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
Where does American Association of Credit Union operate?
American Association of Credit Union has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is American Association of Credit Union's EIN?
American Association of Credit Union's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6046595. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 11, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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