Azura Credit Union
Azura Credit Union is based in Topeka, Kansas, and is identified in its filing as a Form 990 (a public charity). The organization says it was formed in 1974 and serves members through financial and related services. Its community giving includes support for Kansas organizations, employee-led charitable grants, classroom grants, and scholarships.
Azura Credit Union at a glance
In short: Azura Credit Union gave $245K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in Kansas. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $245,074
- +17.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +18.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,852
- -0.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $16,240
- Total assets
- $830,258,206
- +3.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (2 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Azura Credit Union
- How to Apply
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Azura says it is not currently accepting donation applications. The AEF describes a twice-yearly application process for eligible local nonprofits and community groups; the scholarship and teacher programs have their own eligibility requirements and application periods.
- Review Cycle
- The listed 2027 scholarship deadline is April 1, 2027. The listed Teacher Grant Program deadline is November 30, 2026.
- Deadline
- The listed 2027 scholarship deadline is April 1, 2027.
- Next open deadline
- April 1, 2027 (Above & Beyond Scholarship)
- Contact
Mailing address: 610 Sw 10Th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66612-1673
Phone: (785) 233-5556
Website: https://azuracu.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Azura Credit Union
Above & Beyond Scholarship
Azura Credit Union
Amount
$3,000
Deadline
Expected ~April
Based on past cycles
Azura Employee Foundation Grants
Azura Credit Union
Amount
Up to $10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Educators of Tomorrow Scholarship
Azura Credit Union
Amount
$3,000
Deadline
Expected ~April
Based on past cycles
Who Azura Credit Union funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Military Veteran Project Inc ($42K). Together the top 10 received $221K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 52 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Azura’s 2025 filing reports that all grant dollars went to recipients in Kansas. Its website describes donation partnerships in Northeast Kansas and says organizations based outside its Kansas membership map are not eligible for donation consideration. AEF applications are limited to organizations or community groups serving Shawnee, Franklin, or Johnson County and/or Topeka, Lenexa, Mission, Olathe, or Ottawa. The scholarship programs cover eligible students attending an accredited higher education institution in Kansas or within 80 miles of an Azura location named in the program description.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Azura Credit Union open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 13 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $18K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $120K (2020) to $245K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $245K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Military Veteran Project Inc Topeka, KS | Prevention of Military Suicide Through Treatment and Research | $41,854 |
| Helping Hands Humane Society Topeka, KS | Care for animals without homes and support for pet adoption | $34,350 |
| Tarc Inc Topeka, KS | Services and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities | $34,085 |
| Harvesters-the Community Food Network Topeka, KS | Food Pantry | $19,572 |
| Topeka Rescue Mission Topeka, KS | Homeless Shelter and Assistance | $19,220 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Topeka Topeka, KS | Youth Programs | $17,946 |
| Supporting Kids Foundation Lenexa, KS | Financial Support for Families Battling Childhood Cancer | $16,240 |
| Stormont-Vail Healthcare Inc Topeka, KS | Improve Health-Care of Our Community | $14,713 |
| Shawnee Heights Public Schools Tecumseh, KS | Community Student and Teacher Educational Support | $13,487 |
| Greater Topeka Partnership Foundation Topeka, KS | Betterment of the Topeka Area | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $830,258,206 | $59,124,279 | $56,344,221 | $245,074 | 13 | $6,154,953 |
| 2024 | $806,120,563 | $58,239,569 | $56,925,248 | $208,188 | 11 | $6,934,581 |
| 2023 | $784,341,030 | $49,794,274 | $45,279,466 | $141,567 | 9 | $4,039,257 |
| 2022 | $740,352,514 | $38,277,046 | $30,347,956 | $130,617 | 10 | $2,122,896 |
| 2021 | $682,703,343 | $33,958,013 | $24,261,793 | $124,548 | 9 | $1,185,704 |
| 2020 | $634,094,379 | $29,147,965 | $25,400,575 | $119,545 | 10 | $1,592,516 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Azura’s stated mission is “enhancing lives by delivering innovative financial service, education, and value through personal and community engagement.” Its website also describes initiatives for education, affordable housing, and local economic development.
The 2025 grants show support for a range of Kansas organizations. For example, TARC describes its work as serving and advocating for people affected by intellectual, developmental, and related disabilities. Topeka Rescue Mission says it provides emergency shelter and meals for people who are homeless or hungry. Supporting Kids Foundation says it provides immediate financial assistance to families in the greater Kansas City area whose child has pediatric cancer. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Azura reported 13 grants totaling $245,074. Grants ranged from $7,750 to $41,854, with a median of $16,240. The reported recipient-state distribution was 100% Kansas.
Among the largest 2025 grants were Military Veteran Project Inc. ($41,854) for prevention of military suicide through treatment and research; Helping Hands Humane Society ($34,350) for animal care and pet adoption; TARC Inc. ($34,085) for services and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities; Harvesters–The Community Food Network ($19,572) for a food pantry; and Topeka Rescue Mission ($19,220) for homeless shelter and assistance.
Azura’s website says its Azura Employee Foundation (AEF) makes charitable donations to nonprofits serving Northeast Kansas using employee contributions. For 2025, it said the foundation would focus on nonprofits providing needed services. The AEF welcomes applications from nonprofit organizations and community groups serving Shawnee, Franklin, or Johnson County and/or Topeka, Lenexa, Mission, Olathe, or Ottawa. It asks applicants to request no more than $10,000, with the committee retaining discretion over award amounts. Funding is offered twice a year, in spring and winter; recipients may apply again one full calendar year after receiving a grant. The foundation’s stated exclusions include individuals, for-profit organizations, capital projects, debt reduction, political campaigns, conference attendance, endowments, and programs promoting religious or sectarian activities.
Azura also offers scholarships to eligible students: the Educators of Tomorrow Scholarship and Above & Beyond Scholarship each award $3,000. The listed 2027 application deadline for both is April 1, 2027. The Teacher Grant Program provides up to $300 to eligible Azura-member teachers for classroom expenses; its listed application windows are January 1–March 1 and September 1–November 30, with a listed deadline of November 30, 2026. These programs have specific membership, geographic, and other eligibility requirements.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Brad Deiter as chairman; Shirley Martin as treasurer; Marcia DeChand as secretary; and Robert Balsters, Stephen McIntosh, Randy Pachosa, Bryan Vargas, Jason Fisher, and Maggie Sullivan as directors. Greg Winkler is listed as president/CEO.
Azura Credit Union is led by Greg Winkler, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 14 of 23 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Greg Winkler
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$295K (2020) → $411K (2025)
Brad Deiter
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Vargas
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randy Pachosa
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Balsters
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen McIntosh
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Fisher
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maggie Sullivan
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brentt Moon
Svp-Operations & Info Syst
Svp-Operations, Systems & CIO → Svp-Operations, Info Systems & CIO, 2023
Svp-Operations, Info Systems & CIO → Svp-Operations & Info Syst, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$160K (2020) → $280K (2025)
David Linderman
Svp-Finance & CFO
Vp-Finance & Accounting → Svp-Finance & Accounting, 2022
Svp-Finance & Accounting → Svp-Finance & CFO, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$106K (2020) → $212K (2025)
Lisa Brown
Svp-Administration & CAO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$168K (2020) → $231K (2025)
Mary Munger
Vp-Member Experience
Vp-Member Service → Vp-Member Experience, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$107K (2020) → $176K (2025)
Sheryl Dick
Svp-Member Service & Cro
Svp-Member Services & Cro → Svp-Retail Services & Cro, 2022
Svp-Retail Services & Cro → Svp-Member Service & Cro, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$101K (2020) → $147K (2025)
Courtney Stillings
Vp-Risk Management
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$107K (2022) → $151K (2025)
Hannah Anderson
Svp-Lending & Clo
Svp-Lending → Svp-Lending & Clo, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$120K (2022) → $210K (2025)
Jennifer Keim
Svp-Compliance & CCO
Svp-Compliance → Svp-Compliance & CCO, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$121K (2022) → $238K (2025)
Kurtis Scott
Vp-Digital Services
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$115K (2022) → $195K (2025)
Brooke Hamilton
Vp-Digital Member Experien
Vp-Digital Member Experience → Vp-Digital Member Experien, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$147K (2023) → $90K (2025)
Cassandra Owen
Vp-Project Management
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$120K (2023) → $172K (2025)
Christy Campbell
Vp-Human Resources
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$137K (2024) → $150K (2025)
Valerie Taylor
Vp-Marketing
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$130K (2024) → $158K (2025)
Marcia Dechand
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shirley Martin
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Alex Hummel (2024) — Project Manager
- Former: Kevin Harkins (2024) — Indirect Project Manager
- Former: Robert Schoenberg (2024) — Facilities Project Coordinator
- Former: Allyson Shove-Chard (2020–2023) — Vp-Marketing
- Former: Jim Frownfelter (2020–2023) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Tina Freese (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Evan Bounous (2020–2022) — Vp-Information Security & Technology
- Former: Janice Davis (2020–2021) — Vp-Lending
- Former: John Blocher (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Bobb Collie (2020) — Vice Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $411K, to Greg Winkler (President/CEO). 14 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Azura Credit Union
How much does Azura Credit Union give each year?
Azura Credit Union gave $245K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $208K across 11 grants.
What is Azura Credit Union's typical grant size?
Azura Credit Union's median grant in 2025 was $16,240, and its average grant was $18,852, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Azura Credit Union that year got $8K on average.
Where does Azura Credit Union give grants?
Azura Credit Union gives mostly in Kansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Topeka, KS (10 grants).
Does Azura Credit Union give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Azura Credit Union's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Azura Credit Union's largest grantees?
Azura Credit Union's largest 2025 grantees include Military Veteran Project Inc ($41,854), Helping Hands Humane Society ($34,350) and Tarc Inc ($34,085), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Azura Credit Union?
Azura Credit Union reported $830.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $59.1M.
What does Azura Credit Union fund?
Azura’s stated mission is “enhancing lives by delivering innovative financial service, education, and value through personal and community engagement.” Its website also describes initiatives for education, affordable housing, and local economic development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Azura Credit Union?
Azura says it is not currently accepting donation applications. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Azura Credit Union's EIN?
Azura Credit Union's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-0625190. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 26, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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