California Credit Union League
The California Credit Union League is an Ontario, California-based trade association for credit unions in California and Nevada. Its filing type is Form 990 (a public charity). The organization says it provides credit unions with advocacy, education, information, and leadership; its 2024 filing reports grants to credit unions in California.
California Credit Union League at a glance
In short: California Credit Union League gave $64K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $64,272
- -19.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -23.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,427
- +4.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $35,699,222
- +6.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to California Credit Union League
- Contact
Mailing address: 2855 E Guasti Road 202, Ontario, CA 91761-1250
Phone: (909) 212-6000
Website: https://ccul.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who California Credit Union League funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Parishoners Federal Credit Union ($8K). Together the top 10 received $64K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 29 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The League serves credit unions in California and Nevada. All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How California Credit Union League gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $80K (2023). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $64K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Parishoners Federal Credit Union Torrance, CA | To support credit union in providing financial products to their members who are associated with specific catholic parishes and other catholic-affiliated organizations in southern California | $7,790 |
| Kaiperm Credit Union Walnut Creek, CA | To assist the credit union in providing valuable financial products and services. | $7,500 |
| El Monte Community Credit Union El Monte, CA | To assist the credit union in providing valuable financial products and services. | $6,895 |
| Organized Labor Credit Union Modesto, CA | To support the credit union achieve their core values and commitment. | $6,500 |
| Mid Cities Credit Union Compton, CA | To help the credit union in its vision to educate their member reach financial goals. | $6,000 |
| Inland Federal Credit Union La Mesa, CA | To help the credit union in its mission to help members reach their financial dreams. | $6,000 |
| Santa Barbara County Federal Credit Union Santa Barbara, CA | To help the credit union in its mission to help members reach their financial dreams. | $6,000 |
| SMW 104 Federal Credit Union Livermore, CA | To support the credit union achieve their core values and commitment. | $6,000 |
| Comunidad Latina Federal Credit Union Santa Ana, CA | To support the credit union achieve their core values and commitment. | $5,814 |
| Valley Agricultural Federal Credit Union Santa Paula, CA | To help the credit union in its mission to help members reach their financial dreams. | $5,773 |
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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 | $35,699,222 | $8,848,716 | $7,444,947 | $64,272 | 10 | $964,355 |
| 2023 | $33,476,335 | $8,666,025 | $6,520,032 | $79,929 | 13 | $563,834 |
| 2022 | $31,159,422 | $7,938,377 | $6,736,755 | $33,219 | 5 | $302,992 |
| 2021 | $29,531,328 | $7,558,766 | $6,575,892 | $5,195 | 1 | $259,098 |
| 2020 | $28,674,426 | $6,686,522 | $6,079,852 | — | — | $301,164 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to provide credit unions with advocacy, education, information, and leadership. Its filing describes advocacy to increase awareness and support for credit unions and enhance their legislative and regulatory environment; information intended to make the organization a resource for credit unions and other interested parties; education programs to help credit unions navigate financial services; and leadership promoting cooperation and cultivating industry leaders.
The 2024 filing lists grants to credit unions. Among the recipients, El Monte Community Credit Union describes itself as a nonprofit financial cooperative providing savings and loan services, with a mission to charge members less on loans and pay more on deposits. Organized Labor Credit Union describes its mission as promoting thrift and savings among its members.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the League reported 10 grants totaling $64,272. Grants ranged from $5,773 to $7,790, with a median of $6,000. Recipients included Parishoners Federal Credit Union ($7,790), Kaiperm Credit Union ($7,500), El Monte Community Credit Union ($6,895), and Organized Labor Credit Union ($6,500). The filing describes these awards as supporting credit unions’ services, values, and missions.
The League also lists a NextGen Advocacy Grant for employees of member credit unions in California or Nevada. It supports advocacy skills and participation in advocacy efforts, including engagement with policymakers. The stated deadline was June 30, 2026, which is a past cycle as of September 29, 2026.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Donna Bland as executive director/chair; Sara Klein as executive director/vice chair; and Rob Greaff as an at-large executive committee member. Directors listed are Carrie Birkhofer, Dave Gunderson, Harold Roundtree, Jenna Lampson, and Jennifer Oliver. Keith Sultemeier and Nader Moghaddam are listed as ex-officio directors.
California Credit Union League is led by Diana Dykstra, Former President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 8 of 19 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Diana Dykstra
Former President & CEO
President & CEO → Former President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$1.4M (2020) → $736K (2024)
Scott Simpson
President & CEO
New on the 2024 filing
30 hrs/week
$645K (2024)
Sara Klein
Executive Director & Vice Chair
Director → At Large Executive Committee Member, 2022
At Large Executive Committee Member → Executive Director & Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna Bland
Executive Director & Chair
Director → Executive Director & Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nader Moghaddam
Director - Ex-Officio
Director - Ex-Officio → Ex-Officio & Director, 2022
Ex-Officio & Director → Director - Ex-Officio, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Gunderson
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Oliver
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carrie Birkhofer
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harold Roundtree
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenna Lampson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith Sultemeier
Director - Ex-Officio
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Davina Law
Secretary & Executive Assistant
Executive Secretary → Secretary & Executive Assistant, 2021
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$80K (2020) → $115K (2024)
Richard Stanton
Vice President Media Relations & Data
Vice President Media Relations & Data → Vice President Media Relations & Data Analysis, 2023
Vice President Media Relations & Data Analysis → Vice President Media Relations & Data, 2024
On filings since 2020
32 hrs/week
$120K (2020) → $161K (2024)
Robert Wilson
Senior Vice President State Government Affairs
Vice President State Govt Affairs → Senior Vice President State Govt Affairs, 2023
Senior Vice President State Govt Affairs → Senior Vice President State Government Affairs, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$144K (2020) → $300K (2024)
Lisa Deschaine-Quaranta
Vice President of Regulatory Advocacy
Vice President of Regulatory Advocacy → Vice President of Regulatory Advocacy & Compliance, 2023
Vice President of Regulatory Advocacy & Compliance → Vice President of Regulatory Advocacy, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$130K (2021) → $172K (2024)
Angelica Rodriguez
Political Advocacy Manager
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$110K (2023) → $104K (2024)
Stephanie Cuevas
Senior Vice President Federal Govt Affairs
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$197K (2023) → $281K (2024)
Lawrence Palochik
Executive Vice President
CFO, Senior Vice President & Cu Solutions → CFO & Senior Vice President, 2021
CFO & Senior Vice President → Executive Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rob Greaff
At Large Executive Cmte Member
Director → At Large Executive Cmte Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Carol Galizia (2020–2023) — Executive Director & Vice Chair
- Former: Geri Lachance (2020–2023) — Executive Director & Chairman
- Former: Terry Campbell (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jose Lara (2021–2023) — Director - Ex-Officio
- Former: Dave Roughton (2020–2022) — Past Chair & Executive Member
- Former: Jeremy Empol (2020–2022) — Lobbyist & Vice President Federal Govt
- Former: Robert Arnould (2020–2022) — Senior Vice President Advocacy
- Former: Charles Papenfus (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: John Cassidy (2020–2021) — Executive Director & Past Chair
- Former: Jon Hernandez (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Heather Denecochea (2021) — Advocacy Administrator Specialist
- Former: Rosie Zarubick (2020) — Director
- Former: Sharon Turley (2020) — Former Vice President of Regulatory Advocacy
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $736K, to Diana Dykstra (Former President/CEO). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about California Credit Union League
How much does California Credit Union League give each year?
California Credit Union League gave $64K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $80K across 13 grants.
What is California Credit Union League's typical grant size?
California Credit Union League's median grant in 2024 was $6,000, and its average grant was $6,427, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does California Credit Union League give grants?
California Credit Union League gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does California Credit Union League give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on California Credit Union League's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are California Credit Union League's largest grantees?
California Credit Union League's largest 2024 grantees include Parishoners Federal Credit Union ($7,790), Kaiperm Credit Union ($7,500) and El Monte Community Credit Union ($6,895), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is California Credit Union League?
California Credit Union League reported $35.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.8M.
What does California Credit Union League fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to provide credit unions with advocacy, education, information, and leadership. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from California Credit Union League?
California Credit Union League has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check ccul.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is California Credit Union League's EIN?
California Credit Union League's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-0357265. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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