Credit Unions Chartered in the State of Michigan
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Credit Unions Chartered in the State of Michigan at a glance
In short: Credit Unions Chartered in the State of Michigan gave $50K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $50,000
- -17.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -57.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,667
- +93.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $850,578,095
- +2.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (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 Credit Unions Chartered in the State of Michigan
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Credit Unions Chartered in the State of Michigan
Joy in Teaching Grants
Credit Unions Chartered in the State of Michigan
Amount
$500 per grant
Deadline
Deadline not published
Members First Scholarships
Credit Unions Chartered in the State of Michigan
Amount
$10,000 total ($2,500 per recipient)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Credit Unions Chartered in the State of Michigan funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Affordable Housing Alliance ($20K). Together the top 3 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $60K (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable Housing Alliance Midland, MI | To support the ogranization mission of affordable housing for individuals in need | $20,000 |
| Midland Soccer Club Midland, MI | To support youth sports, teamwork, and healthy lifestyle for children and families in the community | $20,000 |
| Midland Center for the Arts Midland, MI | To support arts education, cultural rpograms, and community events that enrich the lives of local families | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $850,578,095 | $62,164,036 | $59,767,012 | $50,000 | 3 | $5,344,686 |
| 2023 | $827,697,863 | $54,322,500 | $51,839,473 | $60,365 | 7 | $3,934,694 |
| 2022 | $814,371,674 | $44,711,143 | $39,920,308 | $10,000 | 1 | $3,761,057 |
| 2021 | $736,881,404 | $38,250,460 | $32,262,942 | — | — | $2,814,326 |
| 2020 | $657,126,701 | $38,003,666 | $34,935,873 | — | — | $3,124,667 |
About Credit Unions Chartered in the State of Michigan
Based on IRS filings
Credit Unions Chartered in the State of Michigan is a public charity, based in Midland, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $850.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $50K. Net investment income was $5.3M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Credit Unions Chartered in the State of Michigan is led by Carrie Iafrate, CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 11 of 19 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carrie Iafrate
CEO
Executive Vice President → President & CEO, 2022
President & CEO → CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$214K (2020) → $390K (2024)
Robert Cooper
Chairperson
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Grant Murschel
Director
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Kreusch
Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Renee Deckrow
Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin Strang
Director
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Garver
COO
Vice President of Operations → COO, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$131K (2020) → $221K (2024)
Kelly Kammer
Vice President Risk Management
Vice President of Risk Management → Vice President Risk Management, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$114K (2020) → $160K (2024)
Tamara McGovern
CFO
Vice President → CFO, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$125K (2020) → $331K (2024)
Marcie Long
Cpso
Cso → Cpso, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$172K (2022) → $221K (2024)
Reid Lundeen
Vice President Lending
Vice President of Lending → Vice President Lending, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$144K (2022) → $138K (2024)
Bethany Dutcher
Vice President Marketing
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$139K (2023) → $159K (2024)
Everett Peterson
Vice President Technology
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$118K (2023) → $133K (2024)
John Pepmeier
Vice President Finance
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$169K (2023) → $182K (2024)
Nicholas Groulx
Vice President Channel Delivery
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$163K (2023) → $172K (2024)
Noelle Robinson
Vice President Culture & Employee Development
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$116K (2023) → $128K (2024)
David Thompson
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Brott
Vice Chairperson
Vice Chairperson → Director, 2021
Director → Vice Chairperson, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenni Bush
Secretary
Secretary → Director, 2022
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Clare Taylor Jr. (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Robert Lancaster (2020–2023) — Vice Chairperson
- Former: Nita Haas (2022–2023) — Real Estate Lending Leader
- Former: Anna Zielinski (2020–2022) — Executive Vice President
- Former: Doug Todd (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Eric Brubaker (2020–2022) — Former President & CEO
- Former: Gary Schenk (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Pamela Ayers (2020–2022) — Vice President of Lending
- Former: Cassandra Chasnis (2021–2022) — Technology Director
- Former: Kristen Walters (2022) — Human Resources Director
- Former: Trish Ross (2021) — Vice President of Marketing
- Former: Charles Otto (2020) — Vice President of Finance
- Former: Elizabeth Christiansen (2020) — Director
- Former: George Yost (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Rob Liebknecht (2020) — Commercial Services Manager
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 $390K, to Carrie Iafrate (CEO). 11 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Credit Unions Chartered in the State of Michigan
How much does Credit Unions Chartered in the State of Michigan give each year?
Credit Unions Chartered in the State of Michigan gave $50K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $60K across 7 grants.
What is Credit Unions Chartered in the State of Michigan's typical grant size?
Credit Unions Chartered in the State of Michigan's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $16,667, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Credit Unions Chartered in the State of Michigan give grants?
Credit Unions Chartered in the State of Michigan gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Midland, MI (3 grants).
Does Credit Unions Chartered in the State of Michigan give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Credit Unions Chartered in the State of Michigan's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Credit Unions Chartered in the State of Michigan?
Credit Unions Chartered in the State of Michigan reported $850.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $62.2M.
What is Credit Unions Chartered in the State of Michigan's EIN?
Credit Unions Chartered in the State of Michigan's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-1489454. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Midland, MI
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Total Given
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Harry a and Margaret D Towsley
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Michigan Association of United Ways Inc
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Assets
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McLaren Bay Region
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Comerica Charitable Foundation
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Assets
$2.9M
Grants
4
Total Given
$3.7M
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