Credit Unions in the State of Washington Peak Credit Union
Credit Unions in the State of Washington Peak Credit Union is based in Olympia, Washington, and is a public charity. The organization’s 2024 filing describes the combination of TwinStar Credit Union and Northwest Credit Union, now known as Peak Credit Union, and a mission to invest in people and build communities where people feel financially secure and empowered.
Credit Unions in the State of Washington Peak Credit Union at a glance
In short: Credit Unions in the State of Washington Peak Credit Union gave $622K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in Washington. 48% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $622,477
- -22.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- -34.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,642
- +17.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,269,782,992
- +1.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 48% first-time grantees (10 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Credit Unions in the State of Washington Peak Credit Union
- Review Cycle
- The listed scholarship application period ran February 1 to March 15, 2026. That cycle has passed.
- Deadline
- The listed scholarship application period ran February 1 to March 15, 2026.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 718, Olympia, WA 98507
Phone: (800) 258-3115
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Credit Unions in the State of Washington Peak Credit Union
Who Credit Unions in the State of Washington Peak Credit Union funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Twinstar Community Foundation ($341K). Together the top 10 received $530K.
Grant Size Distribution
94 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 88 grants of 94 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington and 9% to recipients in Oregon. The scholarship program is described as serving the Pacific Northwest, with a specific focus on communities served by Peak Credit Union and NWCU.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Credit Unions in the State of Washington Peak Credit Union open to new grantees?
48%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 21 grantees (48%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $48K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $268K (2021) to $808K (2023). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $622K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Twinstar Community Foundation Lacey, WA | College/Higher Ed Scholarships/Classroom Assistance | $341,075 |
| Gowest Credit Union Foundation Seatac, WA | Cu for Kids Donation | $45,000 |
| SPSCC Foundation Olympia, WA | Scholars Fund | $38,500 |
| Saint Martin's University Lacey, WA | Athletics Sponsorship; Bus Leadership Donation | $37,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of or and SW WA Portland, OR | Student Welcome Donation | $15,000 |
| Community Foundation of so Puget Sound Olympia, WA | Hearts for Hope Sponsorship | $12,500 |
| Office of the Secretary of State Olympia, WA | Strong Kids Campaign/Emerging Leadership Donation | $10,000 |
| Asian American Council of Oregon Eugene, OR | Give Local/Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Thurston County Olympia, WA | Culture/Arts Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Eugene Public Library Foundation Eugene, OR | Sponsorship/Donation | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The IRS filing reports the following financials by filing year.
The credit union’s 2023 annual report presents unaudited financial statements prepared by TwinStar Credit Union and states that they reflect TwinStar Credit Union only. Those statements report total assets of $4,200,857,296 for 2023.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,269,782,992 | $318,637,000 | $292,369,538 | $622,477 | 21 | $21,246,134 |
| 2023 | $4,200,889,028 | $237,650,989 | $205,361,196 | $807,850 | 32 | $21,407,516 |
| 2022 | $2,252,123,510 | $119,511,993 | $93,765,436 | $567,267 | 21 | $8,396,035 |
| 2021 | $2,172,440,238 | $102,241,429 | $83,435,805 | $267,900 | 11 | $3,659,546 |
| 2020 | $1,846,725,050 | $104,901,205 | $91,268,769 | $271,431 | 9 | $2,591,545 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission stated in the 2024 filing is “Invest in people, champion success. We build communities where all feel financially secure and empowered to reach their dreams.” The filing describes annual scholarships for eligible members through programs for incoming college freshmen and current higher-education students. It also says the organization sponsors community events in education, economic development, and sponsorship categories.
Examples of organizations supported in 2024 show a range of community activities. South Puget Sound Community says its mission is to build resources for student success, while Saint Martin’s University describes educating students to make a positive difference through faith, reason, and service. The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound says it works to grow generosity and well-being in the region; Olympia Family Theater presents affordable theater and educational experiences for young audiences and families. Other recipients include organizations whose stated missions involve family support, youth development, and financial well-being.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the organization reported 21 grants totaling $622,477. Awards ranged from $5,902 to $341,075, with a median of $10,000. The largest grant was $341,075 to TwinStar Community Foundation for college and higher-education scholarships and classroom assistance. Other notable grants included $45,000 to GoWest Credit Union Foundation for a CU for Kids donation, $38,500 to SPSCC Foundation for its Scholars Fund, and $37,500 to Saint Martin’s University for athletics sponsorship and a business leadership donation.
Additional 2024 awards included $15,000 to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oregon and Southwest Washington for a student welcome donation, $12,500 to Community Foundation of South Puget Sound for Hearts for Hope sponsorship, and $10,000 each to Olympia Family Theater and OSLC Developments Inc. for sponsorship or donation purposes.
The TwinStar Community Foundation scholarship program supports eligible members pursuing higher education, including vocational and trade education. The program listing describes general scholarships of up to 44 awards of $2,000 each, plus legacy scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $3,500. Applicants must be members in good standing with Peak Credit Union or NWCU and provide proof of enrollment, a transcript, and a recommendation from someone who is not a family member. High school seniors and continuing education students may apply, and students may apply in each year of continuing education after high school. The filing says scholarship applications are graded by a committee and funds are paid directly to the educational institution; unused funds revert to the credit union.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Thomas Pettus-Czar as chair and Kim Martin as vice chair, both effective March 27, 2024. Mark Neary is listed as secretary, effective the same date. Jon Ruiz is listed as at-large, and Brad Anderson, Barbara Blackmore, Donna Feliciano, and Brian Hurley are listed as directors. David Rainwater and Ron Hastie are listed as chair and vice chair, respectively, until March 27, 2024.
Credit Unions in the State of Washington Peak Credit Union is led by Jeff Kennedy, CEO & Treasurer since 2023 (on filings since 2020); all 42 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeff Kennedy
CEO & Treasurer
CEO, President & Treasurer → CEO & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$889K (2020) → $5.9M (2024)
John Iglesias
President
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$546K (2023) → $3.2M (2024)
David Rainwater
Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$20K (2023) → $14K (2024)
Thomas Pettus-Czar
Chair
Director → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$15K (2023) → $15K (2024)
Brian Hurley
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Donna Feliciano
Director
Director → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Gayla Gjertsen
Director
Chair → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Jena Miller
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $17K (2024)
Brad Anderson
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$12K (2023) → $10K (2024)
Richard Leung
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$12K (2023) → $6K (2024)
Barbara Blackmore
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$10K (2024)
Candice Inskeep
Director of Business Services
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$261K (2024)
Darcy Phillips
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$8K (2024)
Aaron Palmer
Chief Revenue Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$269K (2020) → $610K (2024)
Kim Martin
Vice Chair
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Kimberly Steepy
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$248K (2020) → $437K (2024)
Mark Neary
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Patrice Kruger
Vice President of Channel Services
Assistant Vice President & Branch Delivery → Vice President Channel Services, 2021
Vice President Channel Services → Vice President of Channel Services, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$183K (2020) → $288K (2024)
Racardo McLaughlin
Vice President of Mortgage Lending
Assistant Vice President & Mortgage Origination → Vice President Mortgage Lending, 2022
Vice President Mortgage Lending → Vice President of Mortgage Lending, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$184K (2020) → $300K (2024)
Ron Hastie
Vice Chair
Director at Large → Chair, 2021
Chair → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $14K (2024)
Tammy Teeter
Chief Administrative Officer
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$191K (2021) → $367K (2024)
Debra Gildner
Vice President of Accounting & Finance
Vice President Accounting & Finance → Vice President of Accounting & Finance, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$177K (2022) → $288K (2024)
Diane Sokolik
Vice President of Consumer Lending
Vice President Consumer Lending → Vice President of Consumer Lending, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$184K (2022) → $244K (2024)
Laurie Kresl
Vice President of Marketing
Vice President Marketing → Vice President of Marketing, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$180K (2022) → $262K (2024)
Alan Pitcher
Chief Information Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$173K (2023) → $403K (2024)
Cheryl Crow
Chief Revenue Officer
Chief Credit Officer → Chief Revenue Officer, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$167K (2023) → $419K (2024)
Jeffrey Yoder
Chief Accounting Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$151K (2023) → $367K (2024)
Jon Ruiz
At Large
Director → At Large, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$15K (2023) → $14K (2024)
Kenneth Myhra
Chief Digital & Payments Officer
Chief Payments Officer → Chief Digital & Payments Officer, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$166K (2023) → $395K (2024)
Casey Ries
Vice President of Internal Audit
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$284K (2024)
George Williams
Vice President of Tech Operations & Information Security
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$277K (2024)
Jamie Mullenix
Vice President of Organizational Development
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$245K (2024)
Jennifer Adams
Vice President of People & Culture
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$266K (2024)
Kate Lange
Senior Investment Services Advisor
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$290K (2024)
Kenneth Kendo Santos
Chief Risk Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$364K (2024)
Kyndal Harris
Chief Experience Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$333K (2024)
Loren Camp
Financial Advisor
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$249K (2024)
Matthew Wade
Vice President of Residential Lending
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$281K (2024)
Michelle Lynn
Vice President of Risk Management
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$253K (2024)
Sherwin Wray
Vice President of Investment Services
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$262K (2024)
Terry Hagio
Vice President of Technology Services & Solutions
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$293K (2024)
Todd Dietmeyer
Senior Investment Services Advisor
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$284K (2024)
Former officers (15)
- Former: Jerrod Keller (2020–2023) — Chief Operations Officer
- Former: Ronald Hastie (2022–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Barb Blackmore (2023) — Director
- Former: Dale Tosland (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Rebecca Breen (2020–2022) — Chief Operations Officer
- Former: Rhodetta Seward (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Scott Daukas (2020–2022) — Chief Strategy Officer
- Former: Kimberly Martin (2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Cynthia Halstead (2020–2021) — Branch Mortgage Loan Officer
- Former: Daniela Parker (2020–2021) — Chief Risk Officer
- Former: Elkan Wollenberg (2020–2021) — Vice President Digital Transformation
- Former: Meggan Anderson (2020–2021) — Branch Mortgage Loan Officer
- Former: Nicole Colgan (2020–2021) — Chief People Officer
- Former: Peggy King (2020–2021) — Branch Mortgage Loan Officer
- Former: Matthew Devlin (2020) — Chief Marketing Officer
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 $5.9M, to Jeff Kennedy (CEO/Treasurer). 42 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Credit Unions in the State of Washington Peak Credit Union
How much does Credit Unions in the State of Washington Peak Credit Union give each year?
Credit Unions in the State of Washington Peak Credit Union gave $622K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $808K across 32 grants.
What is Credit Unions in the State of Washington Peak Credit Union's typical grant size?
Credit Unions in the State of Washington Peak Credit Union's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $29,642, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Credit Unions in the State of Washington Peak Credit Union that year got $9K on average.
Where does Credit Unions in the State of Washington Peak Credit Union give grants?
Credit Unions in the State of Washington Peak Credit Union gives mostly in Washington: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oregon (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Olympia, WA (8 grants), Eugene, OR (4 grants) and Lacey, WA (2 grants).
Does Credit Unions in the State of Washington Peak Credit Union give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Credit Unions in the State of Washington Peak Credit Union's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Sponsorship/Donation" (3 grants).
Who are Credit Unions in the State of Washington Peak Credit Union's largest grantees?
Credit Unions in the State of Washington Peak Credit Union's largest 2024 grantees include Twinstar Community Foundation ($341,075), Gowest Credit Union Foundation ($45,000) and SPSCC Foundation ($38,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Credit Unions in the State of Washington Peak Credit Union?
Credit Unions in the State of Washington Peak Credit Union reported $4.3B in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $318.6M.
What does Credit Unions in the State of Washington Peak Credit Union fund?
The mission stated in the 2024 filing is “Invest in people, champion success. We build communities where all feel financially secure and empowered to reach their dreams.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Credit Unions in the State of Washington Peak Credit Union?
Credit Unions in the State of Washington Peak Credit Union has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Credit Unions in the State of Washington Peak Credit Union's EIN?
Credit Unions in the State of Washington Peak Credit Union's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-0440744. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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 November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 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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