Defense Credit Union Council Inc
Dcuc's primary purpose is to assist member credit unions whose field of membership includes a segment of military and/or civilian personnel of the U.S. defense establishment.
Defense Credit Union Council Inc at a glance
In short: Defense Credit Union Council Inc gave $69K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $68,921
- -45.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,784
- -45.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,801
- Total assets
- $9,333,017
- -0.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (59% 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 Defense Credit Union Council Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Defense Credit Union Council Inc
Who Defense Credit Union Council Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Filene Research Institute ($25K). Together the top 5 received $69K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 33 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Defense Credit Union Council Inc gives
- Giving fell 58% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $69K (2024) to $184K (2020). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $69K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Filene Research Institute Madison, WI | 2024 Incubation Lab Sponsorship | $25,000 |
| National Credit Union Foundation Madison, WI | Gem fund donation and herb wegner foundation dinner support | $15,600 |
| USA Cares Inc Louisville, KY | Conference with a Purpose | $11,801 |
| Service Credit Union Impact Foundation Portsmouth, NH | General Purpose | $8,300 |
| Credit Union Miracle Day Inc Columbia, MD | Gala in a Box Sponsorship | $8,220 |
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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 | $9,333,017 | $3,026,926 | $3,662,005 | $68,921 | 5 | $159,653 |
| 2023 | $9,392,673 | $3,011,777 | $3,519,341 | $127,068 | 5 | $132,247 |
| 2022 | $9,557,028 | $2,757,338 | $2,769,562 | $119,484 | 6 | $149,503 |
| 2021 | $9,962,978 | $3,266,018 | $2,496,074 | $165,366 | 8 | $614,636 |
| 2020 | $9,507,273 | $2,377,885 | $1,862,927 | $183,675 | 9 | $264,042 |
| 2019 | $8,577,136 | $2,947,422 | $2,489,203 | $106,565 | 6 | $218,043 |
About Defense Credit Union Council Inc
Based on IRS filings
Defense Credit Union Council Inc is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $69K. Net investment income was $160K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Defense Credit Union Council Inc is led by Anthony Hernandez, CEO & President on every filing since 2019; 4 of 13 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anthony Hernandez
CEO & President
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$326K (2019) → $449K (2024)
Jack Fallis
Chair
1st Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2023
Chairman → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
4.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Low
Director of Conferences & Events
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$111K (2023) → $105K (2024)
Bill Birnie
Director
Chairman → Chairman & Director, 2023
Chairman & Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin Larsen
Director
On filings since 2022
2.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Araujo
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Merlo
Vice President
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$124K (2019) → $163K (2024)
Jason Stverak
Chief Advocacy Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$210K (2024)
Frank Padak
2nd Vice Chair
Treasurer → 2nd Vice Chairman, 2023
2nd Vice Chairman → 2nd Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
2.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maggie Sayer
1st Vice Chair
2nd Vice Chairman → 1st Vice Chairman, 2023
1st Vice Chairman → 1st Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
3.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ron Aoki
Treasurer
Director → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
3.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Ross
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
1.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Hayes
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Denise Floyd (2019–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Gary Yonamine (2019–2020) — Secretary
- Former: Michael Kloiber (2019–2020) — Chairman
- Former: Stewart Ramsey (2019) — 1st Vice Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $449K, to Anthony Hernandez (CEO/President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Defense Credit Union Council Inc
How much does Defense Credit Union Council Inc give each year?
Defense Credit Union Council Inc gave $69K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $127K across 5 grants.
What is Defense Credit Union Council Inc's typical grant size?
Defense Credit Union Council Inc's median grant in 2024 was $11,801, and its average grant was $13,784, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Defense Credit Union Council Inc give grants?
Defense Credit Union Council Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Kentucky (17%) and New Hampshire (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (2 grants).
Does Defense Credit Union Council Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 20% of Defense Credit Union Council Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Defense Credit Union Council Inc's largest grantees?
Defense Credit Union Council Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Filene Research Institute ($25,000), National Credit Union Foundation ($15,600) and USA Cares Inc ($11,801), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Defense Credit Union Council Inc?
Defense Credit Union Council Inc reported $9.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.0M.
What is Defense Credit Union Council Inc's EIN?
Defense Credit Union Council Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1405036. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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