First Community Credit Union
First Community Credit Union is an Oregon-based credit union headquartered in Coquille. The organization says it began in 1957 and now has 29 branches serving more than 90,000 members across Oregon. Its 2025 filing identifies its filing type as Form 990 (a public charity).
First Community Credit Union at a glance
In short: First Community Credit Union gave $256K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $13K). 40% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $255,834
- -5.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,792
- -15.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,712,779,148
- +2.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (8 of 20, 2025; small sample)
- 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 First Community Credit Union
- Contact
Mailing address: 200 N Adams Street, Coquille, OR 97423
Phone: (541) 396-2145
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who First Community Credit Union funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was A Family Place ($25K). Together the top 10 received $171K.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 72 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The credit union describes itself as Oregon-based, with branches serving communities across the state. Its website’s 2026 giving pledge is for charities, nonprofits, and communities in Oregon.
Is First Community Credit Union open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 20 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $12K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2022–2025). 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 $4K (2020) to $294K (2023). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $256K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A Family Place | Community Support | $25,000 |
| Deschutes County 4-H | Community Support | $20,240 |
| Bend North Little League | Community Support | $20,000 |
| Umatilla County Fair | Community Support | $19,999 |
| Klamath County Rotary Club | Community Support | $18,512 |
| Grants Pass Active Club | Community Support | $17,282 |
| Coos Youth Auction Committee | Community Support | $16,594 |
| Roseburg Rotary Foundation | Community Support | $12,879 |
| Harney County Youth Livestock | Community Support | $10,332 |
| Hillsboro Tuesday Market Place | Community Support | $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 | $1,712,779,148 | $81,023,964 | $60,676,869 | $255,834 | 20 | $9,731,065 |
| 2024 | $1,676,813,394 | $71,084,286 | $56,759,205 | $270,724 | 18 | $11,259,237 |
| 2023 | $1,676,601,574 | $62,808,074 | $47,436,500 | $294,168 | 20 | $12,517,782 |
| 2022 | $1,796,419,066 | $57,546,079 | $40,033,603 | $188,069 | 14 | $10,082,911 |
| 2021 | $1,761,836,849 | $50,673,220 | $40,267,923 | $12,810 | Total only | $4,044,732 |
| 2020 | $1,509,336,472 | $52,235,173 | $39,596,799 | $4,100 | Total only | $4,235,922 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission stated in the 2025 filing is “to build lasting financial relationships through personalized banking.” The organization’s website describes its mission as building lasting relationships through personalized service and digital solutions.
The 2025 filing describes its program as the activities of a state-chartered credit union, including funding and servicing loans, deposits, ACH services, and ATM access. Its listed 2025 grants identify their purpose as “community support.” The website highlights contributions to Oregon 4-H and FFA youth programs, scholarships, and children’s health-related causes.
Grantmaking
The 2025 filing lists 20 grants totaling $255,834. Grant amounts ranged from $5,100 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000. The website separately reports $622,500 given to 257 organizations in 2025; that broader reported contribution total is distinct from the itemized grants in the filing.
The largest listed filing grants included $25,000 to A Family Place; $20,240 to Deschutes County 4-H; $20,000 to Bend North Little League; $19,999 to Umatilla County Fair; and $18,512 to Klamath County Rotary Club. Each was assigned the purpose “community support.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Brian Menefee as board chairperson; Joseph Deutz as secretary; Robin McAlpin as former chair; Dennis Erickson as vice-chairperson; and Mary Ellen Robbins as treasurer. Other listed board members are Linda Furman Grile, Shaun Hoback, Steve Mohrland, Dan Gibson, and Hall Thomas.
First Community Credit Union is led by David Elmer, President, CEO & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; 21 of 22 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Elmer
President, CEO & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$661K (2020) → $1.2M (2025)
Brian Menefee
Board Member
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$17K (2020) → $22K (2025)
Dan Gibson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$17K (2020) → $18K (2025)
Dennis Erickson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$17K (2020) → $18K (2025)
Gerald Prickett
Board Member
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$17K (2020) → $18K (2025)
Hall Thomas
Board Member
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$19K (2020) → $18K (2025)
Kevin Isley
Senior Vice President Ebanking & Development
Senior Vice President, Ebanking & Development → Senior Vice President Ebanking & Development, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$222K (2020) → $283K (2025)
Linda Furman Grile
Board Member
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$17K (2020) → $18K (2025)
Mike Leep
Executive Vice President & CFO
Senior Vice President & Finance → Senior Vice President Finance, 2021
Senior Vice President Finance → Executive Vice President & CFO, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$221K (2020) → $371K (2025)
Renee Nelson
Executive Vice President & Cgo
Executive Vice President & CFO → Executive Vice President & Cgo, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$780K (2020) → $650K (2025)
Robin McAlpin
Board Member
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$17K (2020) → $20K (2025)
Shaun Hoback
Board Member
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$17K (2020) → $18K (2025)
Steve Mohrland
Board Member
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $18K (2025)
Erin Spencer
Senior Vice President Communications & Engag
Senior Vice President Communications & Engagement → Senior Vice President Communications & Engag, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$210K (2021) → $266K (2025)
Mindy Reeves
Senior Vice President Credit Administration
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$210K (2021) → $271K (2025)
Ted Rubin
Vice President of Investment Services
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$281K (2021) → $233K (2025)
Jeremy Alger
Senior Vice President Information Technology
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$249K (2023) → $280K (2025)
Ellen Scriven
Executive Vice President & COO
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$264K (2024) → $372K (2025)
Julie Hargraves
Board Member
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
$15K (2024) → $18K (2025)
Joseph Deutz
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
12 hrs/week
$20K (2025)
Mary Ellen Robbins
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
$18K (2025)
Elizabeth Davis
Board Member
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Mary-Ellen Robbins (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Joe Deutz (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Denise Hill (2020–2023) — Executive Vice President & COO
- Former: Frank Sproul (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: June Chadbourne (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Wendy Osgood (2020–2023) — Senior Vice President Branch Administration
- Former: Harvey Denney (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Melinda Reeves (2020) — Senior Vice President & Credit Administration
- Former: Sonja Johnston (2020) — Senior Bsa Specialist
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 $1.2M, to David Elmer (President/CEO/Treasurer). 21 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about First Community Credit Union
How much does First Community Credit Union give each year?
First Community Credit Union gave $256K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $271K across 18 grants.
What is First Community Credit Union's typical grant size?
First Community Credit Union's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,792, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from First Community Credit Union that year got $11K on average.
Does First Community Credit Union give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on First Community Credit Union's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Support" (20 grants).
Who are First Community Credit Union's largest grantees?
First Community Credit Union's largest 2025 grantees include A Family Place ($25,000), Deschutes County 4-H ($20,240) and Bend North Little League ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is First Community Credit Union?
First Community Credit Union reported $1.7B in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $81.0M.
What does First Community Credit Union fund?
The mission stated in the 2025 filing is “to build lasting financial relationships through personalized banking.” The organization’s website describes its mission as building lasting relationships through personalized service and digital solutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from First Community Credit Union?
First Community Credit Union has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does First Community Credit Union make grants?
The credit union describes itself as Oregon-based, with branches serving communities across the state. Its website’s 2026 giving pledge is for charities, nonprofits, and communities in Oregon.
What is First Community Credit Union's EIN?
First Community Credit Union's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-0468003. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 16, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 13, 2022)
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