Guardian Credit Union
Cooperative society incorporated for the two-fold purpose of promoting thrift among its members and creating a source of credit for them at legitimate rates of interest.
Guardian Credit Union at a glance
In short: Guardian Credit Union gave $355K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $71K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $354,700
- +17.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $70,940
- +40.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $1,052,558,670
- +3.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Alabama (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 Guardian Credit Union
- Next open deadline
- March 31, 2027 (Guardian Credit Union Scholarship Program)
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Guardian Credit Union
Who Guardian Credit Union funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Troy University Foundation ($165K). Together the top 5 received $355K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 22 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Guardian Credit Union gives
- Giving grew 31% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2020) to $355K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $355K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Troy University Foundation Troy, AL | Support Troy University Foundation | $165,000 |
| Guardian Credit Union Foundation Montgomery, AL | Support Mission of Guardian Credit Union Foundation | $121,500 |
| Faulkner University Montgomery, AL | Support Faulkner University | $50,000 |
| Liberty Learning Foundation Hunstville, AL | Support Montgomery County Public Schools | $10,000 |
| Autauga County Sheriff's Office Prattville, AL | Support Autauga County Sheriff's Office | $8,200 |
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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 | $1,052,558,670 | $93,729,120 | $86,394,653 | $354,700 | 5 | $3,654,928 |
| 2023 | $1,018,202,202 | $79,832,389 | $69,635,277 | $302,820 | 6 | $2,716,089 |
| 2022 | $865,286,128 | $62,110,372 | $52,025,320 | $220,000 | 3 | $2,545,866 |
| 2021 | $763,618,487 | $55,701,810 | $45,563,567 | $270,000 | 4 | $1,724,889 |
| 2020 | $694,104,820 | $49,250,705 | $42,328,955 | $65,000 | 4 | $1,578,297 |
About Guardian Credit Union
Based on IRS filings
Guardian Credit Union is a public charity, based in Prattville, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1B in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $355K. Net investment income was $3.7M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Guardian Credit Union is led by Heath Harrell, CEO on every filing since 2020; 12 of 19 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Heath Harrell
CEO
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$432K (2020) → $613K (2024)
Scott Kramer
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greta Williams
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Belcher
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pam Newman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Post
CFO
Vice President Finance → CFO, 2023
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$121K (2020) → $371K (2024)
Joseph Robison
Clo
Vice President Lending → Clo, 2023
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$149K (2020) → $255K (2024)
Scott Rosen
CTO
Vice President Information Technology → CTO, 2023
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$135K (2020) → $234K (2024)
J. Lindsey McDonald
Vice President Human Resources
On filings since 2021
45 hrs/week
$151K (2021) → $188K (2024)
Blake Carter
Home Loans Operations Mana
Home Loans Operations Manager → Home Loans Operations Mana, 2024
On filings since 2023
45 hrs/week
$137K (2023) → $140K (2024)
Greg Gray
Cso
On filings since 2023
45 hrs/week
$35K (2023) → $269K (2024)
Melodie Wright
Vice President Branch Operations
On filings since 2023
45 hrs/week
$155K (2023) → $192K (2024)
Rachel Stewart
Cxo
Cxp → Cxo, 2024
On filings since 2023
45 hrs/week
$184K (2023) → $203K (2024)
Jason Shanks
Vice President Bi
New on the 2024 filing
45 hrs/week
$169K (2024)
Rhonda Blanchette
Regional Assistant Vice President Branches
New on the 2024 filing
45 hrs/week
$137K (2024)
Torey Hatfield
Vice President Guardian Insurance Services
New on the 2024 filing
45 hrs/week
$139K (2024)
James Henry
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Roney
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Therman Dennis
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Becky Lee (2020–2023) — Vice President Risk
- Former: Nikita McClain (2020–2023) — CCO
- Former: Jeremi Scoggins (2023) — Assistant Vice President Development
- Former: Lindsey Walters (2021–2022) — Vice President Branches
- Former: Gavin Caldwell (2020) — Mortgage Production Manager
- Former: Jim Kovach (2020) — Director
- Former: Rod Colter (2020) — Assistant Vice President Mortgages
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 $613K, to Heath Harrell (CEO). 12 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Guardian Credit Union
How much does Guardian Credit Union give each year?
Guardian Credit Union gave $355K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $303K across 6 grants.
What is Guardian Credit Union's typical grant size?
Guardian Credit Union's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $70,940, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Guardian Credit Union give grants?
Guardian Credit Union gives mostly in Alabama: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Montgomery, AL (2 grants).
Does Guardian Credit Union give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Guardian Credit Union's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Guardian Credit Union's largest grantees?
Guardian Credit Union's largest 2024 grantees include Troy University Foundation ($165,000), Guardian Credit Union Foundation ($121,500) and Faulkner University ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Guardian Credit Union?
Guardian Credit Union reported $1.1B in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $93.7M.
What is Guardian Credit Union's EIN?
Guardian Credit Union's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-0421006. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 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 September 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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