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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.1B
+3.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$355K
+17.1% YoY
Grant Count
5
-16.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$71K
+40.6% YoY
About Guardian Credit Union
Based on IRS filings
Guardian Credit Union is a nonprofit organization, 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.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,052,558,670 | $1,018,202,202 | $865,286,128 |
| Revenue | $93,729,120 | $79,832,389 | $62,110,372 |
| Expenses | $86,394,653 | $69,635,277 | $52,025,320 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,654,928 | $2,716,089 | $2,545,866 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Guardian Credit Union
Guardian Credit Union Scholarship Program
GUARDIAN CREDIT UNION
Amount
$2,500 per recipient (15 scholarships awarded = $37,500 total)
Deadline
March 31, 2027
Teach for Tomorrow Grant
GUARDIAN CREDIT UNION
Amount
$1,000 per grant (up to 20 grants awarded)
Deadline
July 31, 2026
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Troy University Foundation ($165,000), Guardian Credit Union Foundation ($121,500), Faulkner University ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AUTAUGA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE PRATTVILLE, AL | SUPPORT AUTAUGA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE | $8,200 |
| FAULKNER UNIVERSITY MONTGOMERY, AL | SUPPORT FAULKNER UNIVERSITY | $50,000 |
| GUARDIAN CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION MONTGOMERY, AL | SUPPORT MISSION OF GUARDIAN CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION | $121,500 |
| LIBERTY LEARNING FOUNDATION HUNSTVILLE, AL | SUPPORT MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS | $10,000 |
| TROY UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION TROY, AL | SUPPORT TROY UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | $165,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT KRAMER | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| THERMAN DENNIS | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| RICK RONEY | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JAMES HENRY | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL BELCHER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PAM NEWMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GRETA WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HEATH HARRELL | CEO | 50 | $612,682 |
| DANIEL POST | CFO | 45 | $370,792 |
| JOSEPH ROBISON | CLO | 45 | $254,715 |
| RACHEL STEWART | CXO | 45 | $202,733 |
| SCOTT ROSEN | CTO | 45 | $233,844 |
| GREG GRAY | CSO | 45 | $269,048 |
| MELODIE WRIGHT | VP BRANCH OPERATIONS | 45 | $191,883 |
| BLAKE CARTER | HOME LOANS OPERATIONS MANA | 45 | $139,684 |
| TOREY HATFIELD | VP GUARDIAN INSURANCE SERVICES | 45 | $139,059 |
| J LINDSEY MCDONALD | VP HUMAN RESOURCES | 45 | $187,678 |
| JASON SHANKS | VP BI | 45 | $168,692 |
| RHONDA BLANCHETTE | REGIONAL AVP BRANCHES | 45 | $137,035 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Guardian Credit Union?
As of 2024, Guardian Credit Union holds $1.1B in total assets with $93.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $355K in 2024.
Where does Guardian Credit Union operate?
Guardian Credit Union has awarded grants in Alabama.
What size grants does Guardian Credit Union award?
In 2024, Guardian Credit Union awarded 5 grants totaling $355K — an average of about $71K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Guardian Credit Union's focus areas in our free grants database
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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