Lafcu
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.1B
+9.7% YoY
Revenue
$177.5M
+175.0% YoY
Net Investment Income
$10.2M
+115.7% YoY
Expenses
$69.5M
+21.5% YoY
About Lafcu
Based on IRS filings
Lafcu is a nonprofit organization, based in LANSING, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1B in total assets. Net investment income was $10.2M.
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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 | $1,129,173,408 | $1,029,416,440 | $986,262,376 |
| Revenue | $177,489,649 | $64,543,625 | $51,596,579 |
| Expenses | $69,496,099 | $57,206,143 | $43,349,555 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $10,181,207 | $4,719,582 | $2,769,083 |
| 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 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Lafcu
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELVIN PLACE | BOD VICE-PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| TOM MARTINSON | BOD TREASURER | 3 | — |
| TOM CULPEPPER | BOD SECRETARY | 3 | — |
| JERE AUVENSHINE | BOD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| PAULETTE WARREN | BOD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| RANDY FREEMAN | BOD PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| MELVIN COLEMAN | BOD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| PATRICK SPYKE | CEO | 40 | $1,368,082 |
| LESLIE RORIE | CFO | 40 | $190,593 |
| KELLI ELLSWORTH-ETCHISON | CHIEF MARKETING OFCR./CHIE | 40 | $263,934 |
| ROBYN HOWELL | SVP/COO | 40 | $273,116 |
| EMILY JANNERETH | CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER | 40 | $199,307 |
| JASON SMITH | CHIEF LENDING OFFICER | 40 | $192,806 |
| STEPHEN SCHMITT | CORPORATE STRATEGIST | 40 | $144,577 |
| KIMBERLY AUSTIN | EXECUTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OFFICER | 40 | $140,781 |
| AMY ADAM | VP OF CARDS | 40 | $147,252 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Lafcu?
As of 2024, Lafcu holds $1.1B in total assets with $177.5M in annual revenue.
Where does Lafcu operate?
Lafcu has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Lafcu's EIN?
Lafcu's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-0893210. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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