Members 1ST Credit Union
A cooperative, organized for the purpose of promoting thrift andsavings among its members, creating a source of credit for them at rates of interest set by the board of directors, and providing an opportunity for them to use and control their own money on a democratic basis in order to improve their economic and social conditions. As a cooperative, members 1st credit unionconducts its business for the mutual benefit and general welfare of its members with the earnings, savings, benefits, or servicesof the credit union being distributed to its members as patrons.
Members 1ST Credit Union at a glance
In short: Members 1ST Credit Union gave $17K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $17,000
- -47.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,500
- -21.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,500
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Members 1ST Credit Union funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Downtown Chico Business Association ($11K). Together the top 2 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2025) to $33K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Chico Business Association Chico, CA | To help grow visibility and connect with the community. | $11,000 |
| Chico Youth Soccer League Chico, CA | To support youth programs that teach sportsmanship, teamwork, and physical fitness. | $6,000 |
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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 | — | $16,945,604 | $12,373,832 | $17,000 | 2 | $3,529,772 |
| 2024 | $340,724,621 | $17,076,694 | $13,695,108 | $32,590 | 3 | $2,586,979 |
| 2023 | $317,741,113 | $14,755,196 | $11,999,082 | — | — | $1,011,377 |
| 2022 | $328,864,768 | $12,578,808 | $10,309,174 | — | — | $737,017 |
| 2021 | $307,109,045 | $10,925,251 | $9,029,091 | — | — | $250,310 |
| 2020 | $274,338,047 | $10,530,549 | $8,590,863 | — | — | $228,798 |
About Members 1ST Credit Union
Based on IRS filings
Members 1ST Credit Union is a public charity, based in Redding, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $17K. Net investment income was $3.5M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Members 1ST Credit Union is led by Caroline Redmann, CEO & President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 6 of 20 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Caroline Redmann
CEO & President
CEO → CEO & President, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$234K (2022) → $298K (2025)
Kenneth Reed
Board Chair
Secretary Treasurer → Board Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Fraser
Supervisory Committee Chair
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Pitroff
Vice President of Lending
Vice President Lending → Vice President of Lending, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$110K (2021) → $153K (2025)
Megan Littler
Vice President of Operatiions
Vice President Operations → Vice President of Operatiions, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$104K (2021) → $128K (2025)
Noel Stratton
Vice President of It
Vice President Information Technology → Vice President It, 2022
Vice President It → Vice President of It, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$114K (2021) → $135K (2025)
Joshua Markle
Vice President of Marketing
Vice President Marketing → Vice President of Marketing, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$118K (2022) → $132K (2025)
Michael Hanich
Indirect Loan Manager
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$118K (2022) → $111K (2025)
Jason Montague
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karina Lapp
Board Treasurer & Secretary
Director → Secretary Treasurer, 2023
Secretary Treasurer → Board Treasurer & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Riley Breslin
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon O'Quin
Board Vice Chair
Director → Board Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Griffith Tonkin
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Wilson
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Deocampo
Supervisory Committee Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Blake Werner
Board Member
Supervisory Committee Member → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Woodstrom
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Badger
Board Member
Supervisory Committee Member → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Clark
Supervisory Committee Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allen Felsenthal
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Dean Birge (2020–2024) — CFO
- Former: Aaron Moore (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Nicole Embury (2023–2024) — Regional Manager
- Former: Edgar Neiderberger (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Shawna Bell (2021–2022) — Vice President Human Resources
- Former: Heather Orr (2022) — Director
- Former: Ricki McClure (2022) — Chairperson
- Former: Chris Cummings (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: James Bogue (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Ricki Miller (2020–2021) — Chairperson
- Former: Teri Davis (2020–2021) — CEO
- Former: Judith Bartholomew (2020) — Executive Vice President
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 $298K, to Caroline Redmann (CEO/President). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Members 1ST Credit Union
How much does Members 1ST Credit Union give each year?
Members 1ST Credit Union gave $17K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $33K across 3 grants.
Where does Members 1ST Credit Union operate?
Members 1ST Credit Union has awarded grants in California, Colorado.
What is Members 1ST Credit Union's EIN?
Members 1ST Credit Union's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-0362026. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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