Municipal Employees Credit Union of Baltimore Inc
Our mission is to empower our members to improve their finanical well-being and live better.
Municipal Employees Credit Union of Baltimore Inc at a glance
In short: Municipal Employees Credit Union of Baltimore Inc gave $71K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $71,000
- -27.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,833
- -39.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,750
- Total assets
- $1,258,553,265
- -3.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Municipal Employees Credit Union of Baltimore Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was MDDC Cu Association ($20K). Together the top 6 received $71K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 26 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Municipal Employees Credit Union of Baltimore Inc gives
- Giving fell 48% 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 $71K (2024) to $137K (2021). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $71K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MDDC Cu Association Columbia, MD | Contribution to the Credit Union Movement. | $20,000 |
| Cu Foundation Annual Support Glenelg, MD | To invest in the advancement of credit unions' work. | $20,000 |
| Aacuc Corp Contribution Snellville, GA | To Unite the Credit Union Movement for DEI. | $9,000 |
| Mecu Foundation Inc Baltimore, MD | To improve the financial education and literacy of the communities we serve. | $8,500 |
| Arts Every Day 20192020 Baltimore, MD | To inspire students and enhance learning in baltimore city schools. | $7,500 |
| MSU Foundation Baltimore, MD | To provide financial support and counsel for morgan state university. | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,258,553,265 | $77,729,986 | $75,351,461 | $71,000 | 6 | $7,986,983 |
| 2023 | $1,302,310,518 | $72,065,031 | $69,027,106 | $98,375 | 5 | $8,397,005 |
| 2022 | $1,322,450,560 | $62,078,917 | $57,411,510 | $104,375 | 5 | $5,665,831 |
| 2021 | $1,362,108,647 | $60,211,083 | $54,577,172 | $136,500 | 6 | $5,586,009 |
| 2020 | $1,316,780,285 | $60,981,721 | $65,401,843 | $96,000 | 4 | $6,203,784 |
About Municipal Employees Credit Union of Baltimore Inc
Based on IRS filings
Municipal Employees Credit Union of Baltimore Inc is a public charity, based in Baltimore, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3B in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $71K. Net investment income was $8.0M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Municipal Employees Credit Union of Baltimore Inc is led by John Hamilton, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; all 21 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Hamilton
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$540K (2020) → $871K (2024)
Roman Clark Sr.
Chairperson
Vice Chair Person → Chairperson, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$23K (2020) → $23K (2024)
Adrian Johnson
Senior Vice President & CFO
Senior Vice President & CFO → Executive Vice President & CFO, 2022
Executive Vice President & CFO → Senior Vice President & CFO, 2024
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$230K (2020) → $314K (2024)
Benjamin Meli Jr.
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $16K (2024)
Deborah Moore-Carter
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $24K (2024)
Denise Jones-Frasier
Chief of Staff Senior Vice President
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$190K (2020) → $248K (2024)
Ernest Glinka
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $12K (2024)
G. Louise Green
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $26K (2024)
Gary McLhinney
Vice Chairperson
Secretary → Vice Chairperson, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$23K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Kara King-Bess
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
$13K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Kathy Shelton
Senior Vice President & COO
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$213K (2020) → $265K (2024)
Lorretta Johnson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $7K (2024)
Mary Jo Taylor
Vice President Chief Commercial Lending Officer
Senior Vice President Chief Commercial Lending → Senior Vice President Chief Commercial Lending Officer, 2023
Senior Vice President Chief Commercial Lending Officer → Vice President Chief Commercial Lending Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$193K (2020) → $222K (2024)
Michelle Williams
Senior Vice President Human Resources & Administrator
Vice President Human Resources → Senior Vice President Human Resources, 2022
Senior Vice President Human Resources → Senior Vice President Human Resources & Administrator, 2023
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$163K (2020) → $206K (2024)
Nina Spencer
Vice President Retail Delivery
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$150K (2020) → $185K (2024)
Timothy Rozalski
Vice President of Marketing
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$154K (2020) → $201K (2024)
Jean Tyler
Vice President Accounting & Controller
On filings since 2021
45 hrs/week
$173K (2021) → $202K (2024)
Donte Leggette
Vice President of It Services
On filings since 2022
45 hrs/week
$158K (2022) → $187K (2024)
Maynard Hurd
Vice President Lending
Senior Vice President Consumer Lending → Vice President Lending, 2024
On filings since 2022
45 hrs/week
$192K (2022) → $222K (2024)
Patricia Hansel
Vice President Operations
On filings since 2023
45 hrs/week
$169K (2023) → $168K (2024)
Nicole Harrell
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1.5 hrs/week
$11K (2024)
Former officers (5)
- Former: Peggy Peacock (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Christopher Lumley (2020–2021) — Vice President of It Services
- Former: Herman Williams Jr. (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Harry Deitchman (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Richard Smith (2020) — Vice President Lending
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 $871K, to John Hamilton (President and CEO). 21 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Municipal Employees Credit Union of Baltimore Inc
How much does Municipal Employees Credit Union of Baltimore Inc give each year?
Municipal Employees Credit Union of Baltimore Inc gave $71K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $98K across 5 grants.
What is Municipal Employees Credit Union of Baltimore Inc's typical grant size?
Municipal Employees Credit Union of Baltimore Inc's median grant in 2024 was $8,750, and its average grant was $11,833, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Municipal Employees Credit Union of Baltimore Inc give grants?
Municipal Employees Credit Union of Baltimore Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (3 grants).
Does Municipal Employees Credit Union of Baltimore Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Municipal Employees Credit Union of Baltimore Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Municipal Employees Credit Union of Baltimore Inc's largest grantees?
Municipal Employees Credit Union of Baltimore Inc's largest 2024 grantees include MDDC Cu Association ($20,000), Cu Foundation Annual Support ($20,000) and Aacuc Corp Contribution ($9,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Municipal Employees Credit Union of Baltimore Inc?
Municipal Employees Credit Union of Baltimore Inc reported $1.3B in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $77.7M.
What is Municipal Employees Credit Union of Baltimore Inc's EIN?
Municipal Employees Credit Union of Baltimore Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-0284053. 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 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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