New York Credit Union Foundation
The mission is to serve credit unions, schools and community organizations that improve the financial literacy and independence of new yorkers.
New York Credit Union Foundation at a glance
In short: New York Credit Union Foundation gave $26K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,659
- -83.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- Average grant
- $6,415
- Median grant
- $6,439
- Total assets
- $1,238,380
- +5.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (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 New York Credit Union Foundation
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from New York Credit Union Foundation
Disaster Relief Grants
New York Credit Union Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
IMPACT Grants
New York Credit Union Foundation
Amount
Up to $5,000 per calendar year
Deadline
Deadline not published
Professional Development Grants
New York Credit Union Foundation
Amount
Up to $2,500 per calendar year
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who New York Credit Union Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Saratoga's Community FCU ($8K). Together the top 4 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2024) to $169K (2020). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $26K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saratoga's Community FCU Saratoga Springs, NY | Professional Development & Equipment / Technology Grants | $7,500 |
| Local 41 IBEW FCU Orchard Park, NY | Professional Development & Equipment / Technology Grants | $7,045 |
| Rome Federal Credit Union Rome, NY | Professional Development & Equipment / Technology Grants | $5,833 |
| Greece Community FCU Rochester, NY | Professional Development & Equipment / Technology Grants | $5,281 |
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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 | $1,238,380 | $321,776 | $256,251 | $25,659 | 4 | $49,153 |
| 2023 | $1,172,585 | $171,122 | $250,369 | $159,699 | Total only | $-77,624 |
| 2022 | $1,139,016 | $227,167 | $214,296 | $111,960 | Total only | $867 |
| 2021 | $1,264,207 | $185,913 | $143,340 | $83,113 | Total only | $17,467 |
| 2020 | $1,212,842 | $229,526 | $237,173 | $168,649 | Total only | $16,292 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About New York Credit Union Foundation
Based on IRS filings
New York Credit Union Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Albany, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $26K. Net investment income was $49K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
New York Credit Union Foundation is led by William J. Mellin, President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 18 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William J. Mellin
President & CEO
Trustee → President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Bruculere
Chair
Trustee → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christina Sauve
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig Booth
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathrya Pierre
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Langer
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Yeager
Trustee
Treasurer → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Hepkins
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Mietlicki
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Calabrese
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Domenic Vero
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauran Wilson
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shelby Baskin
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Twanda Christensen
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Allen
Secretary & Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kusey Kirk
Vice Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Pajak
COO - Association Services
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward Kovalefsky
Chief Financial Officer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Kaleb Wilson (2020–2023) — Vice Chairperson
- Former: Laurie Wiest (2020–2023) — Chairperson
- Former: Meaghan Strader (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Megan Quenzer (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Mark Welshoff (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Megan Spada (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Robyn Young (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Daniel Keleher (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Victoria Brawdy (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Andrea Thune (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Ann Hynes (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Jim Langer (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Victor Vrigian (2020) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about New York Credit Union Foundation
How much does New York Credit Union Foundation give each year?
New York Credit Union Foundation gave $26K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $160K in grants paid.
What is New York Credit Union Foundation's typical grant size?
New York Credit Union Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,439, and its average grant was $6,415, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does New York Credit Union Foundation give grants?
New York Credit Union Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does New York Credit Union Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on New York Credit Union Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Professional Development & Equipment / Technology Grants" (4 grants).
How large is New York Credit Union Foundation?
New York Credit Union Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $322K.
What is New York Credit Union Foundation?
New York Credit Union Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Albany, NY. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2024.
What is New York Credit Union Foundation's EIN?
New York Credit Union Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1527073. 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 August 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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