Premier America Credit Union
A COOPERATIVE ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING THRIFT AND SAVINGS AMONGST 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, PREMIER AMERICA CREDIT UNION (THE CREDIT UNION) CONDUCTS ITS BUSINESS FOR THE MUTUAL BENEFIT AND GENERAL WELFARE OF ITS MEMBERS WITH THE EARNINGS, SAVINGS, BENEFITS, OR SERVICES OF THE CREDIT UNION BEING DISTRIBUTED TO ITS MEMBERS AS PATRONS
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.4B
-2.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$325K
-0.2% YoY
Grant Count
13
+8.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$25K
-7.9% YoY
About Premier America Credit Union
Based on IRS filings
Premier America Credit Union is a nonprofit organization, based in CHATSWORTH, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.4B in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 13 grants totaling $325K. Net investment income was $23.8M.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,396,098,525 | $3,473,374,773 | $3,773,072,753 |
| Revenue | $172,505,825 | $158,602,721 | $127,070,331 |
| Expenses | $181,541,379 | $150,631,543 | $109,818,679 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $23,787,719 | $13,234,873 | $7,741,861 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Premier America Foundation ($150,000), California State University Channel Islands Foundation ($36,000), National Credit Union Foundation ($30,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER OXNARD OXNARD, CA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| NORTHRIDGE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION NORTHRIDGE, CA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $8,500 |
| PREMIER AMERICA FOUNDATION CHATSWORTH, CA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| CHILDREN'S MIRACLE NETWORK CU FOR KIDS WINE AUCTION IRVINE, CA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| VENTURA COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (VCCDC) CAMARILLO, CA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CHANNEL ISLANDS FOUNDATION CAMARILLO, CA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $36,000 |
| VENTURA COUNTY BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA CAMARILLO, CA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $8,000 |
| CSUN FOUNDATION CAMARILLO, AL | PHILANTHROPIST SPONSORSHIP | $20,000 |
| NATIONAL CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION MADISON, WI | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| GREATER CONEJO VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GARY HOLMEN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $7,527 |
| JOANN KLONOWSKI | CHAIR | 3 | $500 |
| BILL HAMPEL | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 3 | $5,367 |
| LARRY MARTIN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $3,504 |
| WILLIAM COLE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $1,055 |
| LARRY COLSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | $1,478 |
| MECHELLE BEST | DIRECTOR | 2 | $500 |
| ERIC GOLDNER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $817 |
| EVA GOMEZ | VICE CHAIR | 3 | $3,853 |
| RODOLFO PEREIRA | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $6,121,092 |
| IE-CHEN CHENG | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $581,286 |
| TONI DANIELS | CHIEF RISK & COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 40 | $461,750 |
| ERNESTO NORONA | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 40 | $496,462 |
| MARCIA GIRARDI | CHIEF EXPERIENCE OFFICER | 40 | $459,511 |
| DAVID FITZGERALD | CHIEF LENDING OFFICER | 40 | $432,007 |
| SHELLEY TAM | CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER | 40 | $385,552 |
| JASON WOLKOVE | CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER | 40 | $310,860 |
| KELLY KARREN | FINANCIAL ADVISOR | 40 | $511,165 |
| ANTHONY VELARDE | FINANCIAL ADVISOR | 40 | $346,546 |
| TAMARA SCOTT | VP, RETAIL DELIVER | 40 | $275,901 |
| CHARLES KIM | VP, COMMERCIAL LENDING | 40 | $271,452 |
| YE SU | VP, WEALTH MANAGEMENT | 40 | $335,384 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Premier America Credit Union?
As of 2024, Premier America Credit Union holds $3.4B in total assets with $172.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 13 grants totaling $325K in 2024.
Where does Premier America Credit Union operate?
Premier America Credit Union has awarded grants in Alabama, California, Texas, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Premier America Credit Union award?
In 2024, Premier America Credit Union awarded 13 grants totaling $325K — an average of about $25K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Premier America Credit Union's EIN?
Premier America Credit Union's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3442691. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Explore Open Grants
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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