Southwest Healthcare Credit Union
The mission of the credit unions in the state of Arizona, dba Southwest Healthcare Credit Union (SWHCU) is to advance the economic condition of its membership by providing quality financial products that fulfill present and future consumer needs. These products should be offered at the lowest possible cost without having to sacrifice the quality of service the membership deserves.its purpose shall be to create a source of credit at a fair and reasonable rate of interest, encourage habits of thrift among its members, and provide the opportunity for its members to use and control their savings for their mutual benefit.
Southwest Healthcare Credit Union at a glance
In short: Southwest Healthcare Credit Union gave $957K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $957K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $957,004
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- Average grant
- $957,004
- Median grant
- $957,004
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Southwest Healthcare Credit Union funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Copper State Credit Union ($957K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $957K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Copper State Credit Union Phoenix, AZ | Transfer of Net Assets | $957,004 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $270,678 | $1,454,591 | $957,004 | 1 | $52,654 |
About Southwest Healthcare Credit Union
Based on IRS filings
Southwest Healthcare Credit Union is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Phoenix, AZ. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $957K. Net investment income was $53K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Southwest Healthcare Credit Union is led by Colleen Miller-Curtis, President & CEO on the 2020 filing; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2020 is compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Colleen Miller-Curtis
President & CEO
New on the 2020 filing
50 hrs/week
$30K (2020)
Thomas Phalen
Chairman
New on the 2020 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence Marcus
Director
New on the 2020 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Goergen
Director
New on the 2020 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Russell Dodson
Director
New on the 2020 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry White
Vice Chairman
New on the 2020 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Dregne
Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tillie Jones
Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $30K, to Colleen Miller-Curtis (President/CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Southwest Healthcare Credit Union
How much does Southwest Healthcare Credit Union give each year?
Southwest Healthcare Credit Union gave $957K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990.
What is Southwest Healthcare Credit Union?
Southwest Healthcare Credit Union is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Phoenix, AZ.
Where does Southwest Healthcare Credit Union operate?
Southwest Healthcare Credit Union has awarded grants in Arizona.
What is Southwest Healthcare Credit Union's EIN?
Southwest Healthcare Credit Union's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0214970. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 9, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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