Spokane Teachers Credit Union
Spokane Teachers Credit Union (STCU) is based in Liberty Lake, Washington, and was formed in 1934. It filed as a Form 990 public charity. STCU provides financial services to members and supports community organizations through giving and its Here for Good Foundation.
Spokane Teachers Credit Union at a glance
In short: Spokane Teachers Credit Union gave $1.9M across 39 grants in 2024 (avg $49K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,908,685
- +92.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 39
- +1200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $48,941
- -85.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $5,841,118,982
- +0.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Spokane Teachers Credit Union
- Contact
Mailing address: 1620 N Signal Drive, Liberty Lake, WA 99019
Phone: (509) 326-1954
Website: https://stcu.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Spokane Teachers Credit Union funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Innovia Foundation - Here for Good Foundation ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 42 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 95% of reported grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, 4% to Idaho, and 1% to California. The listed 2024 recipients include organizations in Spokane and other Washington communities, including Pullman, Cheney, Richland, and Pasco.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $993K (2023) to $1.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 39 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Innovia Foundation - Here for Good Foundation Spokane, WA | Community Giving/ Sponsorships | $1,010,000 |
| Washington State University Foundation Pullman, WA | Community Giving/ Sponsorships | $153,833 |
| Habitat for Humanity Spokane Spokane, WA | Community Giving/ Sponsorships | $102,090 |
| Spokane County Library District Spokane, WA | Community Giving/ Sponsorships | $58,333 |
| Spokane Regional Sports Commission Spokane, WA | Community Giving/ Sponsorships | $57,500 |
| Eastern Washington University Foundation Cheney, WA | Community Giving/ Sponsorships | $35,668 |
| Spokane Symphony Society Spokane, WA | Community Giving/ Sponsorships | $35,020 |
| Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners Spokane, WA | Community Giving/ Sponsorships | $27,500 |
| Allied Arts Association Richland, WA | Community Giving/ Sponsorships | $25,000 |
| Columbia Basin College Foundation Pasco, WA | Community Giving/ Sponsorships | $25,000 |
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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 | $5,841,118,982 | $343,405,605 | $339,361,008 | $1,908,685 | 39 | $26,598,512 |
| 2023 | $5,788,274,678 | $304,138,829 | $258,870,399 | $992,500 | 3 | $25,454,178 |
| 2022 | $5,625,825,339 | $238,014,215 | $178,994,388 | — | — | $15,560,623 |
| 2021 | $4,949,789,010 | $204,900,448 | $145,798,494 | — | — | $15,847,325 |
| 2020 | $4,092,963,002 | $177,658,799 | $143,453,247 | — | — | $12,591,155 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
STCU’s stated mission is to maximize the value of every financial relationship through cost-effective financial services consistent with cooperative principles, applicable legislation, and prudent management. Its Here for Good Foundation identifies education, arts and culture, and economic development as areas for financial support and partnership-building.
The 2024 recipients illustrate the range of organizations supported. Habitat for Humanity-Spokane says its mission is to bring people together to build homes, communities, and hope. The Spokane Symphony Society describes its work as providing orchestral performances and education in the Inland Northwest. Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners says it works to increase community potential by providing opportunities for people in need. The Spokane Regional Sports Commission describes its mission as economic and community development through sport tourism.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, STCU reported 39 grants totaling $1,908,685. Grant amounts ranged from $5,020 to $1,010,000, with a median of $15,000. The largest reported awards included $1,010,000 to Innovia Foundation - Here for Good Foundation, $153,833 to Washington State University Foundation, $102,090 to Habitat for Humanity Spokane, and $58,333 to Spokane County Library District. These grants were reported under the purpose “Community Giving/ Sponsorships.”
STCU’s 2025 Here for Good Foundation annual report says the foundation paid $759,081 in grants during 2025 and awarded more than $700,000 to organizations across the region.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on STCU’s 2024 filing include Ezra Eckhardt, President and CEO; Lindsey Myhre, EVP & CFO; Patricia Baughman, CDO; Brian Read, Chief Growth Officer; Brian Scott, CRO; Marty Dickinson, CMO; Scott Rabe, Senior Vice President; Patricia Kelly, Senior Vice President; Joseph Yetter, Senior Vice President; and Christopher Severin, Senior Vice President.
Spokane Teachers Credit Union is led by Ezra Eckhardt, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; all 31 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ezra Eckhardt
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$860K (2020) → $1.3M (2024)
Steven Jones
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $27K (2024)
Kathryn Gores
Audit Chairwoman
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$15K (2023) → $15K (2024)
Catherine Brazil
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $18K (2024)
Chris Morlan
Director
Chairman → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$21K (2020) → $18K (2024)
Justin Botejue
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $18K (2024)
Curt Fuller
Director of Commercial Business
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$229K (2023) → $239K (2024)
Jeff Perkins
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$17K (2023) → $18K (2024)
Mike Rennaker
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$17K (2023) → $18K (2024)
Wally Stanley
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$17K (2023) → $6K (2024)
William DeReu
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$14K (2023) → $18K (2024)
Doris Sonntag
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
$12K (2024)
Jeremy Long
Director of Digital & Product Solutions
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$224K (2024)
Adriane L Hanley
Vice Chairwoman
Director → Vice Chairwoman, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $18K (2024)
Brian Scott
Cro
Vice President → Chief Risk Officer, 2023
Chief Risk Officer → Cro, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$229K (2020) → $350K (2024)
Christopher Severin
Senior Vice President
Vice President → Senior Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$47K (2020) → $278K (2024)
David Flood
Clo
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$325K (2020) → $150K (2024)
Joseph Yetter
Senior Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$41K (2020) → $288K (2024)
Kevin Spohr
Supervisory Com
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Lindsey Myhre
Executive Vice President & CFO
Executive Vice President & CFO → CFO, 2021
CFO → Executive Vice President & CFO, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$406K (2020) → $612K (2024)
Marty Dickinson
CMO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$221K (2020) → $328K (2024)
Patricia Baughman
CDO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$294K (2020) → $400K (2024)
Patricia Kelly
Senior Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$275K (2020) → $321K (2024)
Robyn Galtieri
Senior Vice President
Vice President → Senior Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$195K (2020) → $278K (2024)
Scott Rabe
Senior Vice President
Vice President → Senior Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$224K (2020) → $323K (2024)
Brian Read
Chief Growth Officer
Cro → Chief Retail Officer, 2023
Chief Retail Officer → Chief Growth Officer, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$15K (2022) → $363K (2024)
Melanie Shanks
Chief Internal Auditor
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$224K (2022) → $243K (2024)
William Lusk
Branch Wealth Advisor
Financial Advisor → Branch Wealth Advisor, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$249K (2022) → $267K (2024)
Angela Swenseid
Senior Vice President
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$221K (2023) → $274K (2024)
Lisa McCann
Supervisory Com
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$10K (2023) → $10K (2024)
Nicole Tutt
Chief Information Security Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$225K (2023) → $242K (2024)
Former officers (23)
- Former: Dolores Humiston (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Richard Lentz (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Douglas Kapelke (2023) — Commercial Banking Manager
- Former: Dennis Michael Rennaker (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Janet McCann (2020–2022) — Supervisory Com
- Former: Jeffrey Perkins (2020–2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Kathryn Dobson (2020–2022) — Audit Chairwoman
- Former: Richard W Stanley (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Christie Moore (2022) — Commerical Manager
- Former: Ronda Mitchell (2022) — Commercial Loan Officer
- Former: Trina Murphy (2022) — Home Loan Officer
- Former: Erin Halleman (2020–2021) — Home Loan Officer
- Former: Patrick Enders (2020–2021) — Home Loan Officer
- Former: Tammy Fleiger (2020–2021) — Senior Vice President
- Former: Chase Naccarato (2021) — Financial Advisor
- Former: Joel Armstrong (2021) — Home Loan Officer
- Former: Mychal Little (2021) — Home Loan Officer
- Former: Brendan Wiechert (2020) — Director Commercial Lending
- Former: Brian Myers (2020) — Director
- Former: Darren McNannay (2020) — Director Real Estate
- Former: Evelyn Hopkins (2020) — CAO
- Former: Jennifer Cunnington (2020) — Home Loan Officer
- Former: Laura Wood (2020) — Senior Vice President
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 $1.3M, to Ezra Eckhardt (President and CEO). 31 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Spokane Teachers Credit Union
How much does Spokane Teachers Credit Union give each year?
Spokane Teachers Credit Union gave $1.9M across 39 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $993K across 3 grants.
What is Spokane Teachers Credit Union's typical grant size?
Spokane Teachers Credit Union's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $48,941, across 39 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Spokane Teachers Credit Union give grants?
Spokane Teachers Credit Union gives mostly in Washington: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Spokane, WA (21 grants) and Coeur d'Alene, ID (3 grants).
Does Spokane Teachers Credit Union give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 39 grants with a stated purpose on Spokane Teachers Credit Union's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Giving/ Sponsorships" (39 grants).
Who are Spokane Teachers Credit Union's largest grantees?
Spokane Teachers Credit Union's largest 2024 grantees include Innovia Foundation - Here for Good Foundation ($1,010,000), Washington State University Foundation ($153,833) and Habitat for Humanity Spokane ($102,090), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Spokane Teachers Credit Union?
Spokane Teachers Credit Union reported $5.8B in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $343.4M.
What does Spokane Teachers Credit Union fund?
STCU’s stated mission is to maximize the value of every financial relationship through cost-effective financial services consistent with cooperative principles, applicable legislation, and prudent management. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Spokane Teachers Credit Union?
Spokane Teachers Credit Union has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check stcu.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Spokane Teachers Credit Union's EIN?
Spokane Teachers Credit Union's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-0565128. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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