State Chartered Credit Unions in Florida

Public charity · Grantmaker Jonesville, FL EIN: 59-0637646

State Chartered Credit Unions in Florida is based in Jonesville, Florida, and is listed as a public charity. Its 2024 filing describes a credit union that serves its membership through financial services and reports donations to outside organizations. The organization’s website identifies the credit union as CAMPUS USA Credit Union, which says it was chartered in 1935 and serves members in North Central Florida and elsewhere.

State Chartered Credit Unions in Florida at a glance

In short: State Chartered Credit Unions in Florida gave $398K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $33K), mostly in Florida. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2024)
$397,871
+3.4% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
12
-20.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$33,156
+29.2% vs 2023
Median grant
$9,650
Total assets
$3,414,009,337
+7.5% vs 2023
New grantees (estimate)
17% first-time grantees (2 of 12, 2024; small sample)
Primary geography
Florida (66% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

How to apply to State Chartered Credit Unions in Florida

Contact

Mailing address: 14007 Nw 1St Road, Jonesville, FL 32669
Phone: (352) 335-9090

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who State Chartered Credit Unions in Florida funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Learfield Communications LLC: $137KLearfield Communications LLC$137KChildren's Miracle Network: $97KChildren's Miracle Network$97KCollege of Central Florida Foundation Inc: $58KCollege of Central FloridaFoundation Inc$58KJunior Achievement of Tampa Bay Inc: $27KJunior Achievement of TampaBay Inc$27KSanta Fe College: $25KSanta Fe College$25KKids Incorporated of the Big Bend: $10KKids Incorporated of the BigBend$10KBosshardt Charitable Fund Inc: $9KBosshardt Charitable Fund Inc$9KGainesville Sports Commission: $9KGainesville Sports Commission$9KRonald McDonald House Charities: $8KRonald McDonald HouseCharities$8KUnited Way of North Central Florida: $7KUnited Way of North CentralFlorida$7K

The largest 2024 recipient was Learfield Communications LLC ($137K). Together the top 10 received $387K.

Grant Size Distribution

58 grants across all recorded years

47<$50K5$50–100K6$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 58 (81%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The 2024 filing reports that 66% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 34% to recipients in Missouri. The listed 2024 recipients include organizations in Gainesville, Ocala, Tampa, Tallahassee, and Lake City, Florida, as well as one recipient in Jefferson City, Missouri. The credit union website lists membership eligibility across specified Florida counties and for certain other groups, including University of Florida students and employees of several affiliated organizations.

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.

Cities

GainesvilleLake CityTallahasseeTampaOcalaJefferson CityAlachuaDallasDes MoinesGainsvilleHigh Springs

Is State Chartered Credit Unions in Florida open to new grantees?

17%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 2 of 12 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $38K. How we count

Medians: $7K first-time, $18K repeat.

  • 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+12%). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K$400K9 grants2020 15 grants2021 7 grants2022 15 grants2023 12 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $247K (2022) to $398K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $398K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Learfield Communications LLC Jefferson City, MOTo support local college athletics and build community engagement$136,710
Children's Miracle Network Gainesville, FLTo Support Children's Health$97,111
College of Central Florida Foundation Inc Ocala, FLTo Provide Scholarships and Educational Support$57,950
Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay Inc Tampa, FLTo Promote Youth Financial Literacy$27,412
Santa Fe College Gainesville, FLTo Help Expand Access to Higher Education$25,000
Kids Incorporated of the Big Bend Tallahassee, FLTo Support Early Childhood and Families in Need$10,000
Bosshardt Charitable Fund Inc Gainesville, FLTo Support Providing AIDS to Local Charitable Initiatives$9,300
Gainesville Sports Commission Gainesville, FLTo Promote Community Sports and Events$9,250
Ronald McDonald House Charities Gainesville, FLTo Help Families of Sick Children$7,800
United Way of North Central Florida Lake City, FLTo Support Wide-Ranging Community Needs$6,938
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2024$3,414,009,337$197,803,800$163,157,002$397,87112$15,926,588
2023$3,175,081,404$167,249,104$135,322,043$384,89515$12,627,694
2022$3,029,797,470$133,374,128$89,767,125$247,1587$4,320,985
2021$2,692,290,378$122,435,815$76,895,517$353,76215$5,435,345
2020$2,368,142,134$110,898,812$84,736,410$322,2669$4,155,402

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The organization’s stated mission is to respond to members’ needs by offering financial services while maintaining a strong financial foundation. Its filing says income from membership and investment of members’ funds supports its services to its restricted membership.

The 2024 giving listed in the filing included support for children’s health, education and scholarships, youth financial literacy, early childhood and family services, community events, and other local needs. The grantees’ own mission statements illustrate the kinds of organizations represented: the College of Central Florida Foundation says it acquires resources to support educational services in three Florida counties; Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay says it equips young people with financial and career skills; and Kids Incorporated of the Big Bend says it supports families through early learning, health, and family services. Shands Teaching Hospital and Clinics describes its work as patient care, education, and biomedical research.

Grantmaking

In filing year 2024, the organization reported 12 donations totaling $397,871. Amounts ranged from $5,200 to $136,710, with a median of $9,650. The filing says these payments are considered donations rather than grants, are not monitored, and may include event sponsorships.

The largest listed payments were $136,710 to Learfield Communications LLC for local college athletics and community engagement; $97,111 to Children’s Miracle Network for children’s health; $57,950 to College of Central Florida Foundation for scholarships and educational support; $27,412 to Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay for youth financial literacy; and $25,000 to Santa Fe College to expand access to higher education.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Paula Welch as chair, Jay Hutto as vice chair, Prince Hinson as secretary/treasurer, Rose Rivers as board member, Ruben Ramos and Keith Birkett as directors, and Mark Waldorff as director. It also lists Jerry W. Benton as CEO, Gabriel W. Hamlett as chief legal officer, and Jill E. Harper as chief HR officer.

State Chartered Credit Unions in Florida is led by Jerry W. Benton, CEO on every filing since 2020; 18 of 25 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Jerry W. Benton

    CEO

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $802K (2020) → $1.5M (2024)

  • Paula Welch

    Chair

    Director → Vice Chair, 2021

    Vice Chair → Chair, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Thomas Jarvis

    Director of Commercial Len

    Director of Commercial Lending & Community Relatio → Director of Commercial Len, 2023

    On filings since 2022

    40 hrs/week

    $188K (2022) → $282K (2024)

  • Keith Birkett

    Director

    Chair → Director, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mark Waldorff

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ruben Ramos

    Director

    Vice Chair → Chair, 2021

    Chair → Director, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Brian Fisher

    Vice President Technology Services

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $164K (2020) → $260K (2024)

  • David M. Barber

    Vice President Commercial Lending

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $196K (2020) → $254K (2024)

  • Frederick E. Hilton

    Vice President of Investment Services

    Investment Services Manager → Vice President of Investment Services, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $221K (2020) → $225K (2024)

  • Gabriel W. Hamlett

    Chief Legal Officer

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $252K (2020) → $782K (2024)

  • Jeffery A. Thieman

    COO

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $311K (2020) → $683K (2024)

  • Jennifer L. Hunt

    CFO

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $303K (2020) → $707K (2024)

  • Jill E. Harper

    Chief Hr Officer

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $272K (2020) → $1.2M (2024)

  • Marlon Awuma

    Financial Advisor

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $172K (2020) → $220K (2024)

  • Brandon Vega

    Information Security Officer

    Information Technology Manager → Information Technology Man, 2022

    Information Technology Man → Information Security Officer, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    $167K (2021) → $181K (2024)

  • Michael Ross Jones

    Chief Lending Officer

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    $222K (2021) → $446K (2024)

  • Pamela Johnson

    Vice President Retail Operations

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    $164K (2021) → $225K (2024)

  • Weston Gallop

    Financial Advisor

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    $173K (2021) → $241K (2024)

  • Troy Battle

    Vice President of Projects & Facilities

    On filings since 2022

    40 hrs/week

    $163K (2022) → $207K (2024)

  • Nicholas Hoffman

    Vice President of Consumer Lending

    Consumer Loan Director → Vice President of Consumer Lending, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    40 hrs/week

    $159K (2023) → $178K (2024)

  • Mary Naramore

    Financial Reporting Administrator

    New on the 2024 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $164K (2024)

  • Tarin Acaron

    Vice President of Marketing

    New on the 2024 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $182K (2024)

  • Jay Hutto

    Vice Chair

    Director → Vice Chair, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Prince Hinson

    Secretary & Treasurer

    Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rose Rivers

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (5)
  • Former: Ruby Puckett (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Bo Fisher (2022) — Commercial Lender
  • Former: Peter Subach (2022) — Special Accounts Manager
  • Former: Henry P. Subach (2021) — Special Accounts Manager
  • Former: Ross Jones (2020) — Vice President Consumer 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

Jerry W Benton — CEO: $1.5MJerry W BentonCEO$1.5MJill E Harper — Chief HR Officer: $1.2MJill E HarperChief HR Officer$1.2MGabriel W Hamlett — Chief Legal Officer: $782KGabriel W HamlettChief Legal Officer$782KJennifer L Hunt — CFO: $707KJennifer L HuntCFO$707KJeffery a Thieman — COO: $683KJeffery a ThiemanCOO$683KMichael Ross Jones — Chief Lending Officer: $446KMichael Ross JonesChief Lending Officer$446KThomas Jarvis — Director of Commercial Len: $282KThomas JarvisDirector of Commercial Len$282KBrian Fisher — VP Technology Services: $260KBrian FisherVP Technology Services$260KDavid Barber — VP Commercial Lending: $254KDavid BarberVP Commercial Lending$254KWeston Gallop — Financial Advisor: $241KWeston GallopFinancial Advisor$241KFrederick E Hilton — VP of Investment Services: $225KFrederick E HiltonVP of Investment Services$225KPamela Johnson — VP Retail Operations: $225KPamela JohnsonVP Retail Operations$225KMarlon Awuma — Financial Advisor: $220KMarlon AwumaFinancial Advisor$220KTroy Battle — VP of Projects/Facilities: $207KTroy BattleVP of Projects/Facilities$207KTarin Acaron — VP of Marketing: $182KTarin AcaronVP of Marketing$182KBrandon Vega — Information Security Officer: $181KBrandon VegaInformation Security Officer$181KNicholas Hoffman — VP of Consumer Lending: $178KNicholas HoffmanVP of Consumer Lending$178KMary Naramore — Financial Reporting Administrator: $164KMary NaramoreFinancial Reporting…$164K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $1.5M, to Jerry W Benton (CEO). 18 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about State Chartered Credit Unions in Florida

How much does State Chartered Credit Unions in Florida give each year?

State Chartered Credit Unions in Florida gave $398K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $385K across 15 grants.

What is State Chartered Credit Unions in Florida's typical grant size?

State Chartered Credit Unions in Florida's median grant in 2024 was $9,650, and its average grant was $33,156, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from State Chartered Credit Unions in Florida that year got $7K on average.

Where does State Chartered Credit Unions in Florida give grants?

State Chartered Credit Unions in Florida gives mostly in Florida: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (34%). The most frequent recipient cities were Gainesville, FL (7 grants).

Does State Chartered Credit Unions in Florida give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on State Chartered Credit Unions in Florida's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.

Who are State Chartered Credit Unions in Florida's largest grantees?

State Chartered Credit Unions in Florida's largest 2024 grantees include Learfield Communications LLC ($136,710), Children's Miracle Network ($97,111) and College of Central Florida Foundation Inc ($57,950), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is State Chartered Credit Unions in Florida?

State Chartered Credit Unions in Florida reported $3.4B in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $197.8M.

What does State Chartered Credit Unions in Florida fund?

The organization’s stated mission is to respond to members’ needs by offering financial services while maintaining a strong financial foundation. Its filing says income from membership and investment of members’ funds supports its services to its restricted membership. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from State Chartered Credit Unions in Florida?

State Chartered Credit Unions in Florida has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.

What is State Chartered Credit Unions in Florida's EIN?

State Chartered Credit Unions in Florida's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-0637646. 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

(6)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 26, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 30, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 31, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 10, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 10, 2025)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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