Suncoast Credit Union
Suncoast Credit Union is based in Tampa, Florida, and is listed as a public charity filing Form 990. Founded in 1934, it describes its mission as improving members’ quality of life through a strong, secure, innovative credit union. Its 2024 filing reports 21 grants totaling $1,279,772, with recipients in Florida and Wisconsin.
Suncoast Credit Union at a glance
In short: Suncoast Credit Union gave $1.3M across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $61K), mostly in Florida. 57% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,279,772
- +69.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +90.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $60,942
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,817
- Total assets
- $17,828,618,114
- +2.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 57% first-time grantees (12 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Suncoast Credit Union
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 11904, Tampa, FL 33680-1904
Phone: (800) 999-5887
Website: https://suncoastcreditunion.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Suncoast Credit Union funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Suncoast Cu Foundation ($265K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 85 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 80% of grant dollars went to Florida recipients and 20% to Wisconsin recipients. The Every Hit is a Win program specifies Suncoast Credit Union service areas in Florida as its geographic scope and requires applicants to have a physical presence in that area.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Suncoast Credit Union open to new grantees?
57%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 21 grantees (57%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $46K; repeat grants $81K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $50K repeat.
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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $570K (2021) to $2.0M (2020). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Suncoast Cu Foundation Tampa, FL | Funding education & medical needs of children in Florida. | $264,944 |
| American Red Cross of Central Florida Tampa, FL | To Provide Assistance for Hurricane Helene and Milton. | $250,000 |
| National Credit Union Foundation Madison, WI | To fund programs that help improve consumer's financial lives & suncoast gac attendees attended dinner to support herb wagner award winners. | $157,972 |
| Partnership for Strong Families Inc Gainesville, FL | To Provide Assistance for Hurricane Helene and Milton. | $100,000 |
| Cu Awareness LLC Madison, WI | To provide assistance to credit unions to get the attention and consideration they deserve. | $85,000 |
| Feeding America Tampa Bay Inc Tampa, FL | To Provide Assistance for Hurricane Helene and Milton. | $79,627 |
| United Way Suncoast Tampa, FL | To Provide Assistance for Hurricane Helene and Milton. | $75,000 |
| Tampa Bay Area Credit Union for Kids Inc Tampa, FL | To raise funds for the autism center at all children's hospital. | $50,000 |
| Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful Inc Tampa, FL | To Provide Free Trees to Low-Income Neighborhoods. | $50,000 |
| League of Southeastern Cu Tallahassee, FL | To Provide Assistance to Smaller Credit Unions. | $49,157 |
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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 | $17,828,618,114 | $1,106,877,469 | $970,859,711 | $1,279,772 | 21 | $172,621,189 |
| 2023 | $17,403,676,924 | $876,920,106 | $742,332,288 | $754,462 | 11 | $92,506,813 |
| 2022 | $16,214,901,944 | $624,897,611 | $462,970,768 | $1,309,301 | 14 | $48,660,417 |
| 2021 | $14,872,600,852 | $553,636,360 | $384,855,483 | $570,410 | 6 | $20,751,322 |
| 2020 | $12,321,280,879 | $543,602,131 | $454,801,212 | $2,019,772 | 33 | $20,669,813 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Suncoast’s stated mission is “to improve the quality of our members’ lives by maintaining a strong, secure, and innovative credit union that builds trust, shows respect, and maximizes efficiency.” Its 2024 filing describes member services that include mortgage, auto, and personal loans; savings products and certificates of deposit; generally lower or eliminated service fees; and mortgage escrow services.
Suncoast’s website identifies education, local community needs, and important causes as areas for strategic investment. Its 2024 grants included support for hurricane assistance, children’s needs, public schools and teachers, food assistance, and free trees for low-income neighborhoods. Among the supported organizations, Partnership for Strong Families says its mission is to build and improve a network of family support services to protect and nurture children. Feeding Tampa Bay says it works toward flourishing communities through people-focused solutions and addressing barriers related to hunger. Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful describes its mission as promoting environmental stewardship through volunteer and educational opportunities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Suncoast reported 21 grants totaling $1,279,772. Grant amounts ranged from $5,500 to $264,944, with a median of $20,817. The largest listed grants were:
Suncoast also lists Every Hit is a Win with Suncoast, a nonprofit funding opportunity tied to Tampa Bay Rays regular-season performance. For the May–September 2026 program period, Suncoast donates $79 for each player base hit, up to $10,000 per month, with two nonprofits selected each month. Community voting determines how funds are divided; each organization must receive at least 400 votes to unlock its award. Eligible organizations must be IRS-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits with a physical presence in Suncoast’s service area in Florida. Selected organizations must provide a mission statement and logo, promote the poll, post on social media at least weekly, and email supporters at least twice weekly. Awards range from $0 to $10,000. The March 18, 2026 application deadline is past.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing include Gary C. Gresham, Chair of the Board; Jounice Nealy-Brown, Vice Chair of the Board; Zamir L. Ode, Immediate Post Chair of the Board; Andrea Falvey, Treasurer of the Board; and Robert Jones, Secretary of the Board. The filing also lists Brando Fetz ek, Victor Arias, Marc Johnson, Manuel Lopez, and Stephanie Mathews as directors.
Suncoast Credit Union is led by Kevin Johnson, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 23 of 24 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kevin Johnson
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
49 hrs/week
$798K (2020) → $936K (2024)
Gary C. Gresham
Chair of the Board
Vice Chair of the Board → Chair of the Board, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Zamir L. Ode
Immediate Post Chair of the Board
Chair of the Board → Immediate Post Chair of the Board, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Lorraine Fernandez
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $4K (2024)
Manuel Lopez
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$984 (2020) → $4K (2024)
Marc Johnson
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$1K (2021) → $859 (2024)
Stephanie Mathews
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2024)
Victor Arias
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $7K (2024)
Brando Fetzek
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
$3K (2024)
Odalys Pritchard
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
$7K (2024)
Andrea Falvey
Treasurer of the Board
Secretary of the Board → Treasurer of the Board, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $702 (2024)
Darlene Johnson
Executive Vice President Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer
Executive Vice President Chief Growth Officer → Executive Vice President Cgo, 2023
Executive Vice President Cgo → Executive Vice President Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
49 hrs/week
$312K (2020) → $549K (2024)
Donald D. Burt
Senior Wealth Advisor
Wealth Advisor → Senior Wealth Advisor, 2024
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$249K (2020) → $430K (2024)
Jounice Nealy-Brown
Vice Chair of the Board
Treasurer of the Board → Vice Chair of the Board, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$1K (2021) → $1K (2024)
Julie A. Renderos
Executive Vice President & CFO
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$385K (2020) → $145K (2024)
Melva McKay-Bass
Senior Vice President Chief Bus Development Officer
Senior Vice President & Business Development → Senior Vice President Chief Bus Development Officer, 2021
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$276K (2020) → $368K (2024)
Michael Parks
Senior Vice President CIO
Chief Information Officer → Senior Vice President Chief Information Officer, 2021
Senior Vice President Chief Information Officer → Senior Vice President CIO, 2023
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$255K (2020) → $375K (2024)
Jacqulyne Gilbert
Senior Vice President Cro
Senior Vice President Chief Risk Officer → Senior Vice President Cro, 2023
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$357K (2021) → $400K (2024)
Robert Jones
Secretary of the Board
Director → Secretary of the Board, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$3K (2021) → $3K (2024)
Roy Echols
Vice President Wealth Management
Vice President Trustee & Investment Serv → Vice President Wealth Management, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$313K (2021) → $411K (2024)
Jennifer M. Bolivar
Senior Vice President Market Development & Lending
Senior Vice President Service Center Operations → Senior Vice President Market Development & Lending, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$271K (2022) → $349K (2024)
Ben Lemoine
CFO
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$384K (2024)
Hossam Nasser
Wealth Advisor
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$378K (2024)
Kimberly Manley
Senior Vice President Marketing & Digital Strategy
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$352K (2024)
Former officers (12)
- Former: Aileen Rodriguez (2020–2023) — Retail Mlo
- Former: Anthony Sachel (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Oksana Sherman (2020–2023) — Retail Mlo
- Former: Victoria Lovett (2020–2023) — Executive Vice President COO
- Former: Karen Koundourakis (2021–2023) — Senior Vice President Member Exp
- Former: Carolyn Bare (2023) — Wealth Advisor
- Former: Gary J. Vien (2020–2022) — Senior Vice President Chief Administrative O
- Former: Mildred Harvey (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kevin Farrow (2021) — Senior Financial Advisor
- Former: Sanjay Malhotra (2021) — Senior Vice President Serv Ctr Ops
- Former: Benjamin Felder (2020) — General Counsel
- Former: Velia Pedrero (2020) — Director
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 $936K, to Kevin Johnson (President/CEO). 23 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Suncoast Credit Union
How much does Suncoast Credit Union give each year?
Suncoast Credit Union gave $1.3M across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $754K across 11 grants.
What is Suncoast Credit Union's typical grant size?
Suncoast Credit Union's median grant in 2024 was $20,817, and its average grant was $60,942, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Suncoast Credit Union that year got $46K on average.
Where does Suncoast Credit Union give grants?
Suncoast Credit Union gives mostly in Florida: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wisconsin (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tampa, FL (9 grants) and Madison, WI (3 grants).
Does Suncoast Credit Union give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Suncoast Credit Union's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Provide Assistance for Hurricane Helene and Milton." (4 grants).
Who are Suncoast Credit Union's largest grantees?
Suncoast Credit Union's largest 2024 grantees include Suncoast Cu Foundation ($264,944), American Red Cross of Central Florida ($250,000) and National Credit Union Foundation ($157,972), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Suncoast Credit Union?
Suncoast Credit Union reported $17.8B in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1B.
What does Suncoast Credit Union fund?
Suncoast’s stated mission is “to improve the quality of our members’ lives by maintaining a strong, secure, and innovative credit union that builds trust, shows respect, and maximizes efficiency.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Suncoast Credit Union?
Suncoast Credit Union has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check suncoastcreditunion.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Suncoast Credit Union's EIN?
Suncoast Credit Union's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-0291451. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 September 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 24, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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