True Community Credit Union
TRUE Community Credit Union is a Jackson, Michigan-based public charity that provides deposit and loan products to members and financial education to the community. Its 2024 filing describes giving through monetary and in-kind donations, volunteerism, services, sponsorships, and community engagement.
True Community Credit Union at a glance
In short: True Community Credit Union gave $288K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $287,606
- +19.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,918
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $880,536,100
- +25.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to True Community Credit Union
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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TRUE accepts unsolicited requests for donations, sponsorships, and events through its request form. Include relevant supporting materials; requests are reviewed in the order received.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1100 Clinton Rd, Jackson, MI 49202
Phone: (517) 784-7101
Website: https://trueccu.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from True Community Credit Union
Nuestra Comunidad Partnership Scholarships
True Community Credit Union
Amount
$20,000 total program funding
Deadline
Deadline not published
TRUE Community Credit Union Scholarships
True Community Credit Union
Amount
$1,000 per recipient
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who True Community Credit Union funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Found Church ($35K). Together the top 10 received $221K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The credit union says it serves people who live, learn, work, or worship across Michigan. Its 2024 grant dollars went primarily to Michigan recipients (97%), with 3% going to Iowa. The listed 2024 grants were predominantly to organizations in Jackson, Michigan, with other Michigan recipients in places including Spring Arbor and Lansing.
The credit union’s scholarship program describes a service area of Jackson, Ingham, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties. The 2024 Nuestra Comunidad scholarship partnership covered students from Jackson and Lenawee counties.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
How True Community Credit Union gives
- 53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $241K (2023) to $288K (2024). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $288K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Found Church Jackson, MI | Black excellence awards sponsor $15,000; isaiah's hub renovation project $20,000 | $35,000 |
| Jackson School of the Arts Jackson, MI | Year 4 of 4 of multi-year pledge for captital campaign/building | $33,333 |
| Jackson YMCA Jackson, MI | Charitable Contribution | $26,000 |
| Jackson College Multicultural Affairs Jackson, MI | Juneteenth Event Sponsor and Student Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Nuestra Comunidad Jackson, MI | Presenting Sponsor for Nuestra Comunidad Hispanic Heritage Festival. | $20,000 |
| Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI | $5,000 sau golf open sponsor, $15,000 year 5 of 5 for multi-year sponsor for trading center | $20,000 |
| Henry Ford Jackson Jackson, MI | $10,000 to pink ball sponsorship, $1,000 lights of love $7,500 for hospice donation | $18,500 |
| New Mobility Solutions Jackson, MI | Purchased a handicap accessible van for the garrett family | $18,123 |
| Michigan Credit Union League & Affiliates Lansing, MI | McUl 2024 Foundation Contribution/Asfm Support | $15,000 |
| The Enterprise Group Jackson, MI | Charitable Contribution | $15,000 |
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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 | $880,536,100 | $67,574,993 | $64,395,175 | $287,606 | 17 | $3,450,171 |
| 2023 | $703,073,726 | $42,926,246 | $38,572,848 | $240,633 | 16 | $2,311,013 |
| 2022 | $683,496,777 | $35,270,035 | $31,553,892 | — | — | $2,052,132 |
| 2021 | $691,048,479 | $30,339,343 | $26,190,043 | — | — | $1,004,042 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
TRUE Community Credit Union’s mission is “to cultivate legacy-defining moments for the people and places we serve for generations to come.” Its filing describes financial education, community support, and monetary and in-kind contributions to nonprofits, charities, programs, and community or civic projects.
Its 2024 giving included support for arts, education, health, civic events, and community projects. For example, Jackson YMCA’s stated mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. GROW JACKSON says it empowers the community through gardens, fresh food access, and education, while Rise Above says it equips high school students through reading, phonics, and academic credit recovery programs.
The credit union also operates scholarship programs for students. Its website describes an annual scholarship program; scholarships paid to individual students are separate from grants to organizations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, TRUE Community Credit Union reported 17 grants totaling $287,606. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $35,000, with a median of $15,000. Among the largest were $35,000 to FOUND CHURCH for Black Excellence Awards sponsorship and an Isaiah’s Hub renovation; $33,333 to Jackson School of the Arts for the fourth year of a multiyear capital-campaign pledge; and $26,000 to Jackson YMCA as a charitable contribution. Other awards included $20,000 to Jackson College Multicultural Affairs for a Juneteenth event and student scholarships, and $20,000 to Nuestra Comunidad as presenting sponsor of its Hispanic Heritage Festival.
TRUE’s website invites donation, sponsorship, and event requests through a form. It says requests are processed in the order received and that it will contact applicants if a request is approved. It asks applicants to include relevant materials, such as an event flyer, sponsorship package, or documents outlining the request.
TRUE’s website states that its 2026 scholarship application period has closed and advises applicants to check back in early 2027. The filing reports that in 2024 it received 41 scholarship essays and awarded ten $1,000 scholarships. A separate $20,000 scholarship partnership with Nuestra Comunidad was presented to 2024 recipients at the Jackson Hispanic Heritage Festival; that was a 2024 award cycle.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joshua Burgett as board chairperson; Chelsea Page as board vicechairperson; and Timothy Denton as board treasurer. It lists Regina Pinney, Karen Richard, Tom Butman, Jacob Inocencio, Britgittee Fawaz-Anouti, Doris Graham, and Michael Rawson as board directors.
True Community Credit Union is led by Christina Siders, President & CEO on every filing since 2021; 20 of 28 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christina Siders
President & CEO
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$324K (2021) → $541K (2024)
Joshua Burgett
Board Chairperson
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$2K (2024)
Jacob Inocencio
Board Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$865 (2024)
Doris Graham
Board Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$4K (2024)
Michael Rawson
Board Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$1K (2024)
William Sackett
Board Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$3K (2024)
Karen Richard
Board Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Regina Pinney
Board Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Butman
Board Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Britgittee Fawaz-Anouti
Board Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chelsea Eisele
Board Director & Associate
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Pokerwinski
Board Director & Emeritus
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stu Kail
Board Director & Associate
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yvette Wilkie
Board Director & Associate
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Canis Arbrouet
Vice President of Facilities
Vice President Technology Solutions → Vice President of It & Branch Infrastructure, 2023
Vice President of It & Branch Infrastructure → Vice President of Facilities, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$149K (2021) → $197K (2024)
Chelsea Page
Board Vicechairperson
Board Director → Board Vicechairperson, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$1K (2024)
Jason Matley
Executive Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer
Executive Vice President Startegy & Transformation → Executive Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$202K (2021) → $286K (2024)
Lance Schnitkey
Chief Financial Officer
Vice President of Finance → Chief Financial Officer, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$143K (2021) → $247K (2024)
Sarah Ermatinger
Chief Community Impact Officer
Chief Experience Officer → Chief Member Experience Officer, 2023
Chief Member Experience Officer → Chief Community Impact Officer, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$169K (2021) → $223K (2024)
Terry French
Investment Advisor
Investments Services Representative → Investment Advisor, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$215K (2021) → $258K (2024)
Brandi Cole
Chief Risk Officer
Senior Director of Risk Management → Chief Risk Officer, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$124K (2022) → $186K (2024)
Heather Harback
Chief People Officer
Vice President People & Culture → Chief People Officer, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$159K (2022) → $203K (2024)
Shawn Christie
Vice President of Wealth Management
Vice President Payment Strategy & Innovation → Vice President of Wealth Management, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$153K (2022) → $176K (2024)
Valerie Moskal
Chief Growth & Lending Officer
Chief Operations Officer → Chief Growth & Lending Officer, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$223K (2022) → $280K (2024)
Jonathan Beard
Vice President of Digital Transformati
Vice President of Digital Transformation → Vice President of Digital Transformati, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$147K (2023) → $206K (2024)
Timothy Denton
Board Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$2K (2024)
Janet Thompson
Executive Vice President & Chief Integration Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$312K (2024)
Jeanine Mwhite
Special Project Consultant
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$172K (2024)
Former officers (15)
- Former: Jo Ann Rand (2021–2023) — Board Secretary
- Former: John Hostetler (2021–2023) — Board Director
- Former: Josh Burgett (2021–2023) — Board Chairperson
- Former: Quentin Guinn (2021–2023) — Board Chairperson
- Former: Neil Fernandes (2022–2023) — Board Director
- Former: Rebecca Billingsley (2022–2023) — Senior Director of Human Resources
- Former: Dennis Decosta (2021–2022) — Board Director
- Former: Jeff Thomasson (2021–2022) — Senior Mortgage Lending Specialist
- Former: L. Keith Acker (2021–2022) — Board Director
- Former: Tim Denton (2021–2022) — Board Treasurer
- Former: Carl Gilzow (2022) — Audit & Oversight Committee Chair
- Former: Ken Rudolph (2022) — Audit & Oversight Committee Chair
- Former: Shari Walters (2022) — Audit & Oversight Committee
- Former: Stacy Snyder (2022) — Director of Mortgage Lending
- Former: Valerie Schuette (2021) — Chief Operations Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $541K, to Christina Siders (President/CEO). 20 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about True Community Credit Union
How much does True Community Credit Union give each year?
True Community Credit Union gave $288K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $241K across 16 grants.
What is True Community Credit Union's typical grant size?
True Community Credit Union's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $16,918, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does True Community Credit Union give grants?
True Community Credit Union gives mostly in Michigan: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Jackson, MI (13 grants).
Does True Community Credit Union give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on True Community Credit Union's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are True Community Credit Union's largest grantees?
True Community Credit Union's largest 2024 grantees include Found Church ($35,000), Jackson School of the Arts ($33,333) and Jackson YMCA ($26,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is True Community Credit Union?
True Community Credit Union reported $880.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $67.6M.
What does True Community Credit Union fund?
TRUE Community Credit Union’s mission is “to cultivate legacy-defining moments for the people and places we serve for generations to come.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from True Community Credit Union?
TRUE accepts unsolicited requests for donations, sponsorships, and events through its request form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is True Community Credit Union's EIN?
True Community Credit Union's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-1453620. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does True Community Credit Union accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 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 November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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