Unitus Community Credit Union
Unitus Community Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial cooperative serving over 100,000 members across 15 counties in Oregon and the entire state of Washington. Founded in 1937 by Pacific Telephone & Telegraph employees seeking to provide affordable loans to co-workers, Unitus operates as a 501(c)(14) state-chartered credit union. The organization provides comprehensive financial services including real estate loans, consumer loans, checking and savings programs, and credit card services.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.7B
+0.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$605K
+120.7% YoY
Grant Count
21
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$29K
+47.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: "Together we inspire hope by navigating through life's defining moments."
Core Commitment: Unitus positions itself as a partner through life's defining moments, with a focus on innovation, inclusiveness, and providing inspirational service.
Social Responsibility Initiative (2025-2027): The organization's three-year community impact initiative focuses on:
- Supporting first-time homebuyers
- Serving new savers
- Supporting small businesses
- Environmental sustainability (electric and hybrid vehicles)
- Employee volunteer hours
Program Areas: Beyond financial services, Unitus supports communities within its field of membership through corporate philanthropy.
Grantmaking
Unitus Community Credit Union makes grants to support community organizations. Recent grant activity includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Unitus serves 15 counties in Oregon and the entire state of Washington, with headquarters in Tigard, Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Revenue: $90.9 million
- Total Expenses: $89 million
- Net Income: $1.8 million
- Total Assets: $1.72 billion
- Total Liabilities: $1.56 billion
As of December 2023:
- Total Revenue: $80.4 million
- Total Expenses: $78.3 million
- Total Assets: $1.72 billion
Workforce: 353 employees (as of 2023)
Membership: Serves 86,000+ to 104,933+ members
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,724,397,987 | $1,723,073,803 | $1,727,213,456 |
| Revenue | $90,851,548 | $80,410,170 | $70,835,899 |
| Expenses | $89,045,333 | $78,273,353 | $62,658,353 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $10,771,809 | $7,808,970 | $4,066,509 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
90 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key executives include:
- Matthew Mičetić: Board Chair
- Michael Namba: Chief Financial Officer
- Ken Riedel: Vice President Operations
- Brian Devereux: Vice President Of Lending
- Michael Hansen: Vice President Member Services
- Berenice García Hernández: Director - Strategic Partnerships
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATTHEW MICETIC | BOARD CHAIR | 3 | $25,000 |
| NICOLE DAVISON LEON | BOARD VICE CHAIR | 3 | $16,000 |
| RHONDA CRAMER | BOARD SECRETARY | 3 | $16,000 |
| SOMNATH BANERJEE | BOARD DIRECTOR | 3 | $16,000 |
| TIFFINI MUELLER | BOARD DIRECTOR | 3 | $16,000 |
| FRANK CHINN | BOARD DIRECTOR | 3 | $16,000 |
| DENETTA MONK | BOARD DIRECTOR | 3 | $12,533 |
| LAURA CONROY | BOARD DIRECTOR | 3 | $3,467 |
| STEVEN STAPP | PRESIDENT - CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $645,734 |
| MICHAEL NAMBA | SVP - CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $358,717 |
| DAVID FEHRER | EVP - CHIEF STRATEGY & INNOV OFFICER | 40 | $358,278 |
| BRIAN DEVEREUX | SVP - CHIEF LENDING OFFICER | 40 | $306,833 |
| JESSICA BROWN | VP - CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER | 40 | $229,970 |
| JAMES ALEXANDER | SVP - CHIEF RISK OFFICER | 40 | $224,927 |
| KEVIN SMITH | VP - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | 40 | $199,675 |
| RICHARD HIGH | AVP - CREDIT ADMINISTRATION | 40 | $193,747 |
| WAYNE MATSUMURA | VP - BUSINESS LENDING | 40 | $191,213 |
| MEGAN SNYDER | VP - STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS & PM | 40 | $184,096 |
| KENNETH RIEDEL | VP - OPERATIONS | 40 | $181,282 |
| MICHAEL HANSEN | VP - MEMBER SERVICES | 40 | $171,778 |
| JOHN BACHMAN | MGR - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | 40 | $170,338 |
| CHARLOTTE SEARS | VP - MX & PRODUCT MANAGEMENT | 40 | $166,789 |
| RONDA WAGNER | AVP - CONSUMER LENDING | 40 | $164,128 |
| LAWRENCE CAVASSO | AVP - CONTROLLER | 40 | $155,572 |
| LORI FINK | AVP - MARKETING & BRAND DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $154,793 |
| AMY OLSON | AVP - RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LENDING | 40 | $152,189 |
| KATHRINE POPOVICH | DIRECTOR - PROJECT MANAGEMENT | 40 | $152,739 |
| ROSE HALFORD | AVP - TRAINING & STRATEGIC IMPL | 40 | $148,955 |
| JONATHAN BUHACOFF | ASST MGR - SOFTWARE ENGINEERING | 40 | $147,667 |
| GRETCHEN GARDNER | DIRECTOR - ORG DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $146,104 |
| AARON BLEDY | DIRECTOR - COMMERCIAL SERVICES | 40 | $145,842 |
| JEFFERY SEARS | MGR - IT APPLICATION SUPPORT | 40 | $143,036 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**Forbes Recognition (June 2024):** Unitus was named the third best credit union in Oregon by Forbes in its annual "Best in State" rankings, improving from fourth place in 2023. The organization was one of just 207 credit unions nationwide to receive this honor.
Unitus Community Credit Union Accelerates Community Impact Through Innovative**Community Impact Partnerships:** Unitus has partnered with innovative organizations to accelerate community impact initiatives.
Unitus Community Credit Union Accelerates Community Impact Through Innovative**Tax Status:** Tax-exempt since October 1944 (EIN: 93-0243503)
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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