VIA Credit Union
VIA Credit Union is committed to member service while maintaining financial stability. The credit union returns the profits to its members in the form of lower loan rate, higher savings rates, and free or low cost services. Services to people who are unable to obtain them elsewhere or as a valuable alternative to the traditional for-profit banking system. The credit union receives deposits from and makes loans to its members primarily located in the Indiana counties of blackford, grant, Delaware, madison, and miami. The majority of its loans are collateralized by specific items, including consumer assets, residential real estate, and member share balances.
VIA Credit Union at a glance
In short: VIA Credit Union gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,000
- -80.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,000
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $577,206,622
- +5.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% 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 VIA Credit Union
- Next open deadline
- March 15, 2027 (ViaCU Scholarships)
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from VIA Credit Union
Who VIA Credit Union funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boys and Girls Club of Grant County Inc ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
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 $5K (2024) to $25K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club of Grant County Inc Marion, IN | Sponsorship | $5,000 |
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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 | $577,206,622 | $31,379,952 | $25,479,380 | $5,000 | 1 | $3,242,518 |
| 2023 | $547,170,835 | $25,849,601 | $20,618,217 | $25,000 | 4 | $2,209,147 |
| 2022 | $525,279,196 | $20,356,846 | $16,010,185 | — | — | $1,654,321 |
| 2021 | $517,398,165 | $18,473,040 | $14,127,641 | — | — | $746,983 |
| 2020 | $449,645,503 | $16,858,903 | $15,417,664 | — | — | $1,333,768 |
About VIA Credit Union
Based on IRS filings
VIA Credit Union is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Marion, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $577.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K. Net investment income was $3.2M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
VIA Credit Union is led by Cindy Kohlmorgen, President, CEO & Treasurer of the Board since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 8 of 14 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cindy Kohlmorgen
President, CEO & Treasurer of the Board
President → President, CEO & Treasurer of the, 2022
President, CEO & Treasurer of the → President, CEO & Treasurer of the Board, 2023
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$126K (2020) → $263K (2024)
Clyde Thornell
Board President
Chairman → Board President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori Fiene
Chief Financial Officer
CFO → Chief Financial Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
44 hrs/week
$113K (2020) → $171K (2024)
Debbie Parrie
Chief Operations Officer
On filings since 2022
43 hrs/week
$85K (2022) → $144K (2024)
Georgette Miller
Chief Consumer Loan Officer
On filings since 2022
45 hrs/week
$94K (2022) → $120K (2024)
Karen Mitchener
Chief People Officer
Chief Human Resources Officer → Chief People Officer, 2024
On filings since 2022
42 hrs/week
$90K (2022) → $140K (2024)
Michelle Peterson
Chief Marketing Officer
On filings since 2022
42 hrs/week
$76K (2022) → $112K (2024)
Kristen McDaniel
Vice President of Applications Development
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$101K (2024)
Paul McVicker
Vice President Information Technology
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$105K (2024)
Deleane Soloman
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Maurer
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Lightle
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Velasquez
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Valerie McHarry
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Roger Roth (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Timothy Mitchener (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Kolby Rosemeyer (2023) — Senior Vice President of Business Lending
- Former: David Abernathy (2020–2022) — CEO & Treasurer of the Board · Filing note: Ended 102022
- Former: Verlis Slusher (2020–2021) — Board Member
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 $263K, to Cindy Kohlmorgen (President/CEO/Treasurer of the Board). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about VIA Credit Union
How much does VIA Credit Union give each year?
VIA Credit Union gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $25K across 4 grants.
How large is VIA Credit Union?
VIA Credit Union reported $577.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $31.4M.
What is VIA Credit Union?
VIA Credit Union is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Marion, IN. It holds $577.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does VIA Credit Union operate?
VIA Credit Union has awarded grants in Indiana.
What is VIA Credit Union's EIN?
VIA Credit Union's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-0884006. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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