National Credit Union Foundation
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
National Credit Union Foundation meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to improve financial well-being with and through credit unions; and to envision a world where everyone can achieve financial well-being."
Year, State Incorporated:
1980, WI
National Credit Union Foundation (NCUF) reports that it works to make financial freedom achievable through their three major programs areas: Credit Union Development Education (CUDE program), disaster relief, and financial well-being for all. The CUDE program explores how credit unions can leverage their business model to solve development issues that act as barriers to the prosperity and financial well-being of their members and communities. NCUF supports disaster relief efforts through its Disaster Relief Fund and CUAid initiative. Lastly, the organization funds the efforts of credit unions and other non-profit organizations to measure and improve the financial health and well-being for all.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, National Credit Union Foundation's program expenses were:
| Development education | $1,229,638 |
| Community investment fund grants and outreach | $804,308 |
| Disaster relief | $771,761 |
| Financial well-being | $599,328 |
| FinHealth | $364,700 |
| Other program services | $246,155 |
| Biz Kid$ | $90,267 |
| Total Program Expenses | $4,106,157 |
Chief Executive
Lauren E. Culp, Executive Director
Compensation*
$25,082
Chair of the Board
John Sackett
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Board Director, Royal Credit Union
Board Size
18
Paid Staff Size
12
*2024 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Note: Lauren E. Culp became Executive Director in December 2024. Previous Executive Director, Christiane G. Hyland, received $542,766 in compensation in 2024.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Telephone appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Internet, Planned giving arrangements
Fundraising costs were 15% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $3,971,218, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on National Credit Union Foundation's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Contributions | $3,515,110 |
| Program revenue | $995,726 |
| Investment returns, net | $828,237 |
| Special events, net | $456,108 |
| Unrealized gains from investments | $100,330 |
| Other income | $14,617 |
| Total Income | $5,910,128 |
Programs: 65% Fundraising: 9% Administrative: 26%
| Total Income | $5,910,128 |
| Total expenses: | $6,355,083 |
| Program expenses | $4,106,157 |
| Fundraising expenses | $583,892 |
| Administrative expenses | $1,665,034 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-444,955 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $13,783,026 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $13,338,071 |
| Total Liabilities | $1,626,998 |
| Total Assets | $14,965,069 |
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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance