Columbia Community Credit Union
501(c)(14)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Columbia Community Credit Union is a 501(c)(14) organization based in Vancouver, Washington, registered in 1954, with $137,950,343 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A.
Po Box 324, Vancouver, WA, 98666 EIN 91-0617775 Since 1954
Revenue (FY2024)
$138.0M
▲ 17.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$115.4M
Net assets
$270.2M
Employees
365
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Columbia Community Credit Union— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating28 mo reserves · +16% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Columbia Community Credit Union: 28 mo reserves · +16% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Columbia Community Credit Union: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BTransparency10% of the rating3 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Columbia Community Credit Union: 3 of 5 disclosure signals earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
A strong member financial cooperative providing value through: meeting members' needs with quality services and products; caring for members at every contact; and enhancing the communities we serve through volunteerism and leadership.
Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 324, Vancouver, WA, 98666
- City
- Vancouver
- State
- Washington
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $49.1M (FY2013) to $138.0M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2.2BNet assets $270.2M
Operating margin
16.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.4B
Total liabilities
$2.2B
Net assets
$270.2M
Salaries & benefits
$33.3M
29% of expenses
Board members
9
9 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $137,950,343▲17.0% | $115,398,880▲25.5% | $270,195,904▲9.5% | $2,446,437,301▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $117,918,562▲29.0% | $91,966,725▲39.7% | $246,654,749▲15.0% | $2,351,701,367▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $91,416,897▲12.4% | $65,808,473▲10.8% | $214,404,925▼3.8% | $2,296,501,925▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $81,363,284▼11.2% | $59,413,845▼25.1% | $222,895,467▲9.7% | $2,324,855,630▲10.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $91,608,374▲9.0% | $79,301,979▲22.5% | $203,141,394▲7.3% | $2,101,786,104▲23.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $84,035,675▲19.1% | $64,735,518▲19.2% | $189,264,101▲12.6% | $1,701,571,179▲12.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $70,547,553▲21.4% | $54,327,879▲13.9% | $168,029,378▲10.3% | $1,512,853,805▲15.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $58,123,404▲5.3% | $47,716,535▲6.9% | $152,321,462▲7.7% | $1,312,192,840▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $55,190,058▲6.8% | $44,644,488▲11.2% | $141,487,101▲6.8% | $1,229,367,208▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $51,680,370▲5.7% | $40,130,490▲8.7% | $132,536,399▲8.9% | $1,131,997,173▲10.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $48,890,175▼0.5% | $36,912,872▲14.0% | $121,735,989▲13.5% | $1,022,924,338▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $49,135,605 | $32,368,486▼6.3% | $107,233,061▲12.3% | $943,402,960▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $34,528,011▼7.7% | $95,470,725▲17.0% | $890,945,323▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $37,409,094▼8.1% | $81,576,350▲10.3% | $815,563,610▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $40,684,496 | $73,980,718 | $752,287,847 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Lindsey Salvestrin — $943,425 (0.82% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsey Salvestrin | President & Ceo | 50 | $943,425 |
| Marc Timm | Chief Credit and Lending Officer | 40 | $556,725 |
| Colleen Boccia | Chief Experience Officer | 40 | $506,255 |
| Michael Florea | Chief Data Officer | 40 | $428,973 |
| Wendy Smith | Chief Risk Officer | 40 | $425,287 |
| James Wood | Chief Administrative Officer | 40 | $392,829 |
| Mark Michaels | Chief Information Officer | 40 | $358,999 |
| Penny Harris | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $323,393 |
| Joseph Storm | Vp Director Commercial & Business Services | 40 | $314,748 |
| Tiffany Mcguire | Vp Branch Services | 40 | $239,251 |
| Samantha Sandford | Vp Commercial Relationship Manager | 40 | $230,138 |
| Michael Rosenberg | Vp Marketing | 40 | $209,146 |
| Nicole Arneson | Vp Technology Operations | 40 | $205,869 |
| Heather Friend | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $172,934 |
| Joseph Vance | Chair | 2.3 | $25,298 |
| Max Ault | Vice Chair | 2.3 | $20,599 |
| Tim Schauer | Director | 2.3 | $20,599 |
| Dena Strong | Treasurer | 2.3 | $20,000 |
| Tracey Malone | Secretary | 2.3 | $20,000 |
| Carol Van Natta | Director | 2.3 | $18,334 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Fiserv Inc | Software Support/maintenance/licenses & | $3,852,379 |
| Ncr Corporation | PC Banking/e-stmt Processing/atm Units W | $2,611,015 |
| Structured Communication System Inc | Software/hardware Maintenance, Support | $1,458,774 |
| Cdw LLC | Information Technology Products, Support | $669,978 |
| Cornerstone Advisors of Arizona LLC | Contract Negotation | $646,603 |
Grants made · $181K in FY2024
14 grants totaling $181K in FY2024. All grants made by Columbia Community Credit Union →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington | Support for programs for at-risk youth through event sponsorship | $25,000 |
| Vancouver School Dist No 37 Foundation | Support for education programs through event sponsorship | $25,000 |
| Share | Support for programs serving homeless and hungry in our community through event sponsorship | $17,000 |
| Columbia Springs | Support for environmental education programs through event sponsorship | $16,000 |
| Fort Vancouver Regional Library Foundation | Support for reading programs through event sponsorship | $15,000 |
| Strive Northwest | Support for adults and children with disabilities with grant | $15,000 |
| The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra | Support of the arts through sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Childrens Miracle Network | Support for programs and research for children's healthcare through event sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Salmon Creek Hospital Foundation | Support for free quality health care in our community through sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Vancouver National Historic Reserve Trust | Preservation for national site and support for education programs through sponsorship and event fundraising | $10,000 |
| Building Industry Association of Clark County | Support for local economy growth and education programs through event sponsorships | $9,000 |
| Northwest Association For Blindathletes | Support for sports programs through event sponsorship | $7,500 |
| Port of Camas-washougal | Support of community events through sponsorship | $6,000 |
| Association of Washington Business | Support for local economy growth and education programs through event sponsorships | $5,653 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Columbia Community Credit Union a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Columbia Community Credit Union is a 501(c)(14) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 91-0617775, based in Vancouver, Washington.
- What is Columbia Community Credit Union's EIN?
- Columbia Community Credit Union's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 91-0617775.
- How much revenue does Columbia Community Credit Union report?
- Columbia Community Credit Union reported $137,950,343 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Columbia Community Credit Union have?
- CharityIndex grades Columbia Community Credit Union A, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does Columbia Community Credit Union's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Columbia Community Credit Union's latest Form 990 is $943,425, paid to Lindsey Salvestrin (President & Ceo).
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Data for Columbia Community Credit Union (EIN 91-0617775) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.