Community Impact
Nearly 100 years of Giving
As a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) our goal is to expand economic opportunity in underrepresented communities by providing access to financial products and services our communities. Our mission is to develop and implement creative community-based strategies, increase financial wellbeing, and invest in communities furthest away from prosperity.
We reinvest profits back into our community through volunteering, providing free educational workshops, community events, partnering with local non-profits, and creating products built to support those who have traditionally been underserved by the financial system.
The voice of our community is integrated in the development of our products and services. This ensures we make relevant offerings that address the needs of our community.
We offer the same great loan products, savings accounts, and credit cards to all our members. We are committed to making our products offerings relevant and accessible to community.
Making our financial services accessible to community is a top priority. Therefore, our ITIN program allows members with an ITIN, who have lived and worked in the community for a minimum of two years, the ability to enjoy financial empowerment.
We partner with mission-aligned organizations to deliver and promote financial solutions to our community. Through a mutually beneficial partnership, we deliver financial education, expand access, and promote prosperity.
As a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) our goal is to expand economic opportunity in underrepresented communities by providing access to financial products and services our communities. Our mission is to develop and implement creative community-based strategies, increase financial wellbeing, and invest in communities furthest away from prosperity.
We reinvest profits back into our community through volunteering, providing free educational workshops, community events, partnering with local non-profits, and creating products built to support those who have traditionally been underserved by the financial system.
The voice of our community is integrated in the development of our products and services. This ensures we make relevant offerings that address the needs of our community.
We offer the same great loan products, savings accounts, and credit cards to all our members. We are committed to making our products offerings relevant and accessible to community.
Making our financial services accessible to community is a top priority. Therefore, our ITIN program allows members with an ITIN, who have lived and worked in the community for a minimum of two years, the ability to enjoy financial empowerment.
We partner with mission-aligned organizations to deliver and promote financial solutions to our community. Through a mutually beneficial partnership, we deliver financial education, expand access, and promote prosperity.
In The Community
In 2025, Seattle Credit Union has remained deeply involved in community efforts, investing in connection, service, and celebration.
Let’s Make an Impact Together
We believe that all individuals deserve the opportunity and the resources to take care of their financial health. Which is why we proudly invest in community-led efforts to drive impact and prosperity.
Financial Education
Financial well-being is at the heart of our mission to empower members and strengthen communities. We offer financial education to close literacy gaps, especially in underserved populations. Our workshops are available in English and Spanish, covering topics like credit, budgeting, homebuying, retirement planning, and many more. If your community has a need for financial education in another language, let’s work together to find a solution!
We’d love to connect and explore how we can thrive together.
Partnerships
We aim to build inclusive, impactful, and sustainable partnerships across Washington State. Our focus is on enhancing financial access, community development, and member well-being. Partnerships may include businesses, nonprofits, and aligned individuals or groups.
Whether you’re a resource provider or local employer, we offer tools, opportunities, and expertise to support shared goals.
Sponsorships & Events
Seattle Credit Union proudly sponsors a variety of community events. Investing in our community means supporting the organizations and groups leading impactful initiatives. Seattle Credit Union proudly sponsors mission-aligned events such as fundraisers, festivals, educational seminars, and other community events throughout the year. We value every opportunity to connect with our community.
Organizing an event? We’d love to explore ways to support and get involved.
SeattleCU Foundation
The SeattleCU Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit supported by Seattle Credit Union and the broader community. Seattle Credit Union is proud to partner with the Foundation to deliver strategic investment and promote economic justice.
The Foundation uplifts underserved households, small businesses, immigrants, and marginalized communities. In October 2025, the Foundation awarded its first round of grants, 20 micro-grants were distributed to mission aligned initiatives across the region.
Volunteer
Seattle Credit Union provides paid time off for employees to volunteer in the community. Volunteering during work hours is a valued part of our culture. Therefore, each full-time employee receives 16 hours annually to support causes they care about.
Have an opportunity to share? We’d love to connect our team with meaningful ways to give back.
Employment
Seattle Credit Union proudly supports a diverse range of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) designed to empower employees who identify as AAPI, Latinx, Black, LGBTQIA+, Women, and their allies. These ERGs create safe and inclusive spaces for connection, mentorship, and advocacy, while fostering cultural awareness and professional growth. By amplifying voices and building community, they help strengthen belonging across the organization and ensure that every employee feels valued and supported in bringing their authentic selves to work.
Impact By The Numbers
In 2024, here are a few of the ways we made an impact.
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Loans to Small Business$79 Million
funding economic growth.
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CDFI or LID$48 Million
in loans funded for qualified projects.
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Auto Loans$48 Million
to help our members secure reliable transportation.
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Feel Good Checking$20,000
given back to the community.
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Dividends Paid to Members$12 Million
double the amount paid the previous year.
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First-Time Home Buyer Mortgages$22 Million
in dreams of home ownership came true in 2024.
Accreditations
We were the first credit union in Seattle and today we are one of just 134 credit unions across the country to receive this accreditation for our commitment to serve and educate the Hispanic community about financial independence.
The National Credit Union Administration granted us the Low-Income Credit Union designation which comes with regulatory benefits to help us better serve those most in need of banking services or greater financial education.
We are a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), which means we have access to government funds that support diverse loans and programs designed to meet the needs of our communities.
Tell Us Your Story
We know you’ve got a story worth sharing—let’s hear it! Whether it started with a rainy-day savings goal or a latte-fueled financial breakthrough, we want to know how Seattle Credit Union has helped you feel more confident, supported, or just plain awesome.
Please do not include any sensitive information, such as member numbers, account information, or Social Security numbers
Native Land Acknowledgement
Seattle Credit Union recognizes that our organization operates on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded lands of the Coastal Salish Nations, who have stewarded this land for generations. We honor and pay respect to the past, present, and future generations of Indigenous peoples, their enduring connection to the land, and their ongoing contributions to our communities.
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