Credit Unions Chartered in the State of Michigan Frankenmuth Credit Union
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About Credit Unions Chartered in the State of Michigan Frankenmuth Credit Union
People helping people — provide grants to promote the betterment of local communities served by Frankenmuth Credit Union.
Focus Areas
Youth servicesEducationPublic safety (fire departments, rescue equipment)Community development & infrastructureArts & culture / historical preservationSports & recreationLibrariesTechnology upgrades for nonprofits
Who They Fund
youth athletes and sports programslocal community residents and event attendeesvolunteer fire departments and emergency respondersveterans organizations (VFW)
About Credit Unions Chartered in the State of Michigan Frankenmuth Credit Union
Credit Unions Chartered in the State of Michigan Frankenmuth Credit Union stands out for funding local community projects through a public-charity foundation tied to a credit union, with giving concentrated entirely in Michigan. The pattern in recent grants shows a mix of youth activities, public safety equipment, and community events rather than a single narrow program. One of the clearest examples is a $27,000 grant to Hope for the Forgotten in Saginaw for a trailer and labeling, paired with a $26,000 award to Vassar Music Boosters for new band uniforms. The foundation also funded capital and equipment needs such as new gymnastics equipment for Tuscola Youth Gymnastics and extraction tools for Millington Arbela Fire Department. Other grants supported a rescue boat, SCBAs for fire service, football helmets, and computers and tablets for staff and attendees at Heart of the City. The overall picture is of a funder that uses grants to meet practical local needs, often with equipment, facilities, and event support.
What Credit Unions Chartered in the State of Michigan Frankenmuth Credit Union Funds
Youth services appear across several grants, including $26,000 to Vassar Music Boosters for new band uniforms, $22,374 to Tuscola Youth Gymnastics for new gymnastic equipment, and $10,515 to Birch Run Taymouh Pfy Assoc for football helmets for youth sports. Public safety is another clear theme: Millington Arbela Fire Department received $20,000 for vehicle extraction tools, Blumfield Fire Department received $15,000 for new SCBAs for fire service, and Spaulding Township Fire Fighters Assoc received $11,370 for a rescue boat. Community infrastructure and amenities also show up in grants such as $20,000 to the City of Frankenmuth for fans for Harvey Kern for pickle ball etc and $6,000 to Marathon Twp Community Park for community park improvements. Arts and community events are supported through sponsorships, including Ram Products for Oktoberfest and Music Fest.
How Credit Unions Chartered in the State of Michigan Frankenmuth Credit Union Gives
Recent awards cluster around the mid-five-figure to low-five-figure range, with a p25 of $11,370, a median of $15,000, and a p75 of $20,000. The foundation appears to give repeated support year to year rather than as a one-time-only funder: Ram Products received sponsorships in both 2024 and 2025 for Oktoberfest and Music Fest. It operates as a public charity and also makes program-related investments. The active grant programs accept unsolicited requests, including FCU Foundation for Our Communities and its Community Grants program.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$69K
Total Assets
$1.4B
Total Revenue
$103.2M
Total Expenses
$91.2M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $11K and $20K, with a median of $15K.
25th Percentile
$11K
Median
$15K
75th Percentile
$20K
Geographic Reach
Local1 state funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
VICKIE SCHMITZER
CEO
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