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Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION OF BALTIMORE INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$77,729,986
Total expenses
$75,351,461
Contributions and grants received
$1,188,922
Grants paid
$154,815
Program service revenue
$68,554,081
Investment income
$7,986,983
Other revenue
$0
Total assets, end of year
$1,258,553,265
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,130,682,067
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$127,871,198
Program services expenses (Part IX)
not reported
Management and general expenses
not reported
Fundraising expenses
not reported
Program service expenses (Part III)
not reported

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $1,188,922

  • 2a · Program service revenue: INTEREST ON LOANS TO MEMBERS

    total $48,155,131 · related or exempt $48,155,131

  • 2b · Program service revenue: SERVICE CHARGES AND OTHER FEES

    total $15,306,166 · related or exempt $15,306,166

  • 2c · Program service revenue: OTHER NONINTEREST INCOME

    total $4,653,675 · related or exempt $4,653,675

  • 2d · Program service revenue: FINANCE AND INSURANCE

    total $439,109 · unrelated business $439,109

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $7,908,466 · related or exempt $7,908,466

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $4,466,395 · other assets $76,356

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $4,419,000 · other assets $45,234

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $47,395 · other assets $31,122

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $78,517 · related or exempt $78,517

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $154,815

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $2,753,271

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $19,259,078

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $1,354,807

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $3,325,699

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $1,669,493

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $200,144

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $544,592

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $720,011

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $439,294

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $1,611,974

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $1,893,814

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $2,695,739

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $376,433

  • 20 · Interest

    total $13,955,483

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $2,290,169

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $312,522

  • 24a · Other expenses: PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSS

    total $8,172,771

  • 24b · Other expenses: ATM/DEBIT CARD EXPENSE

    total $5,882,917

  • 24c · Other expenses: MAINTENANCE

    total $2,912,647

  • 24d · Other expenses: LOAN SERVICING

    total $1,483,697

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $3,342,091

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $16,317,882 · end of year $15,214,636

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $31,686,099 · end of year $34,904,979

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $7,911,247 · end of year $10,351,545

  • 5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people

    beginning of year $6,161,219 · end of year $6,289,728

  • 7 · Other notes and loans receivable

    beginning of year $817,311,392 · end of year $816,842,281

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $2,071,541 · end of year $5,274,380

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $30,857,036

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $21,196,497

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $11,045,092 · end of year $9,660,539

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $340,452,493 · end of year $302,447,128

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    beginning of year $7,358,195 · end of year $5,640,439

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $61,995,358 · end of year $51,927,610

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $28,865,234 · end of year $25,792,205

  • 21 · Escrow or custodial account liability

    beginning of year $79,964 · end of year $71,141

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $76,071,429 · end of year $59,000,000

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $1,080,891,821 · end of year $1,045,818,721

  • 29 · Capital stock, trust principal or current funds

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 30 · Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 31 · Retained earnings, endowment or other funds

    beginning of year $116,402,070 · end of year $127,871,198

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER OUR MEMBERS TO IMPROVE THEIR FINANICAL WELL-BEING AND LIVE BETTER.

Activities or mission (Part I)

MECU IS A CREDIT UNION WHICH PROVIDES A FULL ARRAY OF FINANCIAL SERVICES TO ITS MEMBER OWNERS.

  • MECU PROVIDES CONSUMER AND BUSINESS LOANS TO MEMBERS AT COMPETITIVE RATES. THESE LOANS INCLUDE: MORTGAGE, HOME EQUITY, VEHICLE, CREDIT CARD, AND UNSECURED LOANS.

  • MECU PROVIDES DEPOSIT PRODUCTS AND SERVICES TO CONSUMER AND BUSINESS MEMBERS. THESE DEPOSIT PRODUCTS INCLUDE SAVINGS, CHECKING, MONEY MARKET, CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT, AND INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024, MECU HAD AGGREGATE DEPOSIT BALANCES THAT APPROXIMATED $1,045,819,000. MECU'S DEPOSIT RATES CONTINUE TO BE SOME OF THE MOST COMPETITIVE RATES OFFERED BY FEDERALLY INSURED FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS.

  • MECU IS COMMITTED TO MEMBER FINANCIAL EDUCATION. SOME OF THE PROGRAMS THAT MECU PROVIDES INCLUDE DISCOUNTED MORTGAGE RATES THROUGH FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER'S PROGRAMS AND BUY IN BALTIMORE LOANS, HOMEBUYER'S WORKSHOPS, CREDIT REPAIR WORKSHOPS, BASICS OF MONEY MANAGEMENT, NEW EMPLOYEE /PRE-RETIREMENT WORKSHOPS, AND FREE 1-1 COACHING/CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICES FOR ALL MEMBERS.

As filed on the 2024 return.

Listed in Part VII

  • Roman Clark Sr

    CHAIRPERSON

    Total calculated
    $22,700
    From this org
    $22,700
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Benjamin Meli Jr

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $15,654
    From this org
    $15,654
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Ernest Glinka

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $11,732
    From this org
    $11,732
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.5
  • G Louise Green

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $26,000
    From this org
    $26,000
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Gary McLhinney

    VICE CHAIRPERSON

    Total calculated
    $20,000
    From this org
    $20,000
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Deborah Moore-Carter

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $23,600
    From this org
    $23,600
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Lorretta Johnson

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $6,600
    From this org
    $6,600
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.5
  • Kara King-Bess

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $9,900
    From this org
    $9,900
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.5
  • Nicole Harrell

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $10,800
    From this org
    $10,800
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.5
  • Adrian Johnson

    SVP/CFO

    Total calculated
    $428,193
    From this org
    $314,450
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $113,743
    Hours/week
    45

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $301,749
    Bonus
    $12,701
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $94,264
    Nontaxable benefits
    $19,479
    Filer's total
    $428,193
  • John Hamilton

    PRESIDENT AND CEO

    Total calculated
    $893,788
    From this org
    $870,733
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $23,055
    Hours/week
    45

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $812,288
    Bonus
    $58,445
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $15,728
    Nontaxable benefits
    $7,327
    Filer's total
    $893,788
  • Michelle Williams

    SVP HUMAN RESOURCES & ADMIN

    Total calculated
    $238,446
    From this org
    $206,328
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $32,118
    Hours/week
    45

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $153,328
    Bonus
    $53,000
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $23,704
    Nontaxable benefits
    $8,414
    Filer's total
    $238,446
  • Kathy Shelton

    SVP AND COO

    Total calculated
    $317,021
    From this org
    $265,060
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $51,961
    Hours/week
    45

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $245,906
    Bonus
    $19,154
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $26,697
    Nontaxable benefits
    $25,264
    Filer's total
    $317,021
  • Mary Jo Taylor

    VP CHIEF COMMERCIAL LENDING OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $242,167
    From this org
    $221,682
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $20,485
    Hours/week
    45

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $206,065
    Bonus
    $15,617
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $7,808
    Nontaxable benefits
    $12,677
    Filer's total
    $242,167
  • Denise Jones-Frasier

    CHIEF OF STAFF SVP

    Total calculated
    $256,503
    From this org
    $247,965
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $8,538
    Hours/week
    45

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $190,590
    Bonus
    $57,375
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $8,538
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0
    Filer's total
    $256,503
  • Maynard Hurd

    VP LENDING

    Total calculated
    $230,167
    From this org
    $222,427
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $7,740
    Hours/week
    45

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $198,102
    Bonus
    $24,325
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $7,740
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0
    Filer's total
    $230,167
  • Jean Tyler

    VP ACCOUNTING/CONTROLLER

    Total calculated
    $208,381
    From this org
    $201,654
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $6,727
    Hours/week
    45

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $171,154
    Bonus
    $30,500
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $6,727
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0
    Filer's total
    $208,381
  • Donte Leggette

    VP OF IT SERVICES

    Total calculated
    $228,625
    From this org
    $187,266
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $41,359
    Hours/week
    45

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $175,498
    Bonus
    $11,768
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $6,865
    Nontaxable benefits
    $34,494
    Filer's total
    $228,625
  • Timothy Rozalski

    VP OF MARKETING

    Total calculated
    $207,918
    From this org
    $200,902
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $7,016
    Hours/week
    45

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $156,304
    Bonus
    $44,598
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $7,016
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0
    Filer's total
    $207,918
  • Nina Spencer

    VP RETAIL DELIVERY

    Total calculated
    $209,581
    From this org
    $184,590
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $24,991
    Hours/week
    45

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $145,690
    Bonus
    $38,900
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $6,335
    Nontaxable benefits
    $18,656
    Filer's total
    $209,581
  • Patricia Hansel

    VP OPERATIONS

    Total calculated
    $188,032
    From this org
    $168,298
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $19,734
    Hours/week
    45

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $138,304
    Bonus
    $29,994
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $6,007
    Nontaxable benefits
    $13,727
    Filer's total
    $188,032

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 2 · Substantiation required before reimbursing expenses
  • 3 · Written employment contract
  • 3 · Compensation survey or study
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement

The filer's explanations (Part III)

PART I, LINE 4B
JOHN HAMILTON, ADRIAN JOHNSON, KATHY SHELTON AND MICHELLE WILLIAMS PARTICIPATED IN A 457F DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN. JOHN HAMILTON RECEIVED A BENEFIT PAYOUT OF $346,125 DURING 2024. NO OTHER PAYOUTS, CONTRIBUTIONS, OR EMPLOYER ACCRUALS OCCURRED DURING 2024.
FORM 990, SCH J, LINE 4B
THE CREDIT UNION PROVIDES SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT BENEFITS TO JOHN HAMILTON THROUGH AN ARRANGEMENT REFERRED TO AS A "COLLATERAL ASSIGNED SPLIT DOLLAR." UNDER THE AGREEMENT, THE EXECUTIVE IS THE OWNER OF THE POLICY AND MAKES A COLLATERAL ASSIGNMENT TO THE CREDIT UNION IN RETURN FOR A LOAN. AT SPECIFIED TIMES, THE PARTICIPANTS MAY BORROW FUNDS FROM THE CASH SURRENDER VALUE OF THE UNDERLYING LIFE INSURANCE POLICY TO SUPPLEMENT RETIREMENT INCOME. THESE DRAWS ARE TAX FREE FOR THE PARTICIPANTS. UPON THE PARTICIPANT'S DEATH THE CREDIT UNION RECOVERS ITS PREMIUMS PLUS INTEREST. ANY REMAINING DEATH BENEFITS ARE DIVIDED BETWEEN THE CREDIT UNION AND THE PARTICIPANT'S BENEFICIARIES AS AGREED UPON.

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

Related organizations on this return

Schedule R Part II: tax-exempt organizations related to the filer by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

  • MECU FOUNDATION INC

    501(C)(3) · EDUCATION · MD · controlled entity

    Directly controlled by MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION OF BALTIMORE INC

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
Filed
16 November 2025
IRS schema version
2024v5.2
Source object
202513219349301566

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