C OMMITMENT
2024 ANNUAL REPORT
As in years past, UNCLE has maintained our value of community service to others. In 2024, UNCLE employees contributed over 700 hours of volunteer time to local organizations such as Tri-Valley Haven, Kids Against Hunger, Fertile Groundworks, Haven of Peace, and Spectrum Community Services. In 2024, UNCLE hosted our largest financial education and literacy event to date, a “Deception Detection” free fraud prevention seminar. Over two hundred members of the community came together at the Bankhead Theater in Livermore to learn about fraud directly from representatives of the FBI, the Livermore Police Department, and our UNCLE experts. With a special welcome from Congressman Eric Swalwell, this event aimed at keeping our communities informed and aware. For the seventh consecutive year, UNCLE was named Best Credit Union in the East Bay by the East Bay Times in 2024. This is an achievement voted on by members of our local neighborhoods, further attributing to the impact the credit union has on our local communities and the excellent service our team provides daily. The credit union was also named a Top Workplace by the San Francisco Chronicle for a third consecutive year in 2024. We take this achievement to heart, as we not only strive to create an inclusive working environment, but we want our employees to feel pride in the credit union and the talent they bring with them every day. We thank our employees for their unwavering commitment to serving our members. Over the past year, the credit union’s accomplishments have reinforced our dedication to building a strong and prosperous institution, and our unwavering commitment to community service. With the expertise and collaboration of our board members, management, and employees, we have worked seamlessly to maximize value for our members while strengthening our financial foundation. For the past 15 years, I have had the privilege of serving as Chairman of the Board of Directors for UNCLE. Throughout this time, I have witnessed incredible growth and commitment to our members and the communities we serve. As we look to the future, I remain committed to upholding our mission and ensuring every decision we make builds a stronger future for our member’s financial lives. I extend my sincere gratitude to our members, including members of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, for being an essential part of our success. Together, we look forward to even greater opportunities ahead.
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD REPORT
Chung Bothwell, JD, LLM, CCUB Chairman of the Board
Commitment to our Future. Driven by technological innovation, economic shifts, and evolving consumer expectations, the banking industry experienced rapid transformation in 2024. As financial technology continues to advance, UNCLE has embraced AI-driven solutions, ensured we provide real-time payment solutions, and enhanced security measures to better serve our members. UNCLE’s steadfast commitment to delivering seamless financial experiences for our members and supporting our surrounding communities reinforces our confidence that the decisions we make today will create a stronger future for tomorrow. The economic environment in 2024 remained dynamic and was shaped by moderate growth, persistent inflationary pressures, and evolving interest rate policies. Despite these challenges, UNCLE remained focused on driving new opportunities for sustainable financial growth. At the end of 2024, UNCLE saw an increase in total assets of $751 million and is proud to have served over 38,000 members. Community impact continues to remain a cornerstone of UNCLE’s mission, and we have always kept true to our core value of People Helping People. In 2024, the credit union continued to support local non-profit organizations such as Livermore Valley Arts, Livermore Lab Foundation, local chambers of commerce, sports teams, and schools. Prioritizing local engagement allows UNCLE to foster deep trust and long- term prosperity within the areas we serve.
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Additionally, in alignment with the credit union mission to expand access to safe and affordable financial services, we proudly implemented BankOn in 2024. This initiative ensures individuals in underserved communities have access to low-cost, no-overdraft banking options, helping them build stronger financial foundations. By offering accounts that meet BankOn’s national certification standards, we are breaking down barriers to traditional banking and reinforcing our mission to provide financial inclusion, empowerment, and long-term success for our membership. Furthering our dedication to financial inclusion and expanding access to credit, we also partnered with Upstart in 2024 to enhance our inclusive lending efforts. This partnership allows UNCLE to leverage AI-driven underwriting technology to responsibly extend credit to more individuals, including those who may not qualify through traditional lending models. By embracing data-driven solutions, we are creating more opportunities for our members to achieve their financial goals while UNCLE maintains a strong, well-managed loan portfolio. To support our continued growth in operational excellence and member experience, we expanded our leadership team in 2024 by adding three new executive roles: Vice Presidents of Administration, Mortgage Operations, and Digital Experience. These strategic additions bring specialized expertise to key credit union areas, allowing UNCLE to streamline internal operations, enhance mortgage services, drive digital transformation and data management initiatives. As we move forward into 2025, UNCLE remains focused on our commitment to modernized efficiencies, financial inclusion, and delivering exceptional service to our members. With a strong leadership team, strategic partnerships, and a focus on digital transformations, we are well-positioned to expand our reach, enhance financial opportunities, and strengthen the communities we serve. We look forward to building upon this momentum, ensuring all of our members have access to the resources and support they need to achieve lasting financial success throughout their lives.
PRESIDENT AND CEO REPORT
Harold Roundtree President and Chief Executive Officer
Commitment to our Members. In recent years, UNCLE has navigated an evolving financial landscape with confidence and innovation, ensuring our members and surrounding communities receive the financial services, access, and resources they need to thrive. In 2024, UNCLE consistently prioritized our membership through expanded share and lending opportunities, digital transformation and strategic growth. These initiatives have greatly strengthened our ability to serve, empower, and build financial security for our members. As part of our dedication to enhancing member value, we introduced the UNCLE Membership Rewards Program, designed to recognize and reward members for their loyalty and engagement. This program allows members to earn cash back and other added benefits based on their relationship with the credit union, reinforcing our mission to provide meaningful financial solutions. UNCLE Membership Rewards strengthens our commitment to ensuring every interaction with our credit union adds value to our members’ financial well-being. Driven by our commitment to prioritizing speed, security, and convenience in financial transactions, in 2024 we also implemented FedNow Receive, allowing members to receive payments instantly, 24/7, 365 days a year. This advancement ensures funds from payroll, government benefits, and person-to-person transfers are available in real time, eliminating delays and giving members greater control over their finances. By embracing modern payment solutions, we continue to position UNCLE as a leader in providing faster, more reliable banking experiences to empower our members in an increasingly digital world.
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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
UNCLE GIVES BACK
Throughout our history, UNCLE has been a leading contributor to the many communities we serve. We are proud of our commitment to corporate responsibility and our active engagement reflected across all organizational levels.
UNCLE employees provided 700+ hours of volunteer service to our local communities in 2024.
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In April and August of 2024, UNCLE hosted our first mobile blood drives through Stanford Blood Center. Employees and members participated in donating blood or platelets to help hospitalized patients
or to be used for medical research.
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*Provided by Ron Essex Photography
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AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT Hugh Bussell, Audit Committee Chair
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Audit Committee of UNCLE Credit Union independently evaluates the soundness of UNCLE Credit Union’s operations and activities. Throughout the year, the committee meets with management to monitor the internal controls and initiatives implemented.
The Audit Committee also meets with various regulators and oversees the internal audit function, as well as meeting with the financial statement auditors to discuss the annual audit. Based on the results of the annual audits performed by our certified public accountants, as well as examinations conducted by state and federal regulators, the Audit Committee concludes that UNCLE Credit Union has adequate financial controls and is financially sound.
Left to Right: Lee Neely, Bob Corey, Neda Gray, Hugh Bussell, Robin Morris, Chung Bothwell, John Freeman, John Stein, Mila Shapovalov, Clay Smith, Peter Goldstein
KEY PERFORMANCE METRICS
SENIOR MANAGEMENT
ASSETS
2024 $747,614,550 2023 $726,002,844 2022 $734,869,392
NET WORTH
LOANS
2024 $638,500,132 2023 $594,783,836 2022 $602,137,653
Left to Right: James Fisher (SVP/Chief Technology Officer) , Terry Bishop (SVP/Chief Financial Officer) , Blair Conner (SVP/Chief Lending Officer) , April Ingram (SVP/Chief People Officer) , Dree Johnson (SVP/Chief Operating Officer), Harold Roundtree (President/CEO)
2022 $54,804,662 2023 $56,855,775 2024 $58,913,681
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2024 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
UNAUDITED
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
INCOME AND EXPENSES
ASSETS Cash and Other Deposits Total Investments Total Loans to Members Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans Land & Building Other Fixed Assets NCUSIF
INCOME STATEMENT Year Ending Interest Income Interest on Loans Interest on Investments TOTAL INTEREST INCOME Interest Expense Dividends Paid to Members Interest on Borrowed Money TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE NET INTEREST INCOME TOTAL CREDIT LOSS EXPENSE
21,642,979 61,999,707 638,500,132 (4,274,864) 2,446,774 1,337,845 5,359,256 20,602,721 747,614,550
38,331,871 68,027,563 594,783,836 (3,781,433) 2,169,577 1,546,612 5,602,202 19,322,616 726,002,844 7,835,063 22,993 40,893 10,250,000 660,899,076 679,048,025 53,587,708 (6,632,889) 46,954,819 726,002,844
36,577,187 71,024,118 602,137,653 (2,358,902) 2,280,080 1,675,935 5,107,308 18,426,013 734,869,392 7,272,569 0 0 84,500,000 596,131,681 687,904,250 52,642,364 (5,677,222) 46,965,142 734,869,392
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
33,563,828 2,415,852 35,979,680 10,594,934 175,296 10,770,230 25,209,450 5,410,225 3,028,364 3,210,406 725,448 0 1,523 6,965,741 12,080,675 444,061 1,008,463 5,998,049 866,292 2,081,851 1,502,433 89,050 332,883 24,403,757 2,361,209
28,075,488 1,525,891 29,601,379 6,286,736 1,249,362 7,536,098 22,065,281 5,730,756 3,032,540 5,696,584 816,943 0 0 9,546,067 11,718,623 338,955 1,125,394 6,039,114 749,061 1,971,454 1,555,734 87,507 430,307 24,016,149 1,864,443
20,813,539 1,357,013 22,170,552 795,524 840,740 1,636,264 20,534,288 2,554,440 3,679,306 3,895,497 (1,540,717) 0 0 6,034,086 11,291,404 281,892 1,063,322 5,592,696 833,033 1,679,807 2,144,524 81,250 338,014 23,305,942 707,992
All Other Assets TOTAL ASSETS
LIABILITIES Accounts Payable & Other Liabilities
7,395,600 0 79,810 2,750,000
Non-Interest Income Fee Income Other Income Gain (Loss) on Equity and Trading Debt Securities Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets Gain (Loss) on Sales of Loans and Leases TOTAL NON-INTEREST INCOME Non-Interest Expense Employee Compensation & Benefits Travel, Conference Expense Office Occupancy
Accrued Dividends & Interest Payable on Shares & Deposits Allowance for Credit Loss on Off-Balance Sheet Credit Exposures Notes Payable Total Shares & Deposits TOTAL LIABILITIES
686,358,193 696,583,603
Undivided Earnings Other Reserves TOTAL EQUITY TOTAL LIABILITIES, SHARE & EQUITY
55,948,917 (4,917,970) 51,030,947 747,614,550
Office Operation Expense Educational and Promotion Loan Servicing Expense Professional, Outside Services Operating Fees Miscellaneous Non-Interest Expense TOTAL NON-INTEREST EXPENSE NET INCOME (LOSS)
Financials have been reformatted to align with the 5300 Call Reports.
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