Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Tax Exempt)
- SAM.gov registration date
- Website
- glcu.org
- Founded
- 1938
- Employees
- 251-1K
- Estimated annual revenue
- $50M-$100M
- Industry
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- Financials
- Banks
- Banking & Mortgages
- SIC code
- 60 Depository Institutions
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
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About the company
Chicago Municipal Employees Credit Union, operating as Chicago Municipal Employees, is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporate entity registered in SAM.gov that specializes in community development financial services. The credit union focuses on providing financial products and services to underserved communities, with a particular emphasis on economic revitalization, business development, and financial empowerment for low- to moderate-income populations.
Through its federal grant awards from the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the credit union has received multiple project grants totaling approximately $2.6 million between 2021 and 2024. These grants, including the CDFI Rapid Response Program, Equitable Recovery Program, and standard CDFI Program awards, have enabled the organization to expand lending capabilities, provide financial services, and deliver technical assistance to marginalized communities disproportionately impacted by economic challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The grants specifically support the credit union's efforts to create jobs, build businesses, foster economic self-determination, and enhance access to affordable credit. By leveraging these federal funds, Chicago Municipal Employees Credit Union acquires technology, develops staff resources, and implements strategic initiatives designed to drive community economic development and provide critical financial support to underserved populations.
Quick answers
Is Chicago Municipal Employees Credit Union registered in SAM.gov?
Chicago Municipal Employees Credit Union's SAM.gov registration expired on December 17, 2025.
What is Chicago Municipal Employees Credit Union's CAGE code?
Chicago Municipal Employees Credit Union's CAGE code is 88QD8, and its Unique Entity ID (UEI) is QYACVP8GFNM3.
What is Chicago Municipal Employees Credit Union's most recent federal award?
Chicago Municipal Employees Credit Union's most recent federal grant award is To promote economic revitalization and community development through technical assistance awards to build the… (241TA065664G), from Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, on November 21, 2024.
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- Funding analysis by agency, NAICS and set-aside
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