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Heritage Financial Credit Union

Middletown, NY · EIN 141348251 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE W61 · Public & Societal Benefit · Large ($10M-$50M) · heritagefcu.com
revenue
$43.5M
expenses
$44.1M
net assets
$50.6M
employees
228
volunteers
11
program ratio
0%
mission · from form 990

httpsheritagefcucomaboutwhatmakesusdifferent Credit Union

profile · synthesized from sources

Heritage Financial Credit Union is a member-owned financial cooperative offering consumer and business banking services. It provides checking, savings, and mortgage products with features like high-yield dividends, cash back rewards, and low-fee structures. The credit union serves individuals and businesses primarily in New York State.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Benefits Plus®
Member benefit program offering identity theft protection, travel discounts, entertainment savings, and wellness services for $5/month
Business Banking
Provides business checking and savings accounts with tiered dividend structures and minimal fees
Heritage Cash Back Checking
Checking account that provides up to 5.00% cash back on debit card purchases, capped at $25 per month
Heritage High Yield Checking
Checking account offering 5.00% APY on balances up to $25,000 when qualifications are met, with no monthly maintenance fee
Heritage High Yield Savings
Savings account offering 2.25% APY on balances up to $150,000 when linked to qualifying checking accounts
Heritage Mortgages
Offers conventional, adjustable-rate, FHA, VA, portfolio, and land loans for home purchases, refinancing, and construction
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Credit Union Financial Services 4 activities
    • Delivering business financial solutions
      Provides commercial financial products including business checking and savings accounts with tiered dividend structures, commercial mortgages, construction loans, term loans, lines of credit, letters of credit, and overdraft protection. Supports business operations through specialized services such as Positive Pay for fraud prevention and integrated payment systems for payroll and vendor payments.
    • Offering consumer financial products and services
      Provides personal banking services including savings and checking accounts with competitive interest rates, home equity loans and lines of credit (HELOCs), mortgage financing options (fixed-rate, adjustable-rate, FHA, cash-out refinance, land, and portfolio loans), auto loans with GAP and depreciation protection, and identity theft protection. Offers high-yield and cash back checking accounts with dividend and rebate incentives based on qualifying activities.
    • Operating as a not-for-profit credit union
      Functions as a member-owned, not-for-profit financial institution that returns surplus earnings to members in the form of lower fees, higher yields, and enhanced benefits rather than generating profits for external shareholders.
    • Providing digital and mobile banking access
      Offers 24/7 online and mobile banking platforms enabling members to manage accounts, pay bills, transfer funds, deposit checks remotely via smartphone or desktop scanner, send money through Zelle, and receive electronic statements and tax documents. Business members can also use remote deposit, ACH processing, wire transfers, and Online Bill Pay services.
  • Member Business Referral & Discount Programs 1 activity
    • Administering member benefit programs
      Manages a $5 monthly member benefit program that includes identity protection, travel and entertainment discounts, health and wellness services, and family benefits, accessible to members with savings or checking accounts. Also provides access to exclusive local discounts through the LocalSavingsXpress® network in over 10,000 cities.
  • Financial Coaching and Credit Counseling 1 activity
    • Supporting member financial well-being
      Offers tools, guidance, and educational resources to help members build healthy financial habits and improve financial literacy. Includes appointment-based consultations with financial representatives at branch locations to support personalized financial planning.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$43.53M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$41.39M95%
Investment income$1.83M4%
Other revenue$316K
expenses
Total expenses$44.05M
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$13.50M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$731.00M
Cash$26.50M
Investments$31.43M
Liabilities$680.37M
Net assets$50.63M
Liquid reserves15.8 mo
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +10.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 22
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MICHAEL CIRIELLO CEOPresident 40 $594K
FREDERICK CORNELIUS EVP 40 $322K
JONATHAN SHAKELTON COO 40 $224K
JULIETTE MCKERRELL SVP of Commercial 40 $195K
LUKE DEARMOND VP of Lending 40 $187K
MARYANN MAIKISCH VP of HR 40 $187K
JAMIE CAROLAN VP of Finance 40 $176K
SHAWN SIMMONS MLO II 40 $175K
SAMANTHA PRIMO MLO II 40 $174K
MICHAEL DESIENO AVP of IT 40 $166K
ANGELA MORRILL AVP of Retail 40 $146K
LINDA BOW Director of Compliance 40 $141K
MARIO GUARNERI VP of Audit 40 $139K
CHRISTOPHER HAGAR AVP of Sales Service 40 $136K
RENA D'ANDRAIA AVP of Marketing 40 $132K
NICOLE BENEDETTO AVP of CU Operations 40 $130K
GREGORY BECKWITH AVP of SBO 40 $130K
MICHELLE RODRIGUEZ-SOTO AVP of Lending Product 40 $124K
FABER CARMONA Director of Lending 40 $122K
GLENDA SERRANO Chief of Staff 40 $119K
DANIEL RAPPAPORT Manager of Real Estate 40 $112K
JILLIAN SEQUIST AVP of Loan Operations 40 $105K
board members · 3
  • JENNIFER RYAN — Treasurer
  • JOHN BOYLE — Director
  • JOHN NAUMCHIK — Director
relationships · 15

Who they work with

  • Apple Pay Partner — Partnered to support contactless payments via Digital Wallet.
  • Christopher Bruschi Partner — Business Development Officer providing tailored credit solutions and relationship management for businesses.
  • Department of Veterans Affairs Government — Provides VA-backed mortgage loans for eligible veterans and service members through the Department of Veterans Affairs.
  • Federal Housing Administration Government — Offers FHA-insured mortgage loans approved and insured by the Federal Housing Administration.
  • Generations Gold, Inc. Partner — Third-party benefits provider that delivers travel and other discounted services to enrolled HFCU members.
  • Google Pay Partner — Partnered to support contactless payments via Digital Wallet.
  • Heritage Financial Credit Union Partner — Provides business lending services directly to its members.
  • IdentityForce® Partner — Provider of Ultimate ID® Plus identity theft protection services, powered by IdentityForce®, a TransUnion® brand.
  • Intuit Partner — Provides integration between Heritage Financial Credit Union accounts and Intuit QuickBooks and Quicken software for financial data management.
  • Juliette McKerrell Partner — Chief Lending Officer supporting business members with commercial lending solutions.
  • Love My Credit Union Partner — Partner organization providing exclusive discounts and benefits to Heritage Financial Credit Union members.
  • MX Partner — Provides the Money Management Tool that allows members to link and manage HFCU and external financial accounts in one place.
  • NCUA Government — Federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration
  • Samsung Pay Partner — Partnered to support contactless payments via Digital Wallet.
  • Zelle Partner — Integrated into Heritage Mobile app to enable direct money transfers.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

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  • Financial Capability Through Education and Resource Access
    methodology: financial_education_and_resource_provision
    By providing accessible financial tools, education, and resources, the credit union supports long-term financial success because knowledge combined with practical access enables informed decision-making and proactive financial planning for individuals and businesses.
  • Member-Owned Cooperative Model Drives Community Well-Being
    methodology: member_owned_cooperative_model
    By operating as a member-owned, community-oriented credit union, the organization prioritizes long-term member and community well-being over profit or sales volume, because aligning institutional incentives with member interests fosters trust, loyalty, and sustained financial health.
  • Relationship-Based Financial Partnerships
    methodology: relationship_based_banking
    By building direct, personalized relationships with members and businesses, Heritage Financial provides tailored financial solutions because ongoing engagement enables deeper understanding of individual needs, leading to more effective and sustainable financial outcomes.