State credit union · Chicago, Illinois · NCUA charter #65680
Bethel a.M.E. Church
Health score 62/100, grade C (Good) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 62
- Health / 100
- $53K
- Total assets
- 92
- Members
- 17.6%
- Net-worth ratio
Bethel a.M.E. Church scores 62/100 on PlainCU's health composite from NCUA 5300 Call Report data (2025Q4). Assets $53K; members 92; net-worth ratio 17.65%; health rank #3,984 of 4,374; healthier than 8th of scored peers.
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#3,984 of 4,374 health · 2025Q4Bethel a.M.E. Church · health 62/100 · $53K · 2025Q4
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Bethel a.M.E. Church vs every NCUA-scored credit union
The busiest band is 85-89 (858 credit unions); Bethel a.M.E. Church sits in 60-64 with 179 others.
62 8th percentile higher than 8% of 4,374 credit unions
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Source NCUA 5300 Call Report aggregates · 2025Q4
Where Bethel a.M.E. Church diverges from peer averages
- Loan-to-Share Ratio trails the peer set - 0.00% here, 52.70% peer average (-52.70 pp).
Illinois standing for Bethel a.M.E. Church
- Illinois health ordinal: #180 of 192.
- Illinois assets place: #192 of 192.
- Member book place in Illinois: #191 of 192.
- One place up in Illinois, Taylorville School Employees (#179) ties at 62/100; one place down, Metropolitan L (#181) scores 60/100, 2 points lower.
Quarter path for Bethel a.M.E. Church
Bethel a.M.E. Church: total assets by quarter
2023Q4 to 2026Q1, NCUA 5300
- Assets moved -3.0% from $53K (2025Q4) to $51K (2026Q1).
- Net-worth ratio shifted +0.84 pp (16.81% → 17.65%).
At 17.65%, this credit union is above the 7.0% NCUA well-capitalized threshold under PCA rules.
How the 62/100 score is built
Bethel a.M.E. Church gives up 38 points in total. Return on Assets costs the most, 20 of its 20; Net Worth Ratio scores full marks.
- Net Worth Ratio 40.0 pts
- Return on Assets 0.0 pts
- Member Growth 13.8 pts
- Loan-to-Share Ratio 8.2 pts
Financial Health Metrics
| Metric | Value | vs peer |
|---|---|---|
| Net Worth Ratio | 17.65% | -5.28 pp |
| Delinquency Rate | - | - |
| Return on Assets | -6.21% | -6.43 pp |
| Member Growth | 1.10% | - |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 0.00% | -52.70 pp |
Peer averages: Under $2M cohort, 243 credit unions, 2025Q4 filing.
Historical Financials
| Quarter | Assets | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Q1 | $51K | - |
| 2025Q4 | $53K | 92 |
| 2024Q4 | $56K | 91 |
| 2023Q4 | $56K | 92 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 65680
- Type
- State
- Field of Membership
- Other
- Peer Group
- Under $2M
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Chicago
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
Branch Location
Per its most recent NCUA branch filing, Bethel a.M.E. Church runs one office.
| Office | City |
|---|---|
| Primary Site (Main Office) | Chicago, IL |
Source: NCUA Credit Union Branch Information, 2025Q4 filing.
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Using this data
- Bethel a.M.E. Church ranks #3,984 of 4,374 nationally on financial health and #180 of 192 in IL -- the national figure is a benchmark, not a prediction for how any specific account performs. National health rankings
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bethel a.M.E. Church financially healthy?
Bethel a.M.E. Church has a financial health score of 62/100 (Good) from its 2025Q4 NCUA 5300 Call Report. It ranks #3,984 of 4,374 nationally on health and #180 of 192 in Illinois. Its net worth ratio is 17.65% and its delinquency rate -.
How does Bethel a.M.E. Church compare to other credit unions?
Bethel a.M.E. Church scores 62/100, higher than 8% of the 4,374 scored credit unions. Its widest shortfall is loan-to-share ratio (0.00% vs 52.70%).
How can I join Bethel a.M.E. Church?
Membership eligibility for Bethel a.M.E. Church depends on its field of membership - currently: Other. Credit unions typically require a common bond such as employer, location, or association membership. Contact Bethel a.M.E. Church directly for current membership requirements and application steps.
Is my money safe at Bethel a.M.E. Church?
Bethel a.M.E. Church is a state-chartered credit union; its shares are federally insured by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF), administered by the NCUA. Each individual depositor is insured up to $250,000, the same limit as FDIC-insured banks. Bethel a.M.E. Church's net worth ratio of 17.65% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
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