State credit union · CHICAGO, Illinois · NCUA charter #60175
Chicago Firemans Assoc
Health score 93/100, grade A (Excellent) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 93
- Health / 100
- $20.3M
- Total assets
- 2,987
- Members
- 15.1%
- Net-worth ratio
Chicago Firemans Assoc scores 93/100 on PlainCU's health composite from NCUA 5300 Call Report data (2025Q4). Assets $20.3M; members 2,987; net-worth ratio 15.09%; health rank #592 of 4,374; healthier than 84th of scored peers.
NCUA 5300 Call Report masthead
NCUA 5300 Call Report Masthead
#592 of 4,374 health · 2025Q4Chicago Firemans Assoc · health 93/100 · $20.3M · 2025Q4
- ASSETS 93/100
- MEM 15.1%
- RANK 0.25%
- PHOTO 0.80%
- BOOK $20.3M
- CHARTER 2,987
- NCUSIF #592/4,374
- CAMELS Dairyland Power
- HEALTH 60175
Call Report peers
Chicago Firemans Assoc in the assets neighbourhood
Chicago Firemans Assoc's $20.3M assets sit next to Dairyland Power ($20.3M) on the assets neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the masthead VALUES are this credit union's Call Report.
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Chicago Firemans Assoc vs every NCUA-scored credit union
Where this credit union's health score sits among every federally insured CU with a scored NCUA 5300 filing
93 Top 16% higher than 84% of 4,374 credit unions
every scored credit union, bucketed by value
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Source NCUA 5300 Call Report aggregates · 2025Q4
Chicago Firemans Assoc - Share Insurance Coverage
The 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report puts charter #60175 at the supervisory bracket and risk-based capital level shown below. NCUSIF protection is covered in our deposit-insurance coverage note.
Chicago Firemans Assoc vs $10M–$50M peers
- Loan-to-Share Ratio leads the peer set - 70.95% here, 59.80% peer average (+11.15 pp).
Peer averages are NCUA 5300 means for the $10M–$50M cohort (1163 CUs), 2025Q4 vintage - registry deltas only, not a join recommendation.
Chicago Firemans Assoc: in-state Call Report ranks
- In Illinois, health place is #22 of 192 on the same NCUA-ratio sort used nationally.
- Illinois assets place: #104 of 192.
- Member book place in Illinois: #87 of 192.
In-state ordinals use the live credit_unions table for IL only - ROW_NUMBER sorts match /rankings healthiest and largest, scoped to the state.
Chicago Firemans Assoc: 2025Q4 → 2026Q1
Chicago Firemans Assoc: total assets by quarter
4 Call Report filings on this page's own vintage chain
- Assets moved +3.5% from $20.3M (2025Q4) to $21.0M (2026Q1).
- Net-worth ratio shifted -0.40 pp (15.49% → 15.09%).
Trajectory uses quarterly_financials rows already on this page - same NCUA 5300 vintage chain, not a forecast.
This credit union's 15.09% net worth ratio clears the 7.0% NCUA well-capitalized threshold set under Prompt Corrective Action rules.
How the 93/100 score is built
Each segment is a pillar's weighted contribution to the composite; widths sum to 93.
- Net Worth Ratio 30.0 pts
- Delinquency Rate 25.0 pts
- Return on Assets 15.0 pts
- Member Growth 8.5 pts
- Loan-to-Share Ratio 14.5 pts
Call Report ratios for Chicago Firemans Assoc
| Metric | Value | vs peer |
|---|---|---|
| Net Worth Ratio | 15.09% | +0.23 pp |
| Delinquency Rate | 0.25% | -0.89 pp |
| Return on Assets | 0.80% | +0.09 pp |
| Member Growth | -0.30% | - |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 70.95% | +11.15 pp |
Health score = weighted composite of the five NCUA ratios above. Scores based on NCUA 5300 Call Report Q4 2025 data. Peer group: $10M–$50M (1163 CUs).
Call Report history - Chicago Firemans Assoc
| Quarter | Assets | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Q1 | $21.0M | - |
| 2025Q4 | $20.3M | 2,987 |
| 2024Q4 | $20.0M | 2,996 |
| 2023Q4 | $20.6M | 2,968 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 60175
- Type
- State
- Field of Membership
- Other
- Peer Group
- $10M–$50M
- State
- Illinois
- City
- CHICAGO
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
Branch Locations (2)
Chicago Firemans Assoc operates 2 offices across 2 cities, spanning 2 states, per its most recent NCUA branch filing.
| Office | City |
|---|---|
| Chicago Firemans Association Credit Union (Main Office) | Chicago, IL |
| Bradford Scott Corporation | Fort Wayne, IN |
Source: NCUA Credit Union Branch Information, 2025Q4 filing.
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Using this data
- Chicago Firemans Assoc ranks #592 of 4,374 nationally on financial health and #22 of 192 in IL -- the national figure is a benchmark, not a prediction for how any specific account performs. National health rankings
- Harvard Community is a nearby credit union with a similar profile -- compare the two side by side before deciding where to bank. Compare with Harvard Community
- Rates and health both vary by institution, not just by state -- see how Illinois credit unions compare overall before assuming this one is typical. Illinois state overview
National and state figures are benchmarks built from NCUA 5300 Call Report data, not a recommendation for any individual account decision.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chicago Firemans Assoc financially healthy?
Yes/no aside, the number is 93/100 (Excellent) - Chicago Firemans Assoc's financial health score from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, Q4 2025. On the national health ranking (same basis as /rankings/healthiest), it sits at #592 of 4,374; by total assets it ranks #3,140 of 4,374 nationally (same basis as /rankings/largest); and #104 of 192 within Illinois. Above 80 reads excellent, below 50 warrants closer monitoring; a 15.09% net worth ratio and 0.25% delinquency rate are the key drivers.
How does Chicago Firemans Assoc compare to other credit unions?
On PlainCU's health composite, Chicago Firemans Assoc lands at 93/100, compared to a peer group average for $10M–$50M credit unions. Five NCUA-reported metrics feed that number: net worth ratio (weighted 30%), delinquency rate (25%), return on assets (15%), member growth (15%), and loan-to-share ratio (15%).
What is a credit union health score?
A credit union health score is a composite rating (0–100) that combines five financial metrics reported to the NCUA: net worth ratio (capital adequacy), delinquency rate (loan quality), return on assets (profitability), member growth, and loan-to-share ratio (liquidity balance). Scores above 80 indicate excellent financial health; 60–79 is good; 40–59 is fair; below 40 is weak.
How can I join Chicago Firemans Assoc?
Membership eligibility for Chicago Firemans Assoc depends on its field of membership - currently: Other. Credit unions typically require a common bond such as employer, location, or association membership. Contact Chicago Firemans Assoc directly for current membership requirements and application steps.
Is my money safe at Chicago Firemans Assoc?
Federal credit unions like Chicago Firemans Assoc are 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. Chicago Firemans Assoc's net worth ratio of 15.09% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does Chicago Firemans Assoc offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like Chicago Firemans Assoc are not-for-profit cooperatives, which typically allows them to offer higher savings rates and lower loan rates than banks. Nationally, credit unions average 0.25–0.50% lower auto loan rates and 0.10–0.30% higher savings yields. Contact Chicago Firemans Assoc directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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