State credit union · Chicago, Illinois · NCUA charter #61560
Chicago's Bravest
Health score 94/100, grade A (Excellent) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 94
- Health / 100
- $10.5M
- Total assets
- 1,251
- Members
- 20.9%
- Net-worth ratio
Chicago's Bravest scores 94/100 on PlainCU's health composite from NCUA 5300 Call Report data (2025Q4). Assets $10.5M; members 1,251; net-worth ratio 20.95%; health rank #444 of 4,374; healthier than 87th of scored peers.
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#444 of 4,374 health · 2025Q4Chicago's Bravest · health 94/100 · $10.5M · 2025Q4
Call Report peers
Chicago's Bravest in the assets neighbourhood
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Chicago's Bravest vs every NCUA-scored credit union
The busiest band is 85-89 (858 credit unions); Chicago's Bravest sits in 90-94 with 747 others.
94 Top 13% higher than 87% of 4,374 credit unions
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Source NCUA 5300 Call Report aggregates · 2025Q4
Chicago's Bravest: Call Report deltas vs peers
- Largest favorable gap: Loan-to-Share Ratio at 80.80% vs peer 59.80% (+21.00 pp).
Chicago's Bravest: in-state Call Report ranks
- Health composite ranks #16 of 192 among scored Illinois credit unions.
- Illinois assets place: #122 of 192.
- Member book place in Illinois: #121 of 192.
- One place up in Illinois, Illinois State (#15) scores 95/100, 1 point higher; one place down, River to River (#17) ties at 94/100.
Chicago's Bravest: 2025Q4 → 2026Q1
Chicago's Bravest: total assets by quarter
2023Q4 to 2026Q1, NCUA 5300
- Assets moved +0.4% from $10.5M (2025Q4) to $10.6M (2026Q1).
- Net-worth ratio shifted +0.15 pp (20.80% → 20.95%).
20.95% net worth puts this credit union above the NCUA's 7.0% well-capitalized bar (Prompt Corrective Action rules).
How the 94/100 score is built
Chicago's Bravest gives up 6 points in total. Delinquency Rate costs the most, 4.7 of its 25; Net Worth Ratio and Return on Assets and Loan-to-Share Ratio score full marks.
- Net Worth Ratio 30.0 pts
- Delinquency Rate 20.3 pts
- Return on Assets 15.0 pts
- Member Growth 13.9 pts
- Loan-to-Share Ratio 14.8 pts
Chicago's Bravest vs peer ratios
| Metric | Value | vs peer |
|---|---|---|
| Net Worth Ratio | 20.95% | +6.09 pp |
| Delinquency Rate | 0.97% | -0.18 pp |
| Return on Assets | 1.41% | +0.71 pp |
| Member Growth | 4.08% | - |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 80.80% | +21.00 pp |
Peer averages: $10M–$50M cohort, 1163 credit unions, 2025Q4 filing.
Call Report history - Chicago's Bravest
| Quarter | Assets | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Q1 | $10.6M | - |
| 2025Q4 | $10.5M | 1,251 |
| 2024Q4 | $10.3M | 1,202 |
| 2023Q4 | $10.1M | 1,142 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 61560
- Type
- State
- Field of Membership
- Other
- Peer Group
- $10M–$50M
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Chicago
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
Branch Locations (2)
Chicago's Bravest operates 2 offices across 2 cities, spanning 2 states, per its most recent NCUA branch filing.
| Office | City |
|---|---|
| Chicago's Bravest Credit Union (Main Office) | Chicago, IL |
| Bradford Scott Data Corporation | Indianapolis, IN |
Source: NCUA Credit Union Branch Information, 2025Q4 filing.
Nearby Credit Unions in Illinois
More federally-insured credit unions based in Illinois, ordered by peer group match and asset size.
- KANKAKEE FEDERATION OF TEACHERSKankakee, IL · $10M–$50M79Health
- PARIS HI-WAYParis, IL · $10M–$50M85Health
- JOLIET MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEESjoliet, IL · $10M–$50M81Health
- SOUTH SHOPALSIP, IL · $10M–$50M80Health
- MATERNITY B.V.M.Bourbonnais, IL · $10M–$50M71Health
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Using this data
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chicago's Bravest financially healthy?
On its 2025Q4 NCUA 5300 filing, Chicago's Bravest scores 94/100 (Excellent), with a 20.95% net worth ratio and 0.97% of loans delinquent. It ranks #444 of 4,374 nationally on health and #16 of 192 in Illinois.
How does Chicago's Bravest compare to other credit unions?
Chicago's Bravest scores 94/100, higher than 87% of the 4,374 scored credit unions. Against the 1163 peers in the $10M–$50M cohort, its widest edge is loan-to-share ratio (80.80% vs 59.80%).
How can I join Chicago's Bravest?
Membership eligibility for Chicago's Bravest depends on its field of membership - currently: Other. Credit unions typically require a common bond such as employer, location, or association membership. Contact Chicago's Bravest directly for current membership requirements and application steps.
Is my money safe at Chicago's Bravest?
Chicago's Bravest 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. Chicago's Bravest's net worth ratio of 20.95% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
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