State credit union · TOPEKA, Kansas · NCUA charter #60295
Empower Blue
Health score 84/100, grade A (Excellent) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 84
- Health / 100
- $53.7M
- Total assets
- 3,489
- Members
- 17.6%
- Net-worth ratio
Empower Blue scores 84/100 on PlainCU's health composite from NCUA 5300 Call Report data (2025Q4). Assets $53.7M; members 3,489; net-worth ratio 17.61%; health rank #2,064 of 4,374; healthier than 50th of scored peers.
Federal Call Report extract
NCUA 5300 Call Report Masthead
#2,064 of 4,374 health · 2025Q4Empower Blue · health 84/100 · $53.7M · 2025Q4
- RANK 84/100
- PHOTO 17.6%
- BOOK 0.89%
- CHARTER 0.78%
- NCUSIF $53.7M
- CAMELS 3,489
- HEALTH #2,064/4,374
- NW Charlotte Fire Department
- DELQ 60295
Call Report peers
Empower Blue in the assets neighbourhood
Empower Blue's $53.7M assets sit next to Charlotte Fire Department ($53.7M) on the assets neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the masthead VALUES are this credit union's Call Report.
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Empower Blue 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
84 Top 50% higher than 50% of 4,374 credit unions
every scored credit union, bucketed by value
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Source NCUA 5300 Call Report aggregates · 2025Q4
Empower Blue - Share Insurance Coverage
The 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report puts charter #60295 at the supervisory bracket and risk-based capital level shown below. NCUSIF protection is covered in our deposit-insurance coverage note.
Empower Blue: Call Report deltas vs peers
- Strongest edge vs 584 $50M–$100M peers is Net Worth Ratio: +3.99 pp (17.61% vs 13.62%).
Peer averages are NCUA 5300 means for the $50M–$100M cohort (584 CUs), 2025Q4 vintage - registry deltas only, not a join recommendation.
Where Empower Blue sits in Kansas
- Kansas health ordinal: #24 of 61.
- Kansas assets place: #26 of 61.
- Membership ranks #29 of 61 among Kansas CUs with a reported count (3,489 members).
In-state ordinals use the live credit_unions table for KS only - ROW_NUMBER sorts match /rankings healthiest and largest, scoped to the state.
Empower Blue Call Report trajectory
Empower Blue: total assets by quarter
4 Call Report filings on this page's own vintage chain
- Assets moved +4.4% from $53.7M (2025Q4) to $56.0M (2026Q1).
- Net-worth ratio shifted -0.60 pp (18.21% → 17.61%).
Trajectory uses quarterly_financials rows already on this page - same NCUA 5300 vintage chain, not a forecast.
This credit union's 17.61% net worth ratio clears the 7.0% NCUA well-capitalized threshold set under Prompt Corrective Action rules.
How the 84/100 score is built
Each segment is a pillar's weighted contribution to the composite; widths sum to 84.
- Net Worth Ratio 30.0 pts
- Delinquency Rate 21.1 pts
- Return on Assets 15.0 pts
- Member Growth 3.5 pts
- Loan-to-Share Ratio 14.4 pts
Empower Blue health metrics
| Metric | Value | vs peer |
|---|---|---|
| Net Worth Ratio | 17.61% | +3.99 pp |
| Delinquency Rate | 0.89% | -0.07 pp |
| Return on Assets | 0.78% | +0.13 pp |
| Member Growth | -3.03% | - |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 65.05% | +2.45 pp |
Health score = weighted composite of the five NCUA ratios above. Scores based on NCUA 5300 Call Report Q4 2025 data. Peer group: $50M–$100M (584 CUs).
Empower Blue filing history
| Quarter | Assets | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Q1 | $56.0M | - |
| 2025Q4 | $53.7M | 3,489 |
| 2024Q4 | $53.5M | 3,598 |
| 2023Q4 | $52.3M | 3,557 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 60295
- Type
- State
- Field of Membership
- Other
- Peer Group
- $50M–$100M
- State
- Kansas
- City
- TOPEKA
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
Branch Locations (3)
Per its most recent NCUA branch filing, Empower Blue runs 3 offices.
| Office | City |
|---|---|
| Main Office (Main Office) | Topeka, KS |
| Vital Records | Topeka, KS |
| Communication Federal Credit Union | Topeka, KS |
Source: NCUA Credit Union Branch Information, 2025Q4 filing.
Nearby Credit Unions in Kansas
A look at other Kansas credit unions, ranked by how closely their peer group and asset size match this one.
Other-state peers near Empower Blue
Empower Blue's nationwide photo peers by assets and by health score, excluding Kansas charters.
Similar total assets
Nearest other-state credit unions with ≥$10M assets ($53.7M here).
Similar health score
Nearest other-state credit unions by five-factor health composite (84/100 here).
Using this data
- Empower Blue ranks #2,064 of 4,374 nationally on financial health and #24 of 61 in KS -- the national figure is a benchmark, not a prediction for how any specific account performs. National health rankings
- United Northwest is a nearby credit union with a similar profile -- compare the two side by side before deciding where to bank. Compare with United Northwest
- Rates and health both vary by institution, not just by state -- see how Kansas credit unions compare overall before assuming this one is typical. Kansas 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 Empower Blue financially healthy?
Empower Blue scores 84/100 (Excellent) on financial health, per the NCUA 5300 Call Report for Q4 2025. On the national health ranking (same basis as /rankings/healthiest), it sits at #2,064 of 4,374; by total assets it ranks #2,350 of 4,374 nationally (same basis as /rankings/largest); and #26 of 61 within Kansas. Anything above 80 is considered excellent, anything below 50 may need closer monitoring - this score reflects a 17.61% net worth ratio and a 0.89% delinquency rate.
How does Empower Blue compare to other credit unions?
Empower Blue scores 84/100 on PlainCU's health composite, compared to a peer group average for $50M–$100M credit unions. The score is based on five NCUA-reported metrics: net worth ratio (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 Empower Blue?
Membership eligibility for Empower Blue depends on its field of membership - currently: Other. Credit unions typically require a common bond such as employer, location, or association membership. Contact Empower Blue directly for current membership requirements and application steps.
Is my money safe at Empower Blue?
Federal credit unions like Empower Blue 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. Empower Blue's net worth ratio of 17.61% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does Empower Blue offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like Empower Blue 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 Empower Blue directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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