Federal credit union · Waukegan, Illinois · NCUA charter #24614
Gideon
Health score 72/100 (Very Good) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 72
- Health / 100
- $368K
- Total assets
- 220
- Members
- 10.2%
- Net-worth ratio
Gideon - Share Insurance Coverage
Composite supervisory bracket and risk-based capital, read from the 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report for charter #24614. See our deposit-insurance coverage note.
Gideon - Five Health Pillars
Every bar shows this credit union's 0-100 sub-score for one pillar of the composite; weight and add the five and you land on the headline health score above, drawn from the same NCUA 5300 figures with no normalisation tricks.
- Capital (net worth ratio)100
- Asset quality (delinquency)100
- Earnings (ROA)67
- Member growth0
- Liquidity (loan-to-share)44
Weighted composite: 72/100 - each bar is the 0–100 sub-score; the composite weights them 30/25/15/15/15.
10.19% net worth puts this credit union above the NCUA's 7.0% well-capitalized bar (Prompt Corrective Action rules).
Financial Health Metrics
| Metric | Value | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Net Worth Ratio | 10.19% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 0.00% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | 0.17% | 15% |
| Member Growth | -49.43% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 6.09% | 15% |
Health score = weighted composite of above metrics. Scores based on NCUA 5300 Call Report Q4 2025 data. Peer group: Under $2M (243 CUs).
Historical Financials
| Quarter | Assets | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 2025Q4 | $368K | 220 |
| 2024Q4 | $300K | 435 |
| 2023Q4 | $300K | 435 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 24614
- Type
- Federal
- Field of Membership
- Community
- Peer Group
- Under $2M
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Waukegan
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About Gideon
Gideon is a federal credit union headquartered in Waukegan, Illinois, serving 220 members with $368K in total assets and $19K in outstanding loans as of Q4 2025. Based on its five-factor composite, the institution earns a health score of 72/100 (Very Good), anchored by a net worth ratio of 10.19% - above the 7.0% NCUA "well capitalized" threshold under Prompt Corrective Action rules. Charter #24614 operates under peer group Under $2M, a cohort of 243 similarly-sized institutions.
Two more numbers round out the picture: a 0.00% delinquency rate (loans 60+ days past due against the total book) - the peer group average for Under $2M credit unions sits at 4.477%, so this institution is running tighter than peers - and a 6.09% loan-to-share ratio, below the 60% band that typically signals under-deployed capital. Return on assets stands at 0.17% on net income of $628 for the period; a not-for-profit cooperative typically runs a modest positive ROA, returning surplus to members through better rates and lower fees rather than to shareholders.
Year-over-year membership changed by -49.43%. The quarterly NCUA 5300 Call Report is the source for everything above, current through 2025Q4. Field of membership (currently: Community) decides eligibility to join. NCUSIF deposit-insurance coverage and usage guidance for this data live on our disclaimer page.
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Sources & disclaimer
Source: NCUA 5300 Call Report, Q4 2025. Source: NCUA Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF), federal deposit insurance up to $250,000. Not affiliated with NCUA. For informational purposes only.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gideon financially healthy?
Gideon has a financial health score of 72/100 (Very Good) based on NCUA 5300 Call Report data as of Q4 2025. Scores above 80 indicate excellent financial health; scores below 50 may warrant closer monitoring. Key factors include net worth ratio of 10.19% and delinquency rate of 0.00%.
How does Gideon compare to other credit unions?
On PlainCU's health composite, Gideon lands at 72/100, compared to a peer group average for Under $2M 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 Gideon?
Gideon operates under a community charter, meaning membership is generally open to anyone who lives, works, worships, or attends school within its defined geographic service area, no employer or association tie required. Contact Gideon directly for the exact boundaries and application steps.
Is my money safe at Gideon?
Federal credit unions like Gideon 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. Gideon's net worth ratio of 10.19% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does Gideon offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like Gideon 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 Gideon directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
Every figure on PlainCU is rendered directly from NCUA quarterly call report data, no number is typed in by an editor. Credit union figures are computed directly from NCUA quarterly call report data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.