State credit union · Chicago, Illinois · NCUA charter #65231
Pilgrim Baptist
Health score 70/100, grade B (Very Good) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 70
- Health / 100
- $250K
- Total assets
- 136
- Members
- 24.9%
- Net-worth ratio
Pilgrim Baptist scores 70/100 on PlainCU's health composite from NCUA 5300 Call Report data (2025Q4). Assets $250K; members 136; net-worth ratio 24.90%; health rank #3,575 of 4,374; healthier than 17th of scored peers.
NCUA 5300 Call Report masthead
NCUA 5300 Call Report Masthead
#3,575 of 4,374 health · 2025Q4Pilgrim Baptist · health 70/100 · $250K · 2025Q4
- RANK 70/100
- PHOTO 24.9%
- BOOK 3.18%
- CHARTER 0.43%
- NCUSIF $250K
- CAMELS 136
- HEALTH #3,575/4,374
- NW n/a
- DELQ 65231
Call Report peers
Pilgrim Baptist carries $250K in NCUA 5300 assets, stamped as a Call Report masthead, not a rate quote or membership pitch.
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Pilgrim Baptist 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
70 17th percentile higher than 17% of 4,374 credit unions
every scored credit union, bucketed by value
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Source NCUA 5300 Call Report aggregates · 2025Q4
Pilgrim Baptist - Share Insurance Coverage
Below: composite supervisory bracket and risk-based capital for charter #65231, per the 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report. Our deposit-insurance coverage note explains how the $250,000 NCUSIF ceiling works.
Pilgrim Baptist: Call Report deltas vs peers
- Strongest edge vs 243 Under $2M peers is Net Worth Ratio: +1.97 pp (24.90% vs 22.93%).
- Largest lag: Loan-to-Share Ratio at 2.62% vs peer 52.70% (-50.08 pp).
Peer averages are NCUA 5300 means for the Under $2M cohort (243 CUs), 2025Q4 vintage - registry deltas only, not a join recommendation.
Where Pilgrim Baptist sits in Illinois
- Health composite ranks #158 of 192 among scored Illinois credit unions.
- By total assets, Pilgrim Baptist is #188 of 192 in Illinois.
- Member book place in Illinois: #187 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.
Pilgrim Baptist Call Report trajectory
Pilgrim Baptist: total assets by quarter
4 Call Report filings on this page's own vintage chain
- Assets moved +2.8% from $250K (2025Q4) to $257K (2026Q1).
- Net-worth ratio shifted +1.22 pp (23.68% → 24.90%).
Trajectory uses quarterly_financials rows already on this page - same NCUA 5300 vintage chain, not a forecast.
At 24.90%, this credit union is above the 7.0% NCUA well-capitalized threshold under PCA rules.
How the 70/100 score is built
Each segment is a pillar's weighted contribution to the composite; widths sum to 70.
- Net Worth Ratio 30.0 pts
- Delinquency Rate 5.1 pts
- Return on Assets 14.0 pts
- Member Growth 15.0 pts
- Loan-to-Share Ratio 5.9 pts
Pilgrim Baptist health metrics
| Metric | Value | vs peer |
|---|---|---|
| Net Worth Ratio | 24.90% | +1.97 pp |
| Delinquency Rate | 3.18% | -1.30 pp |
| Return on Assets | 0.43% | +0.21 pp |
| Member Growth | 13.33% | - |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 2.62% | -50.08 pp |
Health score = weighted composite of the five NCUA ratios above. Scores based on NCUA 5300 Call Report Q4 2025 data. Peer group: Under $2M (243 CUs).
Historical Financials
| Quarter | Assets | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Q1 | $257K | - |
| 2025Q4 | $250K | 136 |
| 2024Q4 | $258K | 120 |
| 2023Q4 | $259K | 117 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 65231
- 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, Pilgrim Baptist runs one office.
| Office | City |
|---|---|
| Pilgrim Baptist Credit Union (Main Office) | Chicago, IL |
Source: NCUA Credit Union Branch Information, 2025Q4 filing.
Nearby Credit Unions in Illinois
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Cross-state Call Report peers for Pilgrim Baptist
Cross-state asset and health neighbours for Pilgrim Baptist - kept outside Illinois; in-state CUs stay in the Nearby block.
Similar health score
Nearest other-state credit unions by five-factor health composite (70/100 here).
Using this data
- Pilgrim Baptist ranks #3,575 of 4,374 nationally on financial health and #158 of 192 in IL -- the national figure is a benchmark, not a prediction for how any specific account performs. National health rankings
- St. Jude is a nearby credit union with a similar profile -- compare the two side by side before deciding where to bank. Compare with St. Jude
- 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 Pilgrim Baptist financially healthy?
Pilgrim Baptist has a financial health score of 70/100 (Very Good) based on NCUA 5300 Call Report data as of Q4 2025. On the national health ranking (same basis as /rankings/healthiest), it sits at #3,575 of 4,374; by total assets it ranks #4,338 of 4,374 nationally (same basis as /rankings/largest); and #188 of 192 within Illinois. Scores above 80 indicate excellent financial health; scores below 50 may warrant closer monitoring. Key factors include net worth ratio of 24.90% and delinquency rate of 3.18%.
How does Pilgrim Baptist compare to other credit unions?
On PlainCU's health composite, Pilgrim Baptist lands at 70/100, 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 Pilgrim Baptist?
Membership eligibility for Pilgrim Baptist depends on its field of membership - currently: Other. Credit unions typically require a common bond such as employer, location, or association membership. Contact Pilgrim Baptist directly for current membership requirements and application steps.
Is my money safe at Pilgrim Baptist?
Federal credit unions like Pilgrim Baptist 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. Pilgrim Baptist's net worth ratio of 24.90% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does Pilgrim Baptist offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like Pilgrim Baptist 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 Pilgrim Baptist directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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