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Evanston Firemens

Evanston, IL · Est. 1940
C
Trust Grade
Average
Score: 79/100

Evanston Firemens is a credit union based in Evanston, Illinois, established in 1940, with $2 million in total assets serving 150 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 166th of 188 credit unions we track in Illinois. Its net worth ratio of 16.2% is stronger than 62% of similarly sized credit unions, versus a Illinois median of 13.7%. It posted a loss over the most recent period (-1.13% return on assets), a point to watch. No consumer complaints against Evanston Firemens appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$1.9M
<$100M institution
Members
150
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
16.2%
Top 38% of <$100M peers · Illinois median 13.7%
Return on assets
-1.1%
Bottom 8% of <$100M peers · Illinois median 0.62%
Rank in Illinois
#166
of 188 credit unions

How Evanston Firemens compares to Illinois peers

Net worth ratio
Top 38% of <$100M peers
Evanston Firemens
16.2%
Illinois median
13.7%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 8% of <$100M peers
Evanston Firemens
-1.1%
Illinois median
0.6%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Evanston Firemens

The Trust Grade blends financial strength with complaint history. Full methodology →

Financial strength
79/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
C · 79
  • Strongly capitalized (16.2% capital ratio)
  • Unprofitable over the period (ROA -1.13%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

No CFPB complaints are on file for Evanston Firemens over the analysis window. For a smaller institution this is common and counts in its favor.

Are deposits at Evanston Firemens insured?

Yes. Evanston Firemens is an NCUA-insured credit union. Deposits are federally insured up to $250,000per depositor, per ownership category — regardless of this institution's Trust Grade. The grade reflects financial strength and complaint history for comparison, not the safety of insured deposits.

Evanston Firemens: frequently asked questions

Is Evanston Firemens a good credit union?

Evanston Firemens earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of C (79/100, "Average"), based on a financial-strength score of 79/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Strongly capitalized (16.2% capital ratio); Unprofitable over the period (ROA -1.13%).

Is Evanston Firemens NCUA-insured?

Yes. Evanston Firemens is a NCUA-insured credit union. Deposits are protected up to the standard NCUA limit of $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.

How big is Evanston Firemens?

Evanston Firemens holds $2 million in total assets, ranking 166th of 188 credit unions we track in Illinois. It serves 150 members.

Does Evanston Firemens have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Evanston Firemens appear in our data over the analysis window, which is typical for a credit union of this size.

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Financial data from NCUA call reports; complaint data from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. Bankzia is an independent resource and is not affiliated with any government agency or financial institution. Figures are for general information, not financial advice.

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