Besides Eastman, the other credit unions included:

Police and Fire Federal Credit Union of Philadelphia ($9.8 billion, 439,277 members), which paid members $16 million Dec. 9 as a Member Bonus. The amount represents about $35 per member and 18 bps of its ROA of 1.6% for the 12 months ending Sept. 30.
Firefighters First Federal Credit Union of Los Angeles ($2.4 billion, 74,209 members), which paid members $5 million Dec. 31 in its profit-sharing program. The amount represents about $73 per member and 23 bps of its ROA of 0.75% for the 12 months ending Sept. 30.
Century Credit Union of St. Louis, Mo. ($170.7 million, 9,321 members), which paid members $150,000 Dec. 31 as bonus dividends and loan interest rebates. The amount represents about $17 per member and 10 bps of its ROA of 1.4% for the 12 months ending Sept. 30.
Forum Credit Union of Fishers, Ind., 20 miles northeast of Indianapolis ($2.3 billion, 164,012 members), which paid members $4 million in 2025 as a member giveback. The amount represents about $25 per member and 19 bps of its ROA of 1.15% for the 12 months ending Sept. 30.
Members First Credit Union of Brigham City, Utah ($197.6 million, 13,731 members), which paid members $500,000 in December as bonus dividends and loan rebates. The amount represents about $36 per member and 28 bps of its ROA of 1.6% for the 12 months ending Sept. 30.
Niagara’s Choice Federal Credit Union of Niagara Falls, N.Y. ($256 million, 22,101 members), which paid members $225,000 Dec. 30 as a member loyalty payout, the Marshall County Journal reported Dec. 24. The amount represents about $10 per member and 9 bps of its ROA of 0.52% for the 12 months ending Sept. 30.
Norstar Federal Credit Union of Britton, S.D. ($73.2 million, 2,790 members), which paid members $200,000 Dec. 30 as Bonus Dividends. The amount represents about $72 per member and 30 bps of its ROA of 1.13% for the 12 months ending Sept. 30.

So far this season, CU Times has tallied 19 credit unions ($77.6 billion, 3.7 million members), which have announced $160.3 million in special dividends. The amount represents about $44 per member and 21 bps of their 12-month ROA of 0.98%.

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Eight Credit Unions Pay $42 Million in Special Dividends to 1.1 Million Members

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