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GREAT LAKES CREDIT UNION: Form 990, tax year 2012

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Organization
GREAT LAKES CREDIT UNION (EIN 36-1163912)
Tax period
2012-01-01 to 2012-12-31
Filed
2013-08-12
IRS object ID
201312249349301571
Schema version
2012v2.1
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

Return header ReturnHeader

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Timestamp2013-08-12T14:00:25-05:00Timestamp
Tax Period End Date2012-12-31TaxPeriodEndDate

Preparer Firm PreparerFirm

Preparer Firm Business Name PreparerFirmBusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1CROWE HORWATH LLPBusinessNameLine1

Preparer Firm US Address PreparerFirmUSAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line170 West Madison StreetAddressLine1
Address Line2Suite 700AddressLine2
CityChicagoCity
StateILState
ZIP Code606024903ZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Return Type990ReturnType
Tax Period Begin Date2012-01-01TaxPeriodBeginDate

Filer Filer

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EIN361163912EIN

Name Name

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Business Name Line1GREAT LAKES CREDIT UNIONBusinessNameLine1
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Name ControlGREANameControl
Phone8475787000Phone

US Address USAddress

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Address Line12525 Green Bay RoadAddressLine1
CityNorth ChicagoCity
StateILState
ZIP Code60064ZIPCode

Officer Officer

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NameKAMIL SAKICIName
TitleSVP/CFOTitle
Date Signed2013-07-08DateSigned
Authorize Third PartytrueAuthorizeThirdParty

Preparer Preparer

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PTINP01254056PTIN
Phone3128997000Phone
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Tax Year2012TaxYear
Build TS2016-02-24 21:20:13ZBuildTS

Form 990 IRS990

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Activity Or Mission DescriptionTHE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE OF GREAT LAKES CREDIT UNION IS TO PROVIDE LOANS, SAVINGS ACCOUNTS, AND OTHER FINANCIAL SERVICES THAT PROMOTE THE FINANCIAL PROSPERITY OF OUR 41,035 MEMBERS.ActivityOrMissionDescription
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Mission DescriptionTHE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE OF GREAT LAKES CREDIT UNION (GLCU) IS TO PROVIDE LOANS, SAVINGS ACCOUNTS, AND OTHER FINANCIAL SERVICES THAT PROMOTE THE FINANCIAL PROSPERITY OF OUR 41,035 MEMBERS.MissionDescription
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Significant ChangefalseSignificantChange
DescriptionLOANS ARE GRANTED TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING WITH THE CREDIT UNION AND WHO QUALIFY FOR SUCH LOANS. FOR 2012, GLCU PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING LOANS: - 342 MORTGAGES TOTALING $77,770,690 - 1,496 VEHICLE LOANS TOTALING $27,594,243 - 13,366 CONSUMER LOANS TOTALING $27,933,210Description

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DescriptionATM/DEBIT CARDS AND CHECKCARDS ARE AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS WHO APPLY FOR ELECTRONIC ACCESS TO THEIR ACCOUNTS FOR DEPOSIT AND WITHDRAWAL OF FUNDS AND ACCOUNT INFORMATION. CHECKING ACCOUNTS ARE OFFERED TO MEMBERS, SOME WITH NO MONTHLY SERVICE FEE.Description

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Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionA (15 entries)

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DANIEL M DOYLE
5.00XX000
JAMES FABRIE
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R LEE PIEKARZ
VICE CHAIR5.00XX000
SHIRLEY M SOLBERG
5.00XX000
STEPHEN PARK
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JAMES A RHOADES
DIRECTOR5.00X000
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Contractor Compensation ContractorCompensation (5 entries)

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ARCATECH SYSTEMS
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Schedule C IRS990ScheduleC

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Form990 Schedule C Part IV Form990ScheduleCPartIV

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IdentifierDescription of political campaign activitiesIdentifier
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ExplanationTHE ORGANIZATION MAKES POLITICAL EXPENDITURES FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING THE CREDIT UNION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE.Explanation

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

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Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

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Board Or Committee ApprovalXBoardOrCommitteeApproval
Severance PaymentfalseSeverancePayment
Supplemental Nonqual Retire PlantrueSupplementalNonqualRetirePlan
Equity Based Comp ArrangementfalseEquityBasedCompArrangement

Form990 Schedule J Part II Form990ScheduleJPartII (5 entries)

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KEVIN BOGAC
SVP - INFORMATION SYSTEMS/OPERATIONS14300401100001550600011330170643000
RICH EDWARDS
SVP - LENDING13549001200001803804093015850171206000
LORRAINE KOST
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KAMIL SAKICI
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VIKKI KAISER
PRESIDENT - CEO403617067500030501062500155150523383000

Form990 Schedule J Part III Form990ScheduleJPartIII (2 entries)

IdentifierIdentifierReturn ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanation
Travel for companionsSchedule J, Part I, Line 1aGREAT LAKES CREDIT UNION ALLOWS A COMPANION TO JOIN EACH DIRECTOR OR SENIOR MANAGEMENT MEMBER ON ONE BUSINESS TRAVEL A YEAR. THE COMPANIONS ARE EXPECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NETWORKING EVENTS AND REPRESENT GLCU. THE TRAVEL EXPENSES ARE CURRENTLY NOT TREATED AS TAXABLE COMPENSATION.
Supplemental nonqualified retirement planSchedule J, Part I, Line 4bTHE ORGANIZATION HAS A 457(F) PLAN FOR ITS CEO, VIKKI KAISER. THERE WAS NO AMOUNT PAID OUT TO THE CEO DURING THE YEAR.

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

General Explanation GeneralExplanation (9 entries)

IdentifierIdentifierReturn ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanation
Classes of members or stockholdersForm 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6ALL MEMBERS OF GREAT LAKES CREDIT UNION ARE GIVEN ONE VOTE IN ELECTIONS WITHOUT PREFERENCE TO THE AMOUNT OF FUNDS THEY HAVE ON DEPOSIT WITH THE CREDIT UNION.
Members or stockholders electing members of governing bodyForm 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7aGREAT LAKES CREDIT UNION IS A MEMBER OWNED COOPERATIVE BUSINESS ORGANIZATION, GOVERNED BY AN NINE-MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD IS COMPRISED OF ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THE CREDIT UNION WHO ARE SELECTED BY THE MEMBERSHIP THROUGH A DEMOCRATIC ELECTION PROCESS.
Review of form 990 by governing bodyForm 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11bTHE ORGANIZATION'S MANAGEMENT REVIEWS THE FORM 990 IN DETAIL WITH THEIR PAID TAX PREPARERS. SUBSEQUENT TO THIS REVIEW, A FULL COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY DURING THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD MEETING PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS. ANY BOARD MEMBERS NOT PRESENT AT THIS BOARD MEETING ARE SENT A PAPER OR ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS.
Conflict of interest policyForm 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12cTHE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES & KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO ANNUALLY DISCLOSE ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTERESTS THEY MAY HAVE WITH THE ORGANIZATION. THE CFO REVIEWS EACH POLICY STATEMENT SIGNED BY THESE INDIVIDUALS TO DETERMINE IF ANY CONFLICTS EXIST AND NEED TO BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE BOARD. IF A CONFLICT ARISES, THE RESPECTIVE BOARD MEMBER WILL ABSTAIN FROM ANY RELATED DISCUSSION, VOTE OR SIMILAR ACTION ON THE MATTER.
PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION FOR THE TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIALFORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15AALTHOUGH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW THE CEO'S COMPENSATION ANNUALLY. ONLY ON A PERIODIC BASIS IS AN INDEPENDENT OUTSIDE FIRM (LAST TIME IN 2011) OBTAINED TO PROVIDE INDUSTRY COMPARISONS. THIS IS THE REASON THIS QUESTION IS ANSWERED 'NO' FOR THE CURRENT YEAR.
PROCESS USED TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION FOR OTHER OFFICERS/KEY EMPLOYEESFORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15BTHE ORGANIZATION USES THE LATEST CUES EMPLOYEE SALARY SURVEY TO PROVIDE A GENERAL SALARY RANGE FOR COMPENSATION FOR ITS OTHER OFFICERS. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION TAKES INTO CONSIDERATION THE OTHER OFFICERS' OVERALL EXPERIENCE, INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE, RELEVANT EDUCATION AND SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES. BONUSES FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S OTHER OFFICERS ARE BASED ON REACHING CERTAIN OVERALL CREDIT UNION PERFORMANCE CRITERIA. THE ORGANIZATION'S HR DEPARTMENT UTILIZES ITS SALARY RANGE, WHICH IS BASED ON INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC AND LOCAL EMPLOYER SALARY SURVEY DATA, TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION FOR ITS KEY EMPLOYEES. THE INDIVIDUAL'S RELEVANT EDUCATION, OVERALL WORK EXPERIENCE, INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE AND SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES ARE ALSO TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION, AS WELL AS THEIR CURRENT RATE OF PAY AND INTERNAL EQUITY CONSIDERATIONS. KEY EMPLOYEES' INCENTIVES ARE DISCRETIONARY BASED ON PERFORMANCE AND MUST BE APPROVED BY THE CEO GROUP. COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S OTHER OFFICERS IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT/CEO. ALL SALARY DETERMINATIONS FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE SVP-ADMINISTRATION. THE PROCESS LAST TOOK PLACE IN 2012.
Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the publicForm 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
Other changes in net assets or fund balancesForm 990 , Part XI, Line 9RECLASSIFICATION ADJUSTMENT ON DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN - 370134; RECLASSIFICATION ADJUSTMENT FOR LOSSES (GAINS) INCLUDED - -942826; CHANGE IN EQUITY ACQUIRED FROM MERGERS - 151406;
PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENTFORM 990, PART XI, LINE 8SEVERAL YEARS AGO, THE CREDIT UNION INVESTED $1,000,000 IN A CREDIT UNION SERVICE ORGANIZATION (CUSO) FOR A 2% INTEREST. THE CUSO WAS A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. ACCORDINGLY, THE CREDIT UNION ACCOUNTED FOR THE INVESTMENT UNDER THE COST METHOD. ANNUALLY, THE CUSO PAID DISTRIBUTIONS TO ITS OWNERS, PARTIALLY BASED ON PERCENTAGE OF OWNERSHIP AND PARTIALLY BASED ON TRANSACTION ACTIVITY EACH OWNER CONDUCTED WITH THE CUSO. IN NOVEMBER 2012, THE CREDIT UNION PURCHASED AN ADDITIONAL 23.3% OF THE CUSO FOR $1,240,000 RESULTING IN AN OVERALL OWNERSHIP PERCENTAGE OF 25.3%. AT THIS LEVEL OF OWNERSHIP, THE ACCOUNTING GUIDANCE REQUIRES THE USE OF THE EQUITY METHOD OF ACCOUNTING AND REQUIRES A RETROACTIVE ADJUSTMENT TO PRIOR PERIODS TO REFLECT AS IF THE EQUITY METHOD OF ACCOUNTING HAD ALWAYS BEEN FOLLOWED. AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE, THE BEGINNING UNDIVIDED EARNINGS AND THE INVESTMENT IN CUSO WERE DECREASED BY $338,669 AS OF JANUARY 1, 2011. FOR 2011, THE INVESTMENT IN CUSO AND NET INCOME WERE REDUCED BY $34,910. FOR 2012, THE INVESTMENT IN CUSO HAS BEEN REPORTED ON THE EQUITY METHOD OF ACCOUNTING. AT DECEMBER 31, 2012, THE CARRYING VALUE OF THE INVESTMENT IN CUSO IS $1,772,000.

Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR

Form990 Schedule R Part I Form990ScheduleRPartI

Name Of Disregarded Entity NameOfDisregardedEntity

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Business Name Line1GREAT LAKES CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONBusinessNameLine1

Address US AddressUS

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Address Line12525 GREEN BAY ROADAddressLine1
CityNORTH CHICAGOCity
StateILState
ZIP Code60064ZIPCode
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EIN363429771EIN
Primary ActivitiesCREDIT UNIONPrimaryActivities
Legal Domicile StateILLegalDomicileState
Total Income0TotalIncome
EOY Assets97EOYAssets

Direct Controlling Entity Name DirectControllingEntityName

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Business Name Line1GLCUBusinessNameLine1