About Us
It matters where you bank.
In 1952, the U. of C. Federal Credit Union was founded with 12 members and less than $100 in assets to serve the financial needs of CU Boulder staff and faculty. Today, Elevations is an award-winning Colorado financial institution with over $3 billion in assets and more than 170,000 members. While our name has changed and our credit union has grown, our focus remains on empowering our members with financial solutions and education.
We believe in empowered banking.
Elevations exists to foster growth in our community by providing members with an empowering banking experience. We’ve made a commitment to move away from a product-centered business model and focus instead on creating solutions. Our objective is to provide our members, as well as the entire community, with unbiased consumer information. In addition to one-on-one consultations, we host dozens of free financial seminars on a wide range of subjects, and we reach thousands of K-12 students through our financial literacy programs in schools each year. After all, informed members make better decisions that benefit us all.
LOCAL CHANGE FOUNDATION
Giving back to the people and places we serve.
We proudly support the Local Change Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that has provided over $4 million in community resources since 2010. Local Change offers scholarships for local students with proven track records and financial need, community grants for nonprofits doing important work, and disaster assistance in times of need.
Community sponsorships
Elevations gives back to the communities we serve through grants and scholarships from our foundation, event sponsorships, volunteering and board membership.
We focus on sponsorships related to:
Mental health
Affordable housing and basic needs
Financial wellness
If your organization is seeking sponsorship support, please submit your request form at least 60 days before your deadline. Our sponsorship committee will reply via email.
If your organization is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, learn more about grants available through the Local Change Foundation(opens in a new window). They accept applications from mid-July through August.
Honored to be recognized.
Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award
In 2020, we became Colorado's only two-time recipient of the U.S. presidential honor for performance excellence. Learn about the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.
Readers’ Choice Awards
We’re proud to earn local awards along Colorado’s Front Range for Best Bank, Best Mortgage Lender and Best Customer Service year after year.
Mortgage Excellence
We are the No. 1 credit union mortgage lender in Colorado by purchase volume and the only Colorado mortgage lender ranked nationally in the 2021 Top Mortgage Lenders by Scotsman Guide.
Denver Post Top Workplaces Award
Based solely on feedback from our employees, Elevations was recognized as one of the Denver Post's Top Workplaces in 2023 and 2024 in addition to being named a USA Today Top Workplace in 2024. Elevations has also been recognized by Top Workplaces as a national leader in the financial services industry in addition to the following cultural categories: compensation and benefits, innovation, leadership, purpose and values, professional development, employee well-being, employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.
Denver Business Journal Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award
In 2022, we were recognized as one of the first ever winners of Denver Business Journal’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award for making a difference by intentionally working toward equality in all areas of diversity.
Colorado REALTOR® Diversity & Inclusion Award
In 2021, we became one of the first-ever winners of the Colorado REALTOR® Diversity & Inclusion Award from the state’s largest real estate trade associations, Colorado Association of Realtors® (CAR).
Board & Leadership
Meet our Board of Directors and leadership team.
Our member-elected Board of Directors and local leadership team guide Elevations to be a top Colorado credit union and a leader in the communities we serve.
As a member-owned cooperative, we share our financials.
OUR STATS
177,994 members have individual and business accounts.
As of May 31, 2025, Elevations has:
$3.41 billion in assets
$2.63 billion in deposits
$2.68 billion in loans
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Monthly financials and annual reports.
Statement of Financial Condition
2024 Annual Report(opens in a new window) | 2023 Annual Report | 2022 Annual Report | 2021 Annual Report | 2020 Annual Report | 2019 Annual Report | 2018 Annual Report | 2017 Annual Report | 2016 Annual Report | 2015 Annual Report | 2014 Annual Report | 2013 Annual Report
Media Inquiries
Press and media information.
For media inquiries, please email [email protected](opens in a new window).