
PUTTING MEMBERS FIRST SINCE 1938
Join us & Become a Member of the City of Firsts Community Federal Credit Union
City of Firsts Community Federal Credit Union is a member-owned, member-operated, non-profit cooperative financial institution. We provide more opportunities than other financial institutions because it is owned and governed by our members, who utilize its products and services. Every member owns a share of the credit union, which operates to promote the financial well-being of all its members.
At City of Firsts Community FCU, our priority is the members. You will be served by knowledgeable and friendly staff when you walk into our office. Our staff, from the President to the Loan Department to the tellers, will treat you courteously, respectfully, and enthusiastically.
Our History
City of Firsts Community Federal Credit Union, formerly Kokomo School Employees Federal Credit Union, was established in 1938 by Mr. Charles Franklin. As Kokomo School Employees FCU, we serviced the employees of Kokomo Consolidated School Corp. and its family members. In 2006, the City of Firsts Community FCU received permission from the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) to offer membership to anyone who lives, works, worships, attends school, or volunteers in Howard and Tipton Counties. "Community" was added to the name to better reflect our designation as a Community Credit Union. Assets now exceed $36 million, Shares exceed $22 million, and Loans to members exceed $10 million. Our total membership now totals over 3,000 members.
Our Mission
City of Firsts Community Federal Credit Union - Where your trust is our guarantee for member financial security.
CREDIT UNION HISTORICAL TIMELINE
1909
The very first credit union in the United States was established.
1938
Mr. Charles Franklin established the Credit Union to serve the employees of Kokomo Schools. It was actually the second credit union to open and serve the people of Howard County.
1938 - 2006
The Credit Union was known as Kokomo School Employees Federal Credit Union.
2009
Added the word "‘COMMUNITY’ to our name. Opened up membership to anyone living and working in Howard and Tipton Counties
2025
Branding updated to reflect the future members and their needs.
2006
Name changed to CITY OF FIRSTS Federal Credit Union