Interior Federal Credit Union has received a 4 Star Rating from Bauer Financial, an independent, national bank rating firm. A 4 Star Rating is categorized as Excellent, and Bauer recommends our credit union.

Michael Merryman, CEO of Interior FCU says “We’re proud to be recommended by Bauer Financial for our strong performance. Our dedicated staff are passionate about serving our members’ unique financial needs and this recognition affirms our ability to do just that.”

Since 1935, we have served as the official Credit Union for the Department of the Interior’s employees and their families, retirees, contractors, and volunteers. Today, our success enables us to continue serving with great rates, lower fees, convenient digital technology, and exceptional service. We’re excited to grow and evolve with our members’ ever-changing needs while remaining their trusted financial partner.

As a not-for-profit cooperative, our success isn’t just a reflection of our credit union, but also of our valued members. We thank them for choosing Interior Federal Credit Union as their Natural Resource for Financial Services.

PRESS RELEASE

Interior FCU is so excited to bring the Rock Creek Conservancy into our field of membership! We are pleased to begin offering financial services to their Employees and Board of Directors. 

Rock Creek National Park was officially authorized in 1890, making it the third National Park to be designated by the Federal Government. Rock Creek Conservancy (RCC) is a watershed organization protecting Rock Creek and the philanthropic and stewardship partner to the entirety of Rock Creek (National) Park. The Conservancy’s mission is to restore Rock Creek and its parklands as a natural oasis for all people to appreciate and protect.

Interior FCU staff had a great time celebrating education sovereignty at the 53rd National Indian Education Association conference & tradeshow. Interior FCU supports National Indian Education Association and looks forward to more opportunities like this!

Interior FCU Staff had a great time celebrating National Public Lands Day. This year staff volunteered their time to help preserve Piney Branch Oasis on Rock Creek Park.

August 26, 2022, Interior FCU Staff and Chair of the Board, Mark Davis, attended the 2022 National Park Service Awards Ceremony. Interior FCU was a proud sponsor of the 2022 National Park Service Awards Ceremony.

Click the links below to learn more about the ceremony and awards recipients. 

https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/08-25-2022-nps-awards.htm

https://www.nationalparks.org/news-and-updates/press-releases/national-park-service-and-national-park-foundation-recognize-outstanding-employees-volunteers-and-partners

Interior FCU staff had a wonderful time celebrating Earth Day at Monocacy Battlefield. This event provided hands on education on how native plants help the environment.

In 1935, Interior FCU was designed and created to serve the diverse needs of the Department of the Interior staff. It has been two long years since we have all been together and we couldn’t be more excited to have our DOI family back to work. This week we had so much fun providing DOI staff with a Welcome Back Party. We look forward to more events like this!

NIEA Hill Day provides members, educators, and advocates the opportunity to engage with members of Congress in support of NIEA’s legislative agenda for Native Education. The Credit Union was also proud to sponsor the participant packet for the week.  We are excited to continue attending and volunteer at more events like this.

April 3, 2022, Interior FCU staff volunteered at the Annual Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Race & 5k Run/Walk. Each year this event brings Credit Unions together to raise funds for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. This year the Department of the Interior Secretary, Deb Haaland gave her remarks at the race kickoff and participated in the 10 Mile Race. We are so happy to be a part of such a wonderful event with an even greater cause.

Read more about the event in MDDCCUA’s Article here.

Jason Putsche Photography

Interior FCU staff enjoyed a beautiful spring morning facilitating Herndon, VA’s Kid’s Fishing Day. The event had a great turn out and many kids were able to catch their first fish. Following the family fun event, the Northern Virginia Chapter of Trout Unlimited met at a local brewery. Interior FCU staff and Chair of the Board, Mark Davis had a great time connecting with Trout Unlimited members and look forward to getting more involved.

Interior FCU staff members volunteered at the 2021 Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Miler September 12, 2021. The event raised $180,000 to support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

November 15-December 15, 2021, Interior FCU collected donations to keep our friends outside the Main Interior Building on E St warm. With your help, we were able to donate $823 to Miriam’s Kitchen. Miriam’s Kitchen is a local DC nonprofit working to help the homeless.

On October 21, 2021, Interior FCU will join over 56,000 credit unions around the world to celebrate International Credit Union (ICU) Day. The theme of ICU Day 2021 is “Building financial health for a brighter tomorrow.” ICU Day highlights the many ways that credit unions across the world help members improve their financial health and well-being. Members who stop the branch on ICU Day will be offered a few sweet treats to enjoy. We hope to see you there!

Interior FCU staff celebrated National Public Lands Day volunteering at the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens.

September 2021, Interior Federal Credit Union is excited to announce our accomplishment of reaching 20,000 members. Thank you to all of our new and long-term members!

The 2021 Annual Meeting will be held virtually March 17, 2021 at 2:00 PM.

ANNUAL REPORT

This year, we sponsored The Corps Network 2020 Thrive Conference. We are proud to offer membership to Corps members.

Interior FCU was a bronze sponsor for the event, which was held October 26-30, 2020. At the conference, our logo was featured in the virtual networking lounge. 

This year, we attended the Federal Employee Benefits Fair in Sterling, VA and the Main Interior Building.

One of our Member Services Representatives at the Benefits Fair in Sterling, VA.

Interior FCU attended the National Capital Parks – East Employee Appreciation Day at Anacostia Park Skating Pavillion. 

From September 22-26, 2019, Interior FCU attend the Geological Society of America (GSA) Conference in Phoenix, Arizona. At the conference, we brought awareness to thousands of GSA members about being able to join the credit union and its benefits. We gave out tons of giveaways to potential members.

The 2020 Annual Meeting was held virtually August 19, 2020 at 2:00 PM. 

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On June 14, 2019 Interior FCU participated in the 6th Annual Great Outdoors Day of Service hosted by the Corps Network. This year the event was held at Theodore Roosevelt Island in Washington D.C.

Interior FCU sponsored Fishing Day at the 2019 Trout Unlimited’s Annual Meeting and Conference in Rogers, Arkansas.

Our Vice Chair of our Board in Rogers, AK at the Trout Unlimited Annual Conference.

Our EVP fly fishing with our partner Trout Unlimited at Fishing Day.