TY 2024 Form 990

- TIN:

Form990

Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service

Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2024

Open to Public Inspection

A For the 2024 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2024 , and ending 12-31-2024

BCheck if applicable: Address change Name change Initial return Final return/terminated Amended return Application pending

CName of organization
VALLEY STRONG CU FKA
KERN SCHOOLS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Doing business as

Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
11500 BOLTHOUSE DRIVE

Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
BAKERSFIELD, CA93311

D Employer identification number

95-1652797

E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 300,603,596

F Name and address of principal officer:
NICHOLAS AMBROSINI
11500 BOLTHOUSE DRIVE
BAKERSFIELD,CA93311

Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) 501(c) ( 14 ) (insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527

Website:

WWW.VALLEYSTRONG.COM

H(a)

Is this a group return for
subordinates? Yes No

H(b)

Are all subordinates
included?

Yes No

If "No," attach a list. See instructions.

H(c)

Group exemption number

K Form of organization: Corporation Trust Association Other CREDIT UNION

L Year of formation: 1938

M State of legal domicile: CA

Part I

Summary

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: A COOPERATIVE, ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING THRIFT AND SAVINGS AMONG ITS MEMBERS.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	11
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	11
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2024 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	696
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	14
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	2,182,274
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 .........	7b	91,000

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	0	0
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	234,095,978	229,921,616
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	15,995,953	20,766,370
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	14,982,984	13,010,862
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	265,074,915	263,698,848
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	1,782,117	2,315,876
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....	0	0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	67,769,039	66,130,219
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	177,446,160	164,941,790
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	246,997,316	233,387,885
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	18,077,599	30,310,963
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	4,028,096,555	3,916,563,936
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	3,745,796,702	3,598,601,030
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	282,299,853	317,962,906

Part II

Signature Block

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.

Sign Here

	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

Paid Preparer Use Only

Print/Type preparer's name

Preparer's signature

Date

Check if
self-employed

PTIN

Firm's name

Firm's EIN

Firm's address

Phone no.

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? See Instructions. ..........YesNo

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2024)

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Part III

Statement of Program Service Accomplishments

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............

Briefly describe the organization’s mission: SEE SCHEDULE OVALLEY STRONG CREDIT UNION IS A COOPERATIVE, ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING THRIFT AND SAVINGS AMONG ITS MEMBERS, CREATING A SOURCE OF CREDIT FOR THEM AT RATES OF INTEREST SET BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND PROVIDING AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THEM TO USE AND CONTROL THEIR OWN MONEY ON A DEMOCRATIC BASIS IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THEIR ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL CONDITIONS. AS A COOPERATIVE, VALLEY STRONG CREDIT UNION CONDUCTS ITS BUSINESS FOR THE MUTUAL BENEFIT AND GENERAL WELFARE OF ITS MEMBERS WITH THE EARNINGS, SAVINGS, BENEFITS, OR SERVICES OF THE CREDIT UNION BEING DISTRIBUTED TO ITS MEMBERS AS PATRONS.

Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ..................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.

Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ........................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.

Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.


4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	VALLEY STRONG CREDIT UNION IS A MEMBER-OWNED FINANCIAL INSTITUTION, WITH A MISSION TO TURN PEOPLE'S FINANCIAL POSSIBILITIES INTO FINANCIAL REALITIES. WE WORK EVERY DAY TO CREATE A BETTER TOMORROW FOR OUR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. WE ARE HERE TO STAY AND GROW TOGETHER, AND HERE TO DISCOVER THE BEST FINANCIAL POSSIBILITIES FOR THE BEST POSSIBLE OUTCOMES. WE ARE ONE OF THE LARGEST CREDIT UNIONS HEADQUARTERED IN THE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY AND NORTHERN CALIFORNIA WITH AN ASSET SIZE OF NEARLY $4 BILLION.MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION CONFERENCES: WE HAVE EXTENSIVE WORKSHOP/ONLINE SEMINAR PROGRAMS WITH TOPICS WHICH TYPICALLY ARE HELD IN THE VARIOUS MARKETS. TOPICS COVERED ARE AUTO AND HOME BUYING, RETIREMENT AND WEALTH MANAGEMENT, BUSINESS BANKING, CYBER SECURITY AND MEDICARE ASSISTANCE. ADDITIONALLY, WE HOLD FINANCIAL LITERACY CLASSES AT LOCAL SCHOOLS (K-12) AS WELL AS AREA COLLEGES AND COMMUNITY PARTNER LOCATIONS TO HELP INTRODUCE OUR YOUNG COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	ONGOING MARKETING STRATEGIES: WE HAVE FOCUSED OUR MARKETING EFFORTS ON BRANDING IN OUR EXPANSION MARKETS WHICH INCLUDE CHECKING OFFERS, MORTGAGE AND AUTO LOAN OPTIONS, BUSINESS BANKING OPPORTUNITIES, AND RETIREMENT AND WEALTH MANAGEMENT POSSIBILITIES.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	COMMUNICATIONS/LEGISLATIVE/REGULATORY/COMPLIANCE: WE KEEP MEMBERS UPDATED, PROVIDING ALL RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE CREDIT UNION AND COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE.

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules

Yes

Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A.....................

Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? See instructions. ...

Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I Click to see attachment

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Yes

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II.........

Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Rev. Proc. 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III Click to see attachment

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Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I Click to see attachment

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Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II Click to see attachment

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Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment

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Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV Click to see attachment

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Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V......

If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X, as applicable.

Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment

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11a

Yes

Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII Click to see attachment

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11b

Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII Click to see attachment

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11c

Yes

Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX Click to see attachment

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11d

Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

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11e

Yes

Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

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11f

Yes

12a

Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment

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12a

Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment

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12b

Yes

Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E

14a

Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....

14a

Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........

14b

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...

Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I. See instructions. ....

Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............

Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................

20a

Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....

20a

If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?

20b

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II..... Click to see attachment

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Yes

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)

Yes

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........ Click to see attachment

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Yes

Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment

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Yes

24a

Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............

24a

Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...

24b

Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............

24c

Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...

24d

25a

Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ....

25a

Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................

25b

Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II Click to see attachment

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Yes

Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?

If "Yes," complete

Schedule L, Part III Click to see attachment

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Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see the Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):

A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...................... Click to see attachment

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28a

A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV..... Click to see attachment

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28b

A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in line 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................

28c

Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..

Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................

Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I

Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................

Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............ Click to see attachment

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Yes

Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1......................... Click to see attachment

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35a

Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?

35a

If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...

35b

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............

Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI Click to see attachment

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Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations on Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............

Yes

Part V

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........

Yes

Enter the number reported in box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..

44,666

Enter the number of Forms W-2G included on line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .

Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................

Yes

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Part V

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)

Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................

696

If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Yes

Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...

Yes

If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...

Yes

At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..

If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country:
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).

Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..

Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............

Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...

If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................

Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).

Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................

If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....

Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................

If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....

Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?

Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..

If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................

If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.

Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........

Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...

Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:

Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...

10a

Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities

10b

Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:

Gross income from members or shareholders .........

11a

Gross income from other sources. (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........

11b

12a

Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?

12a

If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.

12b

Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.

13a

Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....

13b

Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............

13c

14a

Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....

14a

If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..

14b

Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see the instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.

Yes

Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.

Section 501(c)(21) organizations. Did the trust, or any disqualified or other person engage in any activities that would result in the imposition of an excise tax under section 4951, 4952, or 4953? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 6069.

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Part VI

Governance, Management, and Disclosure. For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............

Section A. Governing Body and Management

Yes

Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year

If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.

Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent

Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................

Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .

Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .

Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .

Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................

Yes

Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................

Yes

Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................

Yes

Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:

The governing body? .......................

Yes

Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............

Yes

Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......

Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)

Yes

10a

Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............

10a

Yes

If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?

10b

Yes

11a

Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................

11a

Yes

Describe on Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....

12a

Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......

12a

Yes

Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................

12b

Yes

Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe on Schedule O how this was done...................

12c

Yes

Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............

Yes

Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........

Yes

Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?

The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........

15a

Yes

Other officers or key employees of the organization ................

15b

Yes

If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process on Schedule O. See instructions.

16a

Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................

16a

If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............

16b

Section C. Disclosure

List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed

Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990, and 990-T (section 501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.

Own website Another's website Upon request Other (explain in Schedule O)

Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.

State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
STACY PHELPS VP OF ACCOUNTINGCONTROLLER11500 BOLTHOUSE DRIVE BAKERSFIELD,CA93311 (661) 833-7024

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Part VII

Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees

1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
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List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See the instructions for definition of "key employee."

List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (box 5 of Form W-2, box 6 of Form 1099-MISC, and/or box 1 of Form 1099-NEC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations.

List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

See the instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.

Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)			(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and title
(1) DR S WILLIAM BRUCE...................................................................... BOARD CHAIRPERSON	3.00 .................	X			0	0	0
(2) DR BRYON SCHAEFER...................................................................... 1ST VICE CHAIRMAN	3.00 .................	X			6,142	0	0
(3) VALENCIA JONES...................................................................... 2ND VICE CHAIRMAN	3.00 .................	X			2,208	0	0
(4) MARILYN JONES...................................................................... SECRETARY	3.00 .................	X			0	0	0
(5) DENNIS SCOTT...................................................................... TREASURER	3.00 .................	X			1,165	0	0
(6) JOE DREW...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .................	X			0	0	0
(7) JOANNE MILLS...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .................	X			810	0	0
(8) MIKE KILEEN...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .................	X			0	0	0
(9) CARL BA LANGE III...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .................	X			0	0	0
(10) DR LARRY REIDER...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .................	X			0	0	0
(11) MARK MORENO...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	2.00 .................	X			1,626	0	0
(12) TROY FRINGER...................................................................... SUPV CMTE CHAIR	3.00 .................	X			808	0	0
(13) RAMON HENDRIX...................................................................... SUPV CMTE MEMBER	2.00 .................	X			3,525	0	0
(14) TENIELLE TENSLEY...................................................................... SUPV CMTE MEMBER	2.00 .................	X			1,862	0	0
(15) NICHOLAS AMBROSINI...................................................................... PRESIDENT/CEO	40.00 .................		X		1,475,711	0	84,136
(16) LINDSAY REYES...................................................................... SVP/CFO	40.00 .................		X		508,591	0	82,451
(17) MICHAEL P DUFFY RETIRED...................................................................... EVP/CHIEF ADVOCACY OFFICER	0.00 .................			X	4,465,260	0	83,960

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Part VII

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)					(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and title
(18) MIRELLA ELIZABETH REZNIC........................................................................ EVP/CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER	40.00 .......................	X				958,430	0	52,577
(19) STEVEN MATEJKA........................................................................ EVP/CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER	40.00 .......................	X				908,495	0	52,830
(20) CHARLES ALLEN SMITH........................................................................ SVP/CHIEF LENDING OFFICER	40.00 .......................	X				543,802	0	40,140
(21) ERIN RICKELLE ESTELLE........................................................................ SVP/CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER	40.00 .......................	X				538,738	0	76,003
(22) LINDSEY A BALUKOFF STRANGE........................................................................ SVP/CHIEF RETAIL OFFICER	40.00 .......................	X				528,421	0	9,186
(23) STEPHEN C ROACH RETIRED........................................................................ SVP/CHIEF DIGITAL OFFICER	0.00 .......................				X	525,276	0	74,676
(24) DEANNA L BLAISE........................................................................ SVP/CHIEF BUSINESS OFFICER	40.00 .......................	X				508,047	0	75,582
(25) MARK MANNS........................................................................ SVP/CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES	40.00 .......................	X				448,988	0	46,893
(26) NIKI MYRTO KOIMTZOGLOU........................................................................ SVP/CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER	40.00 .......................	X				346,621	0	84,306
(27) NILENDU SAHA........................................................................ SVP/CHIEF TECH OFFICER	40.00 .......................	X				260,100	0	16,705
(28) KEVIN LEE EMPERGER-LANDEL........................................................................ SVP/CHIEF TECH OFFICER	40.00 .......................	X				188,723	0	35,880
(29) NORA M STROH RETIRED........................................................................ LEGACY AMBASSADOR	0.00 .......................				X	1,601,812	0	62,807
(30) STEVEN G LEIGA RETIRED........................................................................ VP OF ACCOUNTING	0.00 .......................				X	1,565,315	0	83,960
(31) JAMES B HUSSEY........................................................................ VP OF WEALTH MANAGEMENT	40.00 .......................		X			437,969	0	83,053
(32) BRIAN GRANT REYNOLDS........................................................................ VP OF REAL ESTATE LENDING	40.00 .......................		X			406,965	0	18,623
(33) KEVIN MICHAEL LANGE........................................................................ VP OF FINANCE AND CAPITAL MARKETS	40.00 .......................		X			335,655	0	77,539
(34) JOSHUA ALLEN FETTING........................................................................ VP OF CONSUMER LENDING	40.00 .......................		X			312,280	0	54,960
(35) CHRISTOPHER C TRIVERS........................................................................ VP SALESFORCE ENTERPRISE	40.00 .......................		X			285,710	0	80,543
(36) RICHARD NEAL SAZAMA........................................................................ VP OF FACILITIES AND CAPITAL PROJECTS	40.00 .......................		X			275,274	0	9,780
(37) SHIRA B SPECTOR........................................................................ VP OF BUSINESS STRATEGY & INSIGHT	40.00 .......................		X			271,480	0	16,185
(38) CHEI WHITMORE........................................................................ MARKET PRESIDENT	40.00 .......................		X			264,626	0	75,452
(39) KATHLEEN JULIA KELLY........................................................................ MARKET PRESIDENT	40.00 .......................		X			259,391	0	51,348
(40) BRIDGET LYNN JOHNSON........................................................................ MARKET PRESIDENT	40.00 .......................		X			236,221	0	63,153
(41) KYLE DUEY........................................................................ DIRECTOR OF CONSUMER LENDING SALES AND SERVIC	40.00 .......................		X			234,887	0	11,831
(42) STACY PHELPS........................................................................ VP OF ACCOUNTING	40.00 .......................		X			225,500	0	13,911
(43) VANESSA L HUDSON........................................................................ DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS LENDI	40.00 .......................		X			216,537	0	72,294
(44) CHRISTINA ANN TRAYERS........................................................................ VP OF PRODUCT AND DIGITAL SOLUTIONS	40.00 .......................		X			194,085	0	9,525
(45) CHRISTOPHER J MCGOWN........................................................................ DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES	40.00 .......................		X			187,305	0	31,298
(46) NISHANT JAIN........................................................................ VP OF ENGINEERING	40.00 .......................		X			183,000	0	44,379
(47) MARICRUZ RAINEY........................................................................ DIRECTOR OF COMPLIANCE	40.00 .......................		X			181,681	0	31,396
(48) SUSAN MAYS........................................................................ HEAD OF RETAIL OPERATIONS	40.00 .......................		X			180,521	0	27,102
(49) FRANK XIAODONG FENG........................................................................ LICENSED FINANCIAL ADVISOR	40.00 .......................			X		1,005,110	0	9,588
(50) EDWARD KEELIN JR........................................................................ IT GOVERNANCE MANAGER	40.00 .......................			X		300,279	0	6,332
(51) RICHARD RAMOS........................................................................ LICENSED FINANCIAL ADVISOR	40.00 .......................			X		267,423	0	9,304
(52) ERIC STEINBACK........................................................................ SENIOR BUSINESS BANKING OF	40.00 .......................			X		230,086	0	22,725
(53) MARIA L TRANCOSO........................................................................ SENIOR BUSINESS BANKING OFFICER	40.00 .......................			X		226,270	0	10,656

1b	Sub-Total..............
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c).........	22,108,731	0	1,793,069

Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization 113

Yes

Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............

Yes

For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................

Yes

Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........

Section B. Independent Contractors

Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation
KLASSEN AND SMITH CONSTRUCTION INC 1502 MILL ROCK WAY SUITE 170 BAKERSFIELD,CA93311	CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR	5,537,808
ALKAMI TECHNOLOGY INC DEPT 2223 PO BOX 122223 DALLAS,TX753122223	ONLINE BANKING PROVIDER	3,350,914
ALM FIRST GROUP LLC 3800 MAPLE AVE STE 600 DALLAS,TX75219	PROFESSIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES & ADVISI	3,120,037
COBRA EQUITY HOLDCO LLC DBA EXETER FINAN 2101 W JOHN CARPENTER FWY IRVING,TX75063	FRANCHISE & INDEPENDENT DEALERSHIP FINAN	2,970,603
XPRESS DATA INC 10983 VIA FRONTERA SAN DIEGO,CA92127	STATEMENT PROVIDER	2,949,620
2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 86

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Part VIII

Statement of Revenue

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............

(A)
Total revenue

(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue

(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514

1a	Federated campaigns..	1a
b	Membership dues..	1b
c	Fundraising events..	1c
d	Related organizations	1d
e	Government grants (contributions)	1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above	1f

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$	1g

h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......

		Business Code
2a	INTEREST ON LOANS	522100	174,007,348	174,007,348
b	OTHER OPERATING INCOME	522100	40,574,315	40,388,784	185,531
c	FEE INCOME	522100	15,339,953	14,349,130	990,823
d
e
f	All other program service revenue.
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....		229,921,616

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......			21,378,168	20,372,248	1,005,920
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........
			(i) Real	(ii) Personal
6a	Gross rents	6a
b	Less: rental expenses	6b
c	Rental income or (loss)	6c
d	Net rental income or (loss).......
			(i) Securities	(ii) Other
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory	7a	36,292,950
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	7b	36,904,748
c	Gain or (loss)	7c	-611,798
d	Net gain or (loss).........			-611,798	-611,798
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
			8a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		8b
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
			9a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		9b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
			10a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..		10b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..

Business Code
11a	GAIN ON ALL OTHER INVE		522100	13,010,862	13,010,862
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			13,010,862
12	Total revenue. See instructions.....			263,698,848	261,516,574	2,182,274	0

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Part IX

Statement of Functional Expenses

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............

Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.		(A) Total expenses	(B) Program service expenses	(C) Management and general expenses	(D) Fundraising expenses

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....	2,310,376
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........	5,500
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............
4	Benefits paid to or for members .......
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ...........	22,108,731
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........
7	Other salaries and wages........	30,824,965
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	2,400,354
9	Other employee benefits .......	6,973,185
10	Payroll taxes ...........	3,822,984
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........	2,577,067
c	Accounting ...........	152,825
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	14,697,498
12	Advertising and promotion ....	6,493,734
13	Office expenses .......	17,403,474
14	Information technology ......	11,238,327
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	5,569,949
17	Travel ............	2,149,838
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....
20	Interest ...........	59,041,785
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	5,039,164
23	Insurance ...	1,208,048
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	PROVISION FOR LOAN AND	30,370,721
b	LOAN SERVICING EXPENSE	7,032,757
c	MISC OPERATING EXPENSES	1,152,643
d	LOSS ON SALES OF LOANS	417,288
e	All other expenses	396,672
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	233,387,885
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

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Part X

Balance Sheet

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............

				(A) Beginning of year		(B) End of year

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			110,154,418	1	114,440,405
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			26,692,464	2	16,301,537
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......				3
4	Accounts receivable, net .............				4
5	Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
				29,409,984	5	30,333,939
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
					6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ...........				7
8	Inventories for sale or use ............				8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			7,634,614	9	6,862,650
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	172,551,800
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	78,827,407	87,728,935	10c	93,724,393
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			447,379,504	11	452,653,165
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....			20,998,173	12	119,808,775
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..			3,208,912,283	13	2,974,451,023
14	Intangible assets ...............			11,287,740	14	11,287,740
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			77,898,440	15	96,700,309
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)...			4,028,096,555	16	3,916,563,936

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	87,641,074	17	69,329,932
18	Grants payable ...		18
19	Deferred revenue .........		19
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D		21
22	Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
			22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..		23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..		24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D	3,658,155,628	25	3,529,271,098
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	3,745,796,702	26	3,598,601,030

	Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27	Net assets without donor restrictions ..........		27
28	Net assets with donor restrictions ...........		28
	Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 29 through 33.
29	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....	0	29	0
30	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...	0	30	0
31	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds	282,299,853	31	317,962,906
32	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	282,299,853	32	317,962,906
33	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	4,028,096,555	33	3,916,563,936

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Part XI

Reconcilliation of Net Assets

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............

Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............

263,698,848

Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............

233,387,885

Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............

30,310,963

Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..

282,299,853

Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............

5,352,090

Donated services and use of facilities .................

Investment expenses .....................

Prior period adjustments .....................

Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........

Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))

317,962,906

Part XII

Financial Statements and Reporting

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............

Yes

Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash Accrual Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain on
Schedule O.

Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?

Yes

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?

Yes

If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.

As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Uniform Guidance, 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart F?

If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.

Form 990 (2024)

Additional Data

Software ID:
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Form 990, Special Condition Description:

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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527

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Complete if the organization is described below. right arrow

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2024

Open to Public
Inspection

If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
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Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
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Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
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Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.

Name of the organization

VALLEY STRONG CU FKA
KERN SCHOOLS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Employer identification number

95-1652797

Part I-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV. See instructions for definition of “political campaign activities."

Political campaign activity expenditures. See instructions .................................................................... right arrow

$ 76,800

Volunteer hours for political campaign activities. See instructions ..................................................................

Part I-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................ right arrow

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ....................... right arrow

If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................

Yes No

Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................

Yes No

If "Yes," describe in Part IV.

Part I-C

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... right arrow

$ 76,800

Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................ right arrow

Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b........... right arrow

$ 76,800

Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................

Yes No

Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.

(a) Name	(b) Address	(c) EIN	(d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-.
(1) CALIFORNIA CREDIT UNION LEAGUE	2855 EGUASTI RD STE 202 ONTARIO,CA917611249	94-0357265	25,000
(2) GREATER BAKERSFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE	PO BOX 1947 BAKERSFIELD,CA93303	95-0521125	1,000
(3) ROBERT RIVAS FOR ASSEMBLY 2024	PO BOX 2385 SALINAS,CA93902		2,500
(4) CCUL - PAC	1201 K ST STE 1050 SACRAMENTO,CA95814	94-2329967	38,300
(5) BIG VALLEY FUND	1635 E CAMBRIDGE AVE FRESNO,CA93704	93-4576659	10,000
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For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50084S

Schedule C (Form 990) 2024

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Part II-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

A Check right arrow

if the filing organization belongs to an affiliated group (and list in Part IV each affiliated group member's name, address, EIN, expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
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if the filing organization checked box A and "limited control" provisions apply.

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.)		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a	Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......................
b	Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................
c	Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ............................................................
d	Other exempt purpose expenditures ...............................................................................
e	Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ..................................................
f	Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both columns.
	If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
	Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
	Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
	Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
	Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
	Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.

g	Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................................................
h	Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................
i	Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................
j	If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting section 4911 tax for this year? ...................................................................................................................	Yes No

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h) (Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
	Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)	(a) 2021	(b) 2022	(c) 2023	(d) 2024	(e) Total

2a	Lobbying nontaxable amount

b	Lobbying ceiling amount (150% of line 2a, column(e))

c	Total lobbying expenditures

d	Grassroots nontaxable amount

e	Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 2d, column (e))

f	Grassroots lobbying expenditures

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Part II-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.

(a)

Yes

(b)

Amount

During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:

Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................

Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........

Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................

Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................

Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................

Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................

Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................

Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................

Other activities? ...................................................................................................................

Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................

Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................

If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................

Part III-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).

Yes

Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................

Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................

Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................

Part III-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."

Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................

Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).

Current year .............................................................................................................................

Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................

Total ...........................................................................................................................................

Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .

If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................

Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures. See Instructions .........................................

Part IV

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
PART I-A, LINE 1:	THE CREDIT UNION CONTRIBUTES TO INDIVIDUALS RUNNING FOR OFFICES WHO SUPPORT CREDIT UNION ISSUES. THE CREDIT UNION WAS UNABLE TO OBTAIN AN EIN FOR FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL RUNNING FOR STATE ASSEMBLY IN 2024. FOLLOWING IS THE NAME, ADDRESS AND FPPC# OF THE CAMPAIGN. ROBERT RIVAS P.O. BOX 2385 SALINAS, CA 93902 ID# 1476818

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(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

VALLEY STRONG CU FKA
KERN SCHOOLS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Employer identification number

95-1652797

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

		(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts
1	Total number at end of year .........
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4	Aggregate value at end of year ........

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements ......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ....................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after July 25, 2006, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ...	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
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Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located right arrow

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................

Yes No

In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ......................... right arrow

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... right arrow

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... right arrow

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... right arrow

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 52283D

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No


b	If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:		Amount
c	Beginning balance .............................	1c
d	Additions during the year ............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year ..........................	1e
f	Ending balance ................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....

Part V

Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a) Current year	(b) Prior year	(c) Two years back	(d) Three years back	(e) Four years back

1a	Beginning of year balance ....
b	Contributions ...
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment right arrow

Permanent endowment right arrow

Term endowment right arrow

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) Unrelated organizations .................

3a(i)

(ii) Related organizations .................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(a) Cost or other basis (investment)	(b) Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value

1a	Land .....	11,458,315		11,458,315
b	Buildings ....	68,323,926	22,026,922	46,297,004
c	Leasehold improvements	35,423,444	6,430,435	28,993,009
d	Equipment ....	57,346,115	50,370,050	6,976,065
e	Other .....
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				93,724,393

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Part VII

Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........
(2) Closely-held equity interests........
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)PAID-IN CAPITAL AT CORP	2,119,587	C
(2)ALL OTHER INVESTMENTS	126,840,599	F
(3)NCUA SHARE INSURANCE CAPITALIZATION DEPOSIT	31,223,065	C
(4)NET LOANS AND LEASES	2,809,159,903	F
(5)DEPOSITS IN COMMERCIAL BANKS	5,107,869	C
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)	2,974,451,023

Part IX

Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........

Part X

Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability	(b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes
TOTAL SHARE AND DEPOSITS	3,450,925,867
ACCRUED DIVIDENDS & INTEREST PAYABLE ON SHARES & DEPOSITS	345,231
BORROWINGS	78,000,000






Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)	3,529,271,098
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......			1	263,279,842
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	0
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................			3	263,279,842
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b	419,006
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................			4c	419,006
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	263,698,848

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........			1	232,968,881
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................			2e	0
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................			3	232,968,881
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b	419,004
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................			4c	419,004
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	233,387,885

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
PART X, LINE 2:	THE CREDIT UNION IS EXEMPT FROM MOST FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL INCOME TAXES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC) AND STATE TAX LAWS. HOWEVER, IRC SECTION 511 IMPOSES A TAX ON THE UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME DERIVED BY STATE-CHARTERED CREDIT UNIONS. GENERALLY, THESE TAXES ARE INSIGNIFICANT TO THE CREDIT UNION.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	RECLASSIFICATION FROM REVENUE TO EXPENSE 419,005. ROUNDING 1.
PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	RECLASSIFICATION FROM REVENUE TO EXPENSE 419,005. ROUNDING -1.

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Schedule I
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization
VALLEY STRONG CU FKA
KERN SCHOOLS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Employer identification number
95-1652797

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................

Yes No

Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.

Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient

that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Name and address of organization or government	(b) EIN	(c) IRC section (if applicable)	(d) Amount of cash grant	(f) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance
(1) BAKERSFIELD COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC 1801 PANORAMA DR BAKERSFIELD,CA93305	51-0151490	501(C)(3)	500,000	FMV	TO ASSIST IN EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS BY FUNDING SCHOLARSHIPS & ENHANCING COLLEGE FACILITIES.
(2) CUSPINCDBA CU STRATEGIC PLANNING 950 BROADWAY STE 403 TACOMA,WA98402	46-2028349	501(C)(6)	105,000	FMV	TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL EDUCATION RESOURCES FOR CREDIT UNIONS.
(3) CHILDREN'S MIRACLE NETWORK HOSPITALS 18400 VON KARMAN AVE STE 900 IRVINE,CA92612	87-0387205	501(C)(3)	117,500	FMV	TO ASSIST IN PROVIDING FUNDS AND AWARENESS FOR CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS.
(4) CSUB FOUNDATION 9001 STOCKDALE HWY BAKERSFIELD,CA93311	95-2643086	501(C)(3)	310,500	FMV	TO ASSIST CSU BAKERSFIELD IN PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS & IMPROVING CAMPUS FACILITIES.
(5) GREATER BAKERSFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PO BOX 1947 BAKERSFIELD,CA93303	95-0521125	501(C)(6)	70,000	FMV	TO ASSIST IN PROVIDING NETWORKING AND PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES OF MEMBER BUSINESSES.
(6) KERN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 5801 SUNDALE AVE BAKERSFIELD,CA93309	95-6001764	501(C)(3)	40,000	FMV	TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER PROGRAMS OF THE KERN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT.
(7) BAKERSFIELD WOMEN'S BUSINESS CONFERENCE PO BOX 11049 BAKERSFIELD,CA93389	27-4473875	501(C)(6)	35,000	FMV	TO PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR WOMEN AT A CROSSROADS.
(8) MEALS ON WHEELS OF SOLANO COUNTY INC 95 MARINA CENTER SUISUN,CA94585	94-2453452	501(C)(3)	28,400	FMV	TO SUPPORT THE INDEPENDENCE, HEALTH, AND WELL-BEING OF SENIORS BY REGULARLY PROVIDING NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND HUMAN CONNECTION.
(9) AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION INC 2007 O ST SACRAMENTO,CA95811	13-5613797	501(C)(3)	25,000	FMV	TO ASSIST IN THE ADVANCEMENT OF CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH FOR ALL.
(10) CALIFORNIA FORWARD 1611 SYCAMORE AVE5369 HERCULES,CA94547	26-0566540	501(C)(3)	25,000	FMV	TO HELP BUILD A NEW CALIFORNIA ECONOMY THAT IS RESILIENT, SUSTAINABLE, AND INCLUSIVE.
(11) KERN COUNTY HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 1601 H ST STE 201A 2ND FL BAKERSFIELD,CA93301	68-0182048	501(C)(6)	25,000	FMV	TO PROMOTE HISPANIC AND MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESSES, AND THOSE THAT CATER TO, OR EMPLOY HISPANICS BY BEING ACTIVE AND VISIBLE IN THE COMMUNITY AND BY RAISING THE LEVEL OF AWARENESS OF OUR MEMBER'S NEEDS IN THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY.
(12) TAFT COLLEGE FOUNDATION 29 COUGAR CT TAFT,CA93268	43-2023035	501(C)(3)	25,000	FMV	TO ELEVATE EDUCATION INNOVATION AND INCREASE THE OPPORTUNITIES AND ACCESS TO EDUCATION FOR ALL
(13) BLUE COURT RUNNERS LLC 2031 F ST BAKERSFIELD,CA93301	99-2499871	501(C)(6)	20,000	FMV	TO SUPPORT STUDENT-ATHLETES AT CAL STATE BAKERSFIELD BY FACILITATING LEGAL AND COMPLIANT NIL OPPORTUNITIES AS WELL AS HELPING THOSE ATHLETES PREPARE FOR THE FUTURE.
(14) GLOBAL FAMILY CARE NETWORK INC PO BOX 13160 BAKERSFIELD,CA93389	20-8346599	501(C)(3)	27,500	FMV	TO ASSIST IN THE DAUGHTER PROJECT WHICH PROVIDES A POSITIVE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT WHERE YOUTH CAN RECEIVE INTERVENTION AND TREATMENT SERVICES.
(15) KERN COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL 1300 17TH STCITY CENTRE/5TH FLOOR BAKERSFIELD,CA93301	77-0383293	501(C)(3)	40,000	FMV	TO SUPPORT LOCAL DISTRICTS WILL FOSTER THE NEEDED RESOURCES FOR ALL OF OUR STUDENTS FROM CRADLE TO CAREER.
(16) MENDIBURU MAGIC FOUNDATION AGAINST CANCER PO BOX 20687 BAKERSFIELD,CA93390	31-1742956	501(C)(3)	30,200	FMV	TO SUPPORT CANCER CARE AND ASSISTANCE FOR CHILDREN SUFFERING FROM ANY LIFE THREATENING ILLNESS.
(17) COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES OF KERN COUNTY 1717 COLUMBUS ST BAKERSFIELD,CA93305	77-0344298	501(C)(3)	15,000	FMV	TO SUPPORT VOLUNTEERS FROM COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT KERN COUNTY TO SERVE AS ADVOCATES IN CHILD PROTECTION PROCEEDINGS.
(18) LINKS FOR LIFE INC PO BOX 9333 BAKERSFIELD,CA93389	93-1088003	501(C)(3)	15,000	FMV	TO PROMOTE BREAST CANCER AWARENESS AND PROVIDE SERVICES FOR WOMEN COPING WITH CANCER
(19) SPADE ENTERTAINMENT LLC 3566 RYAN DR DIAMOND SPRINGS,CA95619	37-2064916	501(C)(6)	15,000	FMV	TO SUPPORT DEEP ROOTS IN THE BAKERSFIELD COMMUNITY ON THE NATIONAL SPORTS SCENE.
(20) WORLDWIDE FOUNDATION FOR CREDIT UNIONS INC PO BOX 2982 MADISON,WI53701	39-6093210	501(C)(3)	15,000	FMV	TO ADVANCE THE SHARED VISION OF EXPANDING FINANCIAL INCLUSION THROUGH A VIBRANT AND GROWING GLOBAL CREDIT UNION SYSTEM.
(21) KG (US) OILERS CORP DBA BAKERSFIELD CONDORS PO BOX 1806 BAKERSFIELD,CA93303	46-4459706	501(C)(6)	12,500	FMV	TO HELP THE EVENT ORGANIZER COVER COSTS AND POTENTIALLY INCREASE THE QUALITY AND REACH OF THE CONCERT
(22) AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY 5420 CALIFORNIA AVE BAKERSFIELD,CA93309	13-1788491	501(C)(3)	10,000	FMV	TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WITH CANCER AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH ADVOCACY, RESEARCH, AND PATIENT SUPPORT.
(23) BAKERSFIELD COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC 1801 PANORAMA DR BAKERSFIELD,CA93305	51-0151490	501(C)(3)	19,250	FMV	TO ASSIST IN EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS BY FUNDING SCHOLARSHIPS & ENHANCING COLLEGE FACILITIES.
(24) BAKERSFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION PO BOX 2401 BAKERSFIELD,CA93303	95-3555043	501(C)(3)	10,000	FMV	TO IMPROVE THE CAPACITY OF THE FACILITIES AT BAKERSFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL HAS A DIRECT AND POSITIVE IMPACT NOT ONLY ON THE HEALTHCARE AVAILABLE IN BAKERSFIELD BUT ALSO ON THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR ENTIRE REGION.
(25) C&P PROMOTIONS LLC PO BOX 5010 BAKERSFIELD,CA95205	46-5355517	501(C)(6)	15,000	FMV	TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SPORT, AND STRENGTHENING THE COMMUNITY THAT SURROUNDS IT.
(26) FAIRFIELD-SUISUN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 111 WEBSTER ST FAIRFIELD,CA94534	94-1059185	501(C)(6)	10,000	FMV	TO ASSIST IN PROVIDING NETWORKING AND PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES OF MEMBER BUSINESSES.
(27) GAMEDAY SPORTS ACADEMY 3101 GILMORE AVE STE 100 BAKERSFIELD,CA93308	83-4479668	501(C)(6)	10,000	FMV	TO SUPPORT ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS THAT BENEFIT THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF YOUNG ATHLETES IN OUR COMMUNITY.
(28) KERN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PO BOX 1033 BAKERSFIELD,CA93302	77-0151886	501(C)(6)	10,000	FMV	TO CONNECT EDUCATION INITIATIVES, COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, AND BUSINESS LEADERS ON PROJECTS TO DEVELOP THE LOCAL WORKFORCE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE LOCAL ECONOMY.
(29) MARY GRAHAM CHILDRENS FOUNDATION PO BOX 792 STOCKTON,CA95201	94-3377000	501(C)(3)	10,000	FMV	TO ASSIST IN PROVIDING AGED OUT FOSTER YOUTH WITH COLLEGE OR TRADE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS.
(30) MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING PO BOX 5102 BAKERSFIELD,CA93388	94-2707273	501(C)(3)	10,000	FMV	TO END DRUNK DRIVING, HELP FIGHT DRUGGED DRIVING, SUPPORT THE VICTIMS OF THESE VIOLENT CRIMES, AND PREVENT UNDERAGE DRINKING.
(31) THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF THE SEQUIOAS DBA IMAGINEU PO BOX 688 VISALIA,CA93279	33-1005895	501(C)(3)	10,000	FMV	TO CREATE A LASTING IMPACT ON THE NEXT GENERATION BY FOSTERING CREATIVITY, PROBLEM-SOLVING, AND LEARNING THROUGH PLAY.
(32) TULARE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PO BOX 1435 TULARE,CA93275	94-0936293	501(C)(6)	10,000	FMV	TO ASSIST IN PROVIDING NETWORKING AND PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES OF MEMBER BUSINESSES.
(33) NAMI KERN COUNTY CHAPTER PO BOX 9144 BAKERSFIELD,CA93389	77-0289372	501(C)(3)	8,000	FMV	TO PROVIDE SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY FOR PERSON WITH MENTAL ILLNESS, THEIR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS.
(34) ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF BAKERSFIELD PO BOX 2286 BAKERSFIELD,CA93311	95-3502393	501(C)(3)	7,500	FMV	TO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS THROUGH COMMUNITY PROGRAMS.
(35) FAMILY RESOURCE & REFERRAL CENTER OF SAN JOAQUIN 3127 TRANSWORLD DR STE 100 STOCKTON,CA95206	94-1691503	501(C)(3)	7,500	FMV	TO PROVIDE ADVOCACY, INFORMATION, EDUCATION, NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT, TRAINING, AND CHILDCARE SERVICES.
(36) THE OPEN DOOR NETWORK DBA ALLIANCE AGAINST FAMILY 1921 19TH ST BAKERSFIELD,CA93301	95-3604240	501(C)(3)	7,500	FMV	TO PROVIDE CARE AND ASSISTANCE GIVING HOPE AND RESTORATION TO FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
(37) VISALIA EMERGENCY AID COUNCIL PO BOX 651 VISALIA,CA93279	94-1294955	501(C)(3)	7,500	FMV	TO DIMINISH HUNGER BY MANAGING A FOOD PANTRY AND PROVIDING OTHER SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN OUR COMMUNITY.
(38) VACAVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 411 DAVIS ST STE 101 VACAVILLE,CA95688	94-1111162	501(C)(6)	12,965	FMV	TO ASSIST IN PROVIDING NETWORKING AND PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES OF MEMBER BUSINESSES.
(39) 7TH INNING STRETCH LLC DBA STOCKTON PORTS BASEBALL 404 W FREMONT ST STOCKTON,CA95203	33-0900494	501(C)(6)	6,000	FMV	TO SUPPORT LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND SPORTS.
(40) BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF KERN COUNTY 801 NILES ST PO BIN 5J BAKERSFIELD,CA93385	95-2462246	501(C)(3)	6,000	FMV	TO ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US MOST, TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, CARING, RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS.
(41) FILIPINO AMERICAN NATIONAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY PO BOX 7452 STOCKTON,CA95267	87-4732185	501(C)(3)	6,000	FMV	TO ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US MOST, TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS PRODUCTIVE, CARING, RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS.
(42) KERN COUNTY NETWORK FOR CHILDREN 1300 17TH ST BAKERSFIELD,CA93301	33-0552738	501(C)(3)	6,000	FMV	TO SUPPORT EQUITY-FOCUSED LEADERSHIP, EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS, SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND THE COMMUNITY THROUGH PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY.TO PROMOTE UNDERSTANDING, EDUCATION, ENLIGHTENMENT, APPRECIATION AND ENRICHMENT THROUGH THE IDENTIFICATION, GATHERING, PRESERVATION AND DISSEMINATION OF THE HISTORY AND CULTURE OF FILIPINO AMERICANS IN THE UNITED STATES
(43) COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF KERN 5005 BUSINESS PARK NORTH BAKERSFIELD,CA93309	95-2402760	501(C)(3)	5,819	FMV	TO SERVE THE MOST VULNERABLE POPULATIONS IN THE REGION.
(44) KERN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 5701 TRUXTUN AVE STE 110 BAKERSFIELD,CA93309	77-0555874	501(C)(3)	10,200	FMV	TO SUPPORT HIGHER EDUCATION, AND TO FOSTER THE IMPROVEMENT OF STUDENTS AS THEY PURSUE THEIR DIVERSE AMBITIONS.
(45) BAKERSFIELD CITY BALLET 2810 N CHURCH ST 53748 WILMINGTON,DE19802	77-0335833	501(C)(3)	5,150	FMV	TO SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY INSPIRED AND ENTERTAINED THROUGH THE ART OF BALLET.

Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image

Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image

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Cat. No. 50055P

Schedule I (Form 990) Rev. 1-2025

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Type of grant or assistance	(b) Number of recipients	(c) Amount of cash grant	(d) Amount of noncash assistance	(e) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(f) Description of noncash assistance

(1) SCHOLARSHIPS	3	5,500	FMV
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.

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Schedule J
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Compensation Information

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

VALLEY STRONG CU FKA
KERN SCHOOLS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Employer identification number

95-1652797

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

If any of the boxes on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .....

Yes

Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ....

Yes

Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............

Yes

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........

Yes

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........

If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.

Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:

The organization? ....................

Any related organization? .......................

If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:

The organization? ..................

Any related organization? ......................

If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............

Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................

If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50053T

Schedule J (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Part II

Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.

For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.

(A) Name and Title		(B) Breakdown of W-2, 1099-MISC compensation, and/or 1099-NEC			(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
1NICHOLAS AMBROSINI PRESIDENT/CEO	(i) (ii)	866,525 ------------- 0	579,083 ------------- 0	30,103 ------------- 0	20,700 ------------- 0	63,436 ------------- 0	1,559,847 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
2LINDSAY REYES SVP/CFO	(i) (ii)	375,233 ------------- 0	115,290 ------------- 0	18,068 ------------- 0	19,015 ------------- 0	63,436 ------------- 0	591,042 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
3MICHAEL P DUFFY RETIRED EVP/CHIEF ADVOCACY OFFICER	(i) (ii)	4,465,260 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	20,700 ------------- 0	63,260 ------------- 0	4,549,220 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
4MIRELLA ELIZABETH REZNIC EVP/CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER	(i) (ii)	550,188 ------------- 0	135,130 ------------- 0	273,112 ------------- 0	20,320 ------------- 0	32,257 ------------- 0	1,011,007 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
5STEVEN MATEJKA EVP/CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER	(i) (ii)	640,012 ------------- 0	250,310 ------------- 0	18,173 ------------- 0	20,573 ------------- 0	32,257 ------------- 0	961,325 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
6CHARLES ALLEN SMITH SVP/CHIEF LENDING OFFICER	(i) (ii)	455,357 ------------- 0	70,140 ------------- 0	18,305 ------------- 0	20,077 ------------- 0	20,063 ------------- 0	583,942 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
7ERIN RICKELLE ESTELLE SVP/CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER	(i) (ii)	360,541 ------------- 0	85,130 ------------- 0	93,067 ------------- 0	12,567 ------------- 0	63,436 ------------- 0	614,741 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
8LINDSEY A BALUKOFF STRANGE SVP/CHIEF RETAIL OFFICER	(i) (ii)	355,188 ------------- 0	80,120 ------------- 0	93,113 ------------- 0	9,162 ------------- 0	24 ------------- 0	537,607 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
9STEPHEN C ROACH RETIRED SVP/CHIEF DIGITAL OFFICER	(i) (ii)	525,276 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	20,700 ------------- 0	53,976 ------------- 0	599,952 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
10DEANNA L BLAISE SVP/CHIEF BUSINESS OFFICER	(i) (ii)	324,725 ------------- 0	85,150 ------------- 0	98,172 ------------- 0	12,146 ------------- 0	63,436 ------------- 0	583,629 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
11MARK MANNS SVP/CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES	(i) (ii)	300,506 ------------- 0	70,310 ------------- 0	78,172 ------------- 0	14,636 ------------- 0	32,257 ------------- 0	495,881 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
12NIKI MYRTO KOIMTZOGLOU SVP/CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER	(i) (ii)	281,389 ------------- 0	65,120 ------------- 0	112 ------------- 0	11,177 ------------- 0	73,129 ------------- 0	430,927 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
13NILENDU SAHA SVP/CHIEF TECH OFFICER	(i) (ii)	224,903 ------------- 0	100 ------------- 0	35,097 ------------- 0	11,106 ------------- 0	5,599 ------------- 0	276,805 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
14KEVIN LEE EMPERGER-LANDEL SVP/CHIEF TECH OFFICER	(i) (ii)	127,314 ------------- 0	55,000 ------------- 0	6,409 ------------- 0	10,944 ------------- 0	24,936 ------------- 0	224,603 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
15NORA M STROH RETIRED LEGACY AMBASSADOR	(i) (ii)	1,601,812 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	20,700 ------------- 0	42,107 ------------- 0	1,664,619 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
16STEVEN G LEIGA RETIRED VP OF ACCOUNTING	(i) (ii)	1,565,315 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	20,700 ------------- 0	63,260 ------------- 0	1,649,275 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
17JAMES B HUSSEY VP OF WEALTH MANAGEMENT	(i) (ii)	207,672 ------------- 0	230,228 ------------- 0	69 ------------- 0	19,617 ------------- 0	63,436 ------------- 0	521,022 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
18BRIAN GRANT REYNOLDS VP OF REAL ESTATE LENDING	(i) (ii)	374,663 ------------- 0	14,130 ------------- 0	18,172 ------------- 0	18,112 ------------- 0	511 ------------- 0	425,588 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
19KEVIN MICHAEL LANGE VP OF FINANCE AND CAPITAL MARKETS	(i) (ii)	227,984 ------------- 0	25,130 ------------- 0	82,541 ------------- 0	14,103 ------------- 0	63,436 ------------- 0	413,194 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
20JOSHUA ALLEN FETTING VP OF CONSUMER LENDING	(i) (ii)	277,093 ------------- 0	17,120 ------------- 0	18,067 ------------- 0	16,637 ------------- 0	38,323 ------------- 0	367,240 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
21CHRISTOPHER C TRIVERS VP SALESFORCE ENTERPRISE	(i) (ii)	260,278 ------------- 0	25,110 ------------- 0	322 ------------- 0	17,107 ------------- 0	63,436 ------------- 0	366,253 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
22RICHARD NEAL SAZAMA VP OF FACILITIES AND CAPITAL PROJECT	(i) (ii)	222,355 ------------- 0	34,844 ------------- 0	18,075 ------------- 0	9,780 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	285,054 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
23SHIRA B SPECTOR VP OF BUSINESS STRATEGY & INSIGHT	(i) (ii)	241,188 ------------- 0	30,120 ------------- 0	172 ------------- 0	16,185 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	287,665 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
24CHEI WHITMORE MARKET PRESIDENT	(i) (ii)	240,063 ------------- 0	12,390 ------------- 0	12,173 ------------- 0	12,016 ------------- 0	63,436 ------------- 0	340,078 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
25KATHLEEN JULIA KELLY MARKET PRESIDENT	(i) (ii)	216,956 ------------- 0	30,130 ------------- 0	12,305 ------------- 0	13,025 ------------- 0	38,323 ------------- 0	310,739 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
26BRIDGET LYNN JOHNSON MARKET PRESIDENT	(i) (ii)	211,962 ------------- 0	12,190 ------------- 0	12,069 ------------- 0	12,733 ------------- 0	50,420 ------------- 0	299,374 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
27KYLE DUEY DIRECTOR OF CONSUMER LENDING SALES A	(i) (ii)	229,768 ------------- 0	5,000 ------------- 0	119 ------------- 0	3,111 ------------- 0	8,720 ------------- 0	246,718 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
28STACY PHELPS VP OF ACCOUNTING	(i) (ii)	200,241 ------------- 0	25,190 ------------- 0	69 ------------- 0	13,512 ------------- 0	399 ------------- 0	239,411 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
29VANESSA L HUDSON DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS LENDI	(i) (ii)	186,318 ------------- 0	30,150 ------------- 0	69 ------------- 0	8,858 ------------- 0	63,436 ------------- 0	288,831 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
30CHRISTINA ANN TRAYERS VP OF PRODUCT AND DIGITAL SOLUTIONS	(i) (ii)	193,946 ------------- 0	100 ------------- 0	39 ------------- 0	9,525 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	203,610 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
31CHRISTOPHER J MCGOWN DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES	(i) (ii)	163,063 ------------- 0	6,200 ------------- 0	18,042 ------------- 0	9,762 ------------- 0	21,536 ------------- 0	218,603 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
32NISHANT JAIN VP OF ENGINEERING	(i) (ii)	162,924 ------------- 0	20,000 ------------- 0	76 ------------- 0	6,520 ------------- 0	37,859 ------------- 0	227,379 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
33MARICRUZ RAINEY DIRECTOR OF COMPLIANCE	(i) (ii)	169,362 ------------- 0	12,120 ------------- 0	199 ------------- 0	10,163 ------------- 0	21,233 ------------- 0	213,077 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
34SUSAN MAYS HEAD OF RETAIL OPERATIONS	(i) (ii)	164,716 ------------- 0	15,310 ------------- 0	495 ------------- 0	9,917 ------------- 0	17,185 ------------- 0	207,623 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
35FRANK XIAODONG FENG LICENSED FINANCIAL ADVISOR	(i) (ii)	44,120 ------------- 0	960,791 ------------- 0	199 ------------- 0	9,189 ------------- 0	399 ------------- 0	1,014,698 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
36EDWARD KEELIN JR IT GOVERNANCE MANAGER	(i) (ii)	296,738 ------------- 0	2,000 ------------- 0	1,541 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	6,332 ------------- 0	306,611 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
37RICHARD RAMOS LICENSED FINANCIAL ADVISOR	(i) (ii)	44,213 ------------- 0	223,104 ------------- 0	106 ------------- 0	9,304 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	276,727 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
38ERIC STEINBACK SENIOR BUSINESS BANKING OF	(i) (ii)	110,570 ------------- 0	60,130 ------------- 0	59,386 ------------- 0	9,629 ------------- 0	13,096 ------------- 0	252,811 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
39MARIA L TRANCOSO SENIOR BUSINESS BANKING OFFICER	(i) (ii)	171,582 ------------- 0	45,619 ------------- 0	9,069 ------------- 0	10,257 ------------- 0	399 ------------- 0	236,926 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0

Schedule J (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Part III

Supplemental Information

Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.

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PART I, LINES 4A-B	THE CREDIT UNION HAS ENTERED INTO SPLIT DOLLAR INSURANCE AGREEMENTS WHICH IS A COLLATERAL ASSIGNMENT ARRANGEMENT BETWEEN THE CREDIT UNION AND KEY EMPLOYEES. THE AGREEMENT INVOLVES A METHOD OF PAYING FOR INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR THE EXECUTIVES BY SPLITTING THE ELEMENTS OF A LIFE INSURANCE POLICY. UNDER THE AGREEMENT, THE EXECUTIVES ARE THE OWNER OF THE POLICIES AND MAKE A COLLATERAL ASSIGNMENT TO THE CREDIT UNION IN RETURN FOR A LOAN EQUAL TO THE AMOUNT OF PREMIUMS TO BE PAID ON BEHALF OF THE EXECUTIVES PLUS ACCRUED INTEREST AT A SPECIFIC RATE. AT THE TIME OF DEATH, THE CREDIT UNION WILL BE PAID THE LOAN AMOUNT PLUS ACCRUED INTEREST AND THE BALANCE OF THE INSURANCE BENEFITS WILL BE PAID TO THE EXECUTIVES DESIGNATED BENEFICIARIES. THE LOAN BALANCE, WHICH IS BASED ON THE CASH SURRENDER VALUE OF THE LOAN NOTE AND THE VALUE OF THE DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS, UNDER THIS AGREEMENT APPROXIMATED $30,439,000 AND $30,044,000 AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023, RESPECTIVELY. THE CREDIT UNION MAINTAINS NON-QUALIFIED PENSION PLANS FOR A SELECT GROUP OF MANAGEMENT. PARTICIPANTS ARE ELIGIBLE BASED ON APPROVAL BY THE CREDIT UNION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. UNDER THIS PLAN, PARTICIPANTS DEFER A PORTION OF THEIR COMPENSATION. THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION ACCOUNTS ARE SHOWN AS BOTH ASSETS AND LIABILITIES ON THE CREDIT UNION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND ARE AVAILABLE TO CREDITORS IN THE EVENT OF THE CREDIT UNION'S LIQUIDATION. THE BALANCE OF THE PLAN APPROXIMATED $2,293,514 AND $2,155,492 AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023, RESPECTIVELY. DURING 2024, THE FOLLOWING EMPLOYEES RECEIVED A SEVERANCE PAYMENT: MICHAEL DUFFY STEPHEN ROACH NORA STROH STEVEN LEIGA KYLE DUEY EDWARD KEELIN

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PART I, LINES 4A-B

THE CREDIT UNION HAS ENTERED INTO SPLIT DOLLAR INSURANCE AGREEMENTS WHICH IS A COLLATERAL ASSIGNMENT ARRANGEMENT BETWEEN THE CREDIT UNION AND KEY EMPLOYEES. THE AGREEMENT INVOLVES A METHOD OF PAYING FOR INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR THE EXECUTIVES BY SPLITTING THE ELEMENTS OF A LIFE INSURANCE POLICY. UNDER THE AGREEMENT, THE EXECUTIVES ARE THE OWNER OF THE POLICIES AND MAKE A COLLATERAL ASSIGNMENT TO THE CREDIT UNION IN RETURN FOR A LOAN EQUAL TO THE AMOUNT OF PREMIUMS TO BE PAID ON BEHALF OF THE EXECUTIVES PLUS ACCRUED INTEREST AT A SPECIFIC RATE. AT THE TIME OF DEATH, THE CREDIT UNION WILL BE PAID THE LOAN AMOUNT PLUS ACCRUED INTEREST AND THE BALANCE OF THE INSURANCE BENEFITS WILL BE PAID TO THE EXECUTIVES DESIGNATED BENEFICIARIES. THE LOAN BALANCE, WHICH IS BASED ON THE CASH SURRENDER VALUE OF THE LOAN NOTE AND THE VALUE OF THE DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS, UNDER THIS AGREEMENT APPROXIMATED $30,439,000 AND $30,044,000 AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023, RESPECTIVELY. THE CREDIT UNION MAINTAINS NON-QUALIFIED PENSION PLANS FOR A SELECT GROUP OF MANAGEMENT. PARTICIPANTS ARE ELIGIBLE BASED ON APPROVAL BY THE CREDIT UNION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. UNDER THIS PLAN, PARTICIPANTS DEFER A PORTION OF THEIR COMPENSATION. THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION ACCOUNTS ARE SHOWN AS BOTH ASSETS AND LIABILITIES ON THE CREDIT UNION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND ARE AVAILABLE TO CREDITORS IN THE EVENT OF THE CREDIT UNION'S LIQUIDATION. THE BALANCE OF THE PLAN APPROXIMATED $2,293,514 AND $2,155,492 AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023, RESPECTIVELY. DURING 2024, THE FOLLOWING EMPLOYEES RECEIVED A SEVERANCE PAYMENT: MICHAEL DUFFY STEPHEN ROACH NORA STROH STEVEN LEIGA KYLE DUEY EDWARD KEELIN

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Schedule L
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Transactions with Interested Persons

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

VALLEY STRONG CU FKA
KERN SCHOOLS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Employer identification number

95-1652797

Part I

Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and section 501(c)(29) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.

1(a) Name of disqualified person	(c) Description of transaction	(d) Corrected?
1(a) Name of disqualified person	(c) Description of transaction	Yes	No

Enter the amount of tax incurred by the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... $

Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ........ $

Part II

Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship with organization	(c) Purpose of loan	(d) Loan to or from the organization?		(e) Original principal amount	(f) Balance due	(g) In default?		(h) Approved by board or committee?		(i) Written agreement?
(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship with organization	(c) Purpose of loan	To	From	(e) Original principal amount	(f) Balance due	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
(1) NICHOLAS AMBROSINI	OFFICER	FUND PURCHASE OF CASH VALUE LIFE INSURANCE POLICY		X	9,900,000	10,333,764		No	Yes		Yes
(2) NICHOLAS AMBROSINI	OFFICER	FUND PURCHASE OF CASH VALUE LIFE INSURANCE POLICY		X	7,500,000	7,964,571		No	Yes		Yes
(3) STEVEN MATEJKA	OFFICER	FUND PURCHASE OF CASH VALUE LIFE INSURANCE POLICY		X	9,150,000	9,550,903		No	Yes		Yes
(4) JAMES HUSSEY	KEY EMPLOYEE	AUTO		X	77,530	13,854		No	Yes		Yes
(5) BRIDGET JOHNSON	KEY EMPLOYEE	PERSONAL		X	10,000	5,059		No	Yes		Yes
(6) JOSHUA FETTING	KEY EMPLOYEE	MORTGAGE LOAN		X	647,200	616,249		No	Yes		Yes
(7) BRIAN REYNOLDS	KEY EMPLOYEE	MORTGAGE LOAN		X	810,000	765,545		No	Yes		Yes
(8) BRIAN REYNOLDS	KEY EMPLOYEE	DEALER NEW CARS, TRUCKS, SUV'S		X	19,085	11,249		No	Yes		Yes
(9) JAMES HUSSEY	KEY EMPLOYEE	DEALER NEW CARS, TRUCKS, SUV'S		X	12,809	2,255		No	Yes		Yes
(10) JAMES HUSSEY	KEY EMPLOYEE	UNSECURED/FIXED		X	10,000	6,847		No	Yes		Yes
(11) JAMES HUSSEY	KEY EMPLOYEE	MORTGAGE LOAN		X	485,000	435,151		No	Yes		Yes
(12) JAMES HUSSEY	KEY EMPLOYEE	DEALER NEW CARS, TRUCKS, SUV'S		X	74,099	64,500		No	Yes		Yes
(13) BRIAN REYNOLDS	KEY EMPLOYEE	DEALER NEW CARS, TRUCKS, SUV'S		X	15,015	15,015		No	Yes		Yes
(14) ERIC STEINBACK	HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOYEE	SOLAR LOAN		X	78,840	69,507		No	Yes		Yes
(15) JOSHUA FETTING	KEY EMPLOYEE	SOLAR LOAN		X	43,500	40,550		No	Yes		Yes
(16) MARIA TRANCOSO	HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOYEE	POWERHOUSE LAON		X	150,000	139,403		No	Yes		Yes
(17) MARIA TRANCOSO	HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOYEE	MORTGAGE LOAN		X	300,000	299,517		No	Yes		Yes
Total ............... $						30,333,939

Part III

Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship between interested person and the organization	(c) Amount of assistance	(d) Type of assistance	(e) Purpose of assistance

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 50056A

Schedule L (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Part IV

Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.

(a) Name of interested person	(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	(e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
(a) Name of interested person	(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	Yes	No

Part V

Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

VALLEY STRONG CU FKA
KERN SCHOOLS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Employer identification number

95-1652797

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FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6	VALLEY STRONG CREDIT UNION IS A COOPERATIVE FINANCIAL INSTITUTION THAT IS OWNED AND CONTROLLED BY ITS MEMBERS, AND OPERATED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING THRIFT AND SAVINGS TO ITS MEMBERS. VALLEY STRONG CREDIT UNION DOES NOT HAVE STOCKHOLDERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A	THE GOVERNING BOARD OF VALLEY STRONG CREDIT UNION IS COMPRISED OF VOLUNTEER MEMBERS WHO ARE DIRECTLY ELECTED BY ITS MEMBERS. EACH MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BOARD SERVES FOR A PERIOD AS PRESCRIBED BY ITS BY-LAWS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B	AT THE END OF EACH TERM OF THE BOARD MEMBERS, ELECTIONS ARE HELD AND BOARD MEMBERS ARE VOTED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE CREDIT UNION PURSUANT TO ITS BY-LAWS. MEMBER VOTES ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO RATIFY DECISIONS DEALING WITH REORGANIZATIONS AS IN THE CASE OF MERGER OR DISSOLUTION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B	THE 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD DURING ONE OF ITS BOARD MEETINGS. THE APPROVAL FOR FILING IS THEN DOCUMENTED IN THE BOARD MINUTES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	EMPLOYEES, BOARD AND VOLUNTEERS ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT KNOWN CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. EMPLOYEES SIGN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AT THE TIME OF HIRE AND ANNUALLY EACH YEAR.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15	THE BOARD CONDUCTS AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SESSION TO DETERMINE SALARY OF THE PRESIDENT/CEO. VALLEY STRONG CREDIT UNION ALSO HAS A COMPENSATION SYSTEM THAT COMPARES SALARIES BASED ON OTHER CREDIT UNIONS, THEIR ASSET SIZE AND GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION. VALLEY STRONG CREDIT UNION USES RANGES FOR ALL OF THEIR POSITIONS. EACH POSITION IS THEN CAREFULLY REVIEWED. FORM 990 PART VI SECTION B LINE 15B: THE CEO AND ESC EVALUATES EACH SENIOR EXECUTIVE POSITION IN ACCORDANCE WITH VALLEY STRONG CREDIT UNION'S COMPENSATION GUIDELINES, THE COMPENSATION SYSTEM AND BASED ON THEIR OVERALL PERFORMANCE AS ASSESSED DURING THE FORMAL EVALUATION PROCESS WHICH IS CONDUCTED ANNUALLY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19	VALLEY STRONG CREDIT UNION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AVAILABLE TO ITS MEMBERS UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:	THE ORGANIZATION HAS NOT CHANGED EITHER ITS OVERSIGHT PROCESS OR SELECTION PROCESS DURING THE TAX YEAR.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
Attach to Form 990.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

VALLEY STRONG CU FKA
KERN SCHOOLS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Employer identification number

95-1652797

Part I

Identification of Disregarded Entities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.

(a) Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Total income	(e) End-of-year assets	(f) Direct controlling entity
(1) VALLEY STRONG VENTURES LLC FKA KERN SCHOOLS FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC 11500 BOLTHOUSE DRIVE BAKERSFIELD,CA93311 06-1675166	INSURANCE	CA	1,142,642	18,128,916	VALLEY STRONG CREDIT UNION

Part II

Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	(g) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	Yes	No

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50135Y

Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Part III

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Disproprtionate allocations?		(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(j) General or managing partner?		(k) Percentage ownership
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No	(k) Percentage ownership

Part IV

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Percentage ownership	(i) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Percentage ownership	Yes	No

Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Part V

Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.

Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.

Yes

1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?

a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................

b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................

c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................

d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................

e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................

f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................

g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................

h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................

i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................

j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................

k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................

l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................

m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................

n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................

o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................

p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................

q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................

r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................

s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................

If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.

(a) Name of related organization	(b) Transaction type (a-s)	(c) Amount involved	(d) Method of determining amount involved

Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Part VI

Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.

Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(e) Are all partners section 501(c)(3) organizations?		(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Disproprtionate allocations?		(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(j) General or managing partner?		(k) Percentage ownership
(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	Yes	No	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No	(k) Percentage ownership

Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Part VII

Supplemental Information

Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R. See instructions.

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Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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