What is CULAC?

The Credit Union Legislative Action Council (CULAC) is the federal PAC for the Credit Union National Association (CUNA). CULAC’s purpose, as defined in its Articles of Association, is to “provide the opportunity for individuals interested in the future of the credit union movement to contribute to the support of worthy candidates for federal office who believe, and have demonstrated their belief, in the principles to which the industry is dedicated.”

CULAC accomplishes its mission by contributing to and supporting federal candidates and committees that support the Credit Union Movement. For the 2003-2004 election cycle, CULAC contributed over $2 million to credit union-friendly candidates, ranking it the 11th largest PAC in the United States and the 7th largest among trade associations candidates, according to the FEC. During that same cycle, credit union members made over 40,000 individual contributions totaling nearly $3.5 million to CULAC.

Individuals who are associated with CUNA’s member credit union leagues and with credit unions who have signed permission agreements with their leagues are eligible to participate in CULAC. All contributions to CULAC are strictly voluntary and are not tax deductible for federal income tax purposes. For more information about CULAC, contact your league, or Trey Hawkins, at CUNA.

• 2005 - 2006 CULAC Goals [EXCEL]
  [Trustee access only]
• 2004 CULAC Goals/Total Receipts [EXCEL]
  [Trustee access only]

State League Resources

• Contribution Transmittal Form
• Affiliate Federal PAC Contribution Disclosure Form
• Contributor Disclosure Form
• Contributor Disclosure Spreadsheet
• Matching Gift Program
• Permission Agreements

Trustee Resources

• 2005 CULAC Trustees
• 2005 CULAC Executive Committee
• 2005 CULAC Trustees Information
  [Trustee access only]

If you have any questions regarding CULAC please contact either Trey Hawkins, or Bruce Harvie.

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