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2015

ANNUAL

REPORT

Our Purpose

To fulfill dreams and enrich the lives of others.

Past. Present . Future.

Being part of a community where excellence is a way of life, we often find ourselves humbled by the brilliance and historical significance that has defined our community. On April 17, 2015 we commemorated an important day for MIT Federal Credit Union: 75 years of service to our members and the MIT community.

past

Have you ever wondered why we were created and how far we have come in 75 years? When Frank

Conant (Member # 1 ) and eleven like-minded people in the MIT community got together to establish the MIT Employees Federal Credit Union in the basement of Building 3 in 1940, they thought it was a good idea to offer savings, loans and thrift to people they worked with. Back in 1949, a member could have up to $2,000 in savings and up to $200 in loans. A few years later our Lincoln Laboratory branch opened in Building A, coincidentally also in a basement office. In 1964, our MIT Campus branch moved to Building E19, where we stayed until moving to Technology Square in 2007. Throughout the

1990s and 2000s, we expanded our products and services to truly become a full service credit union.

Additional highlights included our first mortgage program, the creation of the mitfcu.org website, and electronic services like online banking and bill pay.

present

This year, we celebrated the important milestone of our 75th Anniversary at our Annual Business

Meeting and dinner reception for members and volunteers, held at the MIT Media Lab. Throughout the year, we invited members to share their most memorable MIT FCU moments. Members recounted how the Credit Union made a difference in their lives by making the challenges we all face less difficult. We have shared some of these stories in the pages throughout this report.

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1960’s Today

As we continue to improve our products and services in order to continue fulfilling dreams and enriching lives, everything we focus on reflects our commitment to being the most secure, accessible, and convenient option for you, our members. In 2015, we introduced a new website design that presents user-friendly information for every screen size and device. And now our credit cards include the security of an EMV chip and can be used with Apple Pay™.

future

As we look toward 2016, we look to make significant enhancements to how we serve you in person and online, by redesigning and updating our branch centers and ATM technology and deploying a state of the art account opening and consumer loan system for our mobile and web channels. These changes will make your experience second to none, and one that is worthy of the MIT community.

Keep an eye out for these as 2016 evolves.

We hold very close to our heart the stories and memories of how and why MIT Federal Credit Union was founded. From very humble beginnings, we looked to provide savings and thrift to those in need. Today, we continue these traditions by giving you better financial solutions and helping you make better financial choices throughout your life.

Thank you for being one of our 34,000 owners. It is our pleasure and honor to serve you.

Respectfully submitted,

John McDonald, Chairman of MIT FCU’s Board of Directors, and Brian Ducharme, President/CEO of MIT FCU.

John M. McDonald - Chairman

Brian W. Ducharme - President/CEO

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MIT Federal Credit Union Leadership

Board of Directors From left to right:

John M. McDonald

Chairman

David E. Markuson

Vice Chairman

Maureen A. McCaffrey

Secretary

Robert M. Dankese

Treasurer

Richard B. Flanagan

Director

Mai Luo

Director

Clinton Blackburn

Director

Sheelah Britt

Director Emeritus

Richard R. Fenner

Director Emeritus

Executive Management From left to right:

Brian W. Ducharme

President/Chief Executive Officer

Nancy J. Fales

Senior Vice President, Lending and Operations

Cynthia M. Hudson

Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

Kim Mandola

Senior Vice President, Member Services

Kimberly A. Shooter

Vice President, Corporate Initiatives

Kathryn V. Carty

Vice President, Information Technology

Scott M. Hanna

Vice President, Marketing

“I could really tell MIT FCU did all in its power to make sure I got the compensation I needed. I trust MIT FCU completely in handling any issues that may arise.”

Supervisory Report

The Supervisory Committee continues to perform its charter to ensure that the financial reporting requirements are properly completed and the credit union has effective procedures to safeguard members’ assets. The committee meets regularly to review the financial and internal control audits as well as other operational topics of interest. We are assisted in our efforts by outside firms that provide audit support of the credit union’s finances, policies, and procedures.

Internal audits continued to receive significant attention during 2015. Wolf & Company, P.C. performed six planned internal audits during the year to test credit union procedures and controls in various areas including funds availability and insider lending and overdrafts and lending compliance. They also assessed compliance with the Secure and Fair Enforcement Act

(SAFE) and the Truth in Savings Act (TISA). Focus on information technology continued this year due to increasing occurrences of company security breaches.

The committee reviewed the findings and management’s responses, and actively worked with Wolf & Company,

P.C. and MIT FCU management on the suggested areas for improving procedures, security, and controls.

2015 marked the third year of a 3-year contract with the audit firm, Nearman, Maynard and Vallez. The audit firm was engaged to perform our financial statements audit, which also included a review of internal controls. The committee met with the audit manager to review the scope, methods, and findings of their audit work. We were pleased to note that Nearman, Maynard and Vallez have concluded that the financial statements, in all material respects, fairly presented the financial position of MIT FCU as of December 31, 2015.

The Supervisory Committee is charged to investigate and respond to unresolved member complaints against credit union management, as well as whistleblower allegations.

All complaints and inquiries have been adequately investigated and resolved. MIT FCU is committed to the highest standards of ethical, moral, and legal business conduct.

To support this commitment, each employee, manager, officer, and volunteer must submit a Conflict of Interest and Code of Ethics affirmation each year. The Supervisory

Committee successfully completed this review and found no conflicts to report.

The committee had one membership change in the past year. Theresa Howell was elected as an Associate member to the Supervisory Committee.

We look forward to serving the MIT FCU community in

2016.

Stephen W. Boyer - Chairman, Supervisory Committee

Supervisory Committee Members

Stephen W. Boyer

Chairman

Karon S. McCollin

Secretary

Jordan B. Lewis

Committee Member

Theresa Howell

Associate Committee Member

J. Kendall Nowocin

Associate Committee Member

Richard B. Flanagan

Board of Directors Representative

“Most recently, you’ve provided a loan with great terms to help me responsibly pay off credit card debt. Thanks so much for being there with me through the years.”

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Treasurer’s Report

Your Board of Directors is pleased to report that the financial results of 2015 showed a year of change and growth for MIT Federal Credit Union.

The key financial points that demonstrate those changes include:

Total Assets $458,059,690

Net Loans $378,083,054

Net Income $2,606,007

Total Membership 33,093

The financial strength of MIT Federal Credit Union allows us to achieve goals. Thank you to the members, volunteers, and employees of MIT FCU - the achievements of

2015 were made possible through their support.

Respectfully submitted,

Robert M. Dankese - Treasurer, Board of Directors

Key Financial Data

TOTAL ASSETS

350

300

250

200

500

450

400

150

0

2013 2014 2015

25

20

35

30

15

10

5

0

40

TOTAL

RETAINED EARNINGS

2013 2014 2015

MEMBERS

25

20

15

10

5

0

40

35

30

2013 2014 2015

2015 Financials

Statement of Financial Condition

ASSETS

Cash & Cash Equivalents

Loans, Net

Investment Securities

All Other Assets

Total Assets

2015

$ 12,516,890

378,083,054

50,684,401

16,775,345

$ 458,059,690

LIABILITIES

Member Shares & Deposits

Accounts Payable & Other Liabilities

Total Liabilities

$ 419,560,508

3,475,778

$ 423,036,286

2014

$ 7,150,946

316,496,797

84,043,235

18,346,022

$ 426,037,000

2013

$ 16,647,911

284,288,558

77,766,519

15,767,606

$ 394,470,594

$ 390,557,170

3,244,563

$ 393,801,733

$ 363,411,182

2,806,788

$ 366,217,970

RETAINED EARNINGS

Regular & Undivided Earnings

Unrealized Gain (Loss)

on Investments

Total Retained Earnings

$ 35,714,001

(690,597)

$ 33,107,994

(872,727)

TOTAL LIABILITIES & RETAINED EARNINGS

$ 458,059,690 $ 426,037,000

$ 30,473,260

(2,220,636)

$ 35,023,404 $ 32,235,267 $ 28,252,624

$ 394,470,594

Statement of Income & Expense

INCOME

Interest on Loans & Investments

Fees & Other Income

Total Income

2015

$ 15,410,137

2,938,462

$ 18,348,599

EXPENSES

Operating Expenses

Dividend Expenses

Interest on Borrowings

Total Expenses

NET INCOME

$ 14,456,929

1,271,177

14,486

$ 15,742,592

$ 2,606,007

2014

$ 14,279,503

3,109,656

$ 17,389,159

$ 13,461,129

1,293,297

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$ 14,754,426

$ 2,634,733

2013

$ 13,111,920

3,079,020

$ 16,190,940

$ 11,974,396

1,347,127

4,732

$ 13,326,255

$ 2,864,685

Please note: These scheduled reflect audited financial statements.

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A quick glance at our 75th

Anniversary Celebration

Brian Ducharme with the People Helping People Award winner, Barbara Johnson.

MIT FCU contact center and lending department representatives celebrating our 75th anniversary.

It’s great to know that MIT FCU, in true MIT spirit , is looking out for the interests of our community.

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Chester Kurys, former MIT FCU Board Member. MIT FCU’s 75th anniversary ice sculpture.

Call: 617-253-2845 | Click: mitfcu.org | Visit: Cambridge: 700 Tech. Sq. (NE48)

84 Mass. Ave. (W20-116)

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