We're here for you now, and for what's next.®
Northwest Federal Credit Union is a full-service financial institution ranking among the largest credit unions in Virginia and in the top 60 credit unions in the nation. Established in 1947 and headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, the Northwest Why statement is: "Together we serve and inspire to transform lives."
The Credit Union currently serves more than 279,000 members and has assets in excess of $4 billion.
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Community Impact
At Northwest Federal, we strive to provide much more than great service. We're dedicated to transforming the lives of our members and our communities. This strong dedication to serve and inspire others is achieved in part through our four paths of community outreach.
Saving and Protecting Animals and Wildlife
Northwest Federal supports the following organizations through events, sponsorships and donations.
- Humane Society of Calvert County
- Forsyth Humane Society
- Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy
- Friends of Homeless Animals
- Animal Welfare League of Arlington
Serving and Inspiring Youth and Those with Special Needs
Northwest Federal supports the following organizations through events, sponsorships and donations.
- NWFCU Foundation
- Children’s Science Center
- Autism Society of Greater Orlando
- Special Olympics VA
- Sprout Therapeutic Riding and Education Center
- Women Veterans Interactive
- Veterans Moving Forwards
Protecting our Environment and Supporting the Arts
Northwest Federal supports the following organizations through events, sponsorships and donations.
- Appalachian Trail Conservancy
- Audubon Society of Northern Virginia
- Friends of Runnymede Park
- Arts Herndon
- Herndon Environmental Network
- League of Reston Artists
- Literacy Coalition (of Florida, Illinois and Wisconsin)
- Potomac Appalachian Trial Club (PATC)
- NextStop Theatre
- Potomac Conservancy
- EcoAction Arlington
Fighting Hunger and Supporting Wellness
Northwest Federal supports the following organizations through events, sponsorships and donations.
- Cornerstones
- LINK, Inc.
- Step Sisters
- Western Fairfax Christian Ministries