ESL Federal Credit Union

ESL Federal Credit Union started from humble beginnings nearly a century ago. ESL Federal Credit Union was chartered in 1920 as Eastman Savings and Loan Association by George Eastman, who was the founder of Eastman Kodak Company. When ESL opened, the goal at that time was to provide ESL employees with a financial institution that served their financial needs—especially by providing mortgages. In 1996, Eastman Savings and Loan changed their charter from a U.S bank to a federal credit union and thus becoming ESL Federal Credit Union. It is the largest locally-owned financial institution in the Greater Rochester area and the largest credit union in New York State. ESL is in the top 1% of national credit unions ranked by assets. ESL has grown significantly and today is an independent, full-service, rock-solid organization with $5 billion in assets, 325,000 members worldwide, and more than 680 employees committed to providing a superior banking experience to both individuals and businesses. The company has also appeared on the “Great Place to Work: Best Small and Medium Workplaces” for four years (2010, 2011, 2013, and 2014). Simply put, ESL Federal Credit Union is proud to be one of the largest, most successful, and most progressive credit unions in the country.