3 September Application to organize submitted. 

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) granted the 13 founders of UNFCU (all staff members of the UN) approval via a formal Organizational Certificate for permission to operate as a federal credit union. 

22 October Charter approved. Initially serves 54 members. 

UNFCU opens office on 6th floor of the Secretariat Building, New York. 

Hires first paid employee. 

Charter revision to extend membership to professional staff outside New York. 

Office moves to DC 1 Building, New York. 

Locally-recruited staff permitted to join UNFCU.