Charitable Giving

FMFCU Foundation Supports CityTeam Chester’s “Backpacks for Success” Program with Collected School Supplies
Chester, PA – August 22, 2023: FMFCU Foundation is proud to announce its successful collaboration with CityTeam Chester in their initiative, “Backpacks for Success.” The program, aimed at providing backpacks and essential school supplies to children in need, received a significant boost through the generous contributions of school supplies collected […]

2023 Community Nonprofit Grant Recipients Announced
FMFCU Foundation is pleased to announce the selection of seven remarkable nonprofit organizations as recipients of the 2023 Nonprofit Community Grant, totaling $7,000. These grants are intended to support initiatives that bring about measurable and sustainable improvements in the communities served by the Foundation. Each of the seven grantees will […]

FMFCU Foundation Donates over $16,000 to Food Banks across the Region
Chadds Ford, PA – FMFCU Foundation’s Food Insecurity Fund raises money annually to donate to local organizations fighting food insecurity. The goal of the Food Insecurity Fund is to help food banks improve food access for our neighbors, continuing to raise and distribute funds to local food banks. FMFCU […]

Fourth Annual Golf Classic Raises Funds for Food Insecurity
FMFCU Foundation hosted its Fourth Annual Golf Classic on the fairways at Radley Run Country Club on a gorgeous day in June. With 50 sponsoring companies and individuals and over 100 golfers, FMFCU Foundation was able to raise significant funds for food insecurity, educational, scholarship and charitable programs. The event […]

FMFCU Foundation Awards over $50,000 at Annual Celebration
FMFCU Foundation honored those who make an extraordinary impact in our community on Thursday evening, April 27 at the 2023 FMFCU Foundation Celebration. Each year at this event, FMFCU Foundation awards more than $50,000 and 300 trophies, plaques, and certificates to deserving students, teachers, schools, and community advocates. Over 400 […]

FMFCU FOUNDATION GRANT OPPORTUNITY FOR COMMUNITY NONPROFITS
Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union Foundation is now accepting Community Grant Applications for projects to strengthen nonprofits and enhance programs in our community. Each grant will fund up to $1,000 for a specific project or program needed to make the community a better place. Grants may be used toward the […]

FMFCU Foundation Continues the Fight Against Food Insecurity
Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union Foundation presented a $2,500 donation to Kennett Area Community Service on the occasion of the ribbon cutting of Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union’s newest branch in Kennett Square. Kennett Area Community Service’s mission is “Connecting our Neighbors in need with Food, Shelter and a Path […]

DELCO FOOD DRIVE SUCCESS
This March, FMFCU partnered with Share Food Program for their first ever Delaware County Food Drive. In a month-long campaign, FMFCU employees, credit union members, and accompanying community members had the opportunity to drop off shelf-stable items through donation boxes located in each of FMFCU’s Delco branches. After filling up […]

TWELVE LOCAL EDUCATORS AWARDED FMFCU FOUNDATION TEACHER MINI GRANTS
Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union Foundation announces the award of twelve mini-grants totaling over $5,500 in largest funding to date. The grant application was open to kindergarten through twelfth grade teachers to help fund innovative student-oriented educational experiences that might not otherwise be funded. The 2022-2023 Teacher Mini Grants are […]

FMFCU Foundation Donates Toys to Nemours Hospital for Children
Chadds Ford, PA (December, 2022) – This holiday season FMFCU Foundation set out to collect toys for Nemours Hospital for Children in Wilmington, DE. In a campaign that ran just over two weeks, Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union (FMFCU) employees and members donated 12 full boxes of toys through collections […]