Awards & Recognition

Nominate an Outstanding Educator for the Delaware Valley Excellence in Teaching Award!
Do you know an educator who goes above and beyond to inspire and empower their students? Now’s your chance to recognize their incredible impact! FMFCU Foundation, in partnership with Delaware County Intermediate Unit, is now accepting nominations for the Delaware Valley Excellence in Teaching Award. This award recognizes and celebrates […]

Calling Educators: Get Funding for Classroom Resources
FMFCU Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 Classroom Mini Grant Program. With the FMFCU Foundation Classroom Mini Grant, you can bring essential resources to your classroom. Apply today for funding to support innovative projects, a new classroom initiative or much-needed supplies that will enhance your students’ learning experience. […]

FMFCU Foundation Scholarship Applications Now Open
FMFCU Foundation is proud to offer three essay-based scholarship opportunities for high school seniors continuing their education. Each scholarship awards $4,000 to support students in their academic journey. John D. Unangst Memorial Scholarship Named in honor of Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union’s first and long-tenured President/CEO, this scholarship celebrates […]

FMFCU Foundation Donates $5,000 to Support Delco Literacy
Photo Caption: From L to R: Danielle Griffin, FMFCU Foundation, Tutor Coordinator & Data Quality Specialist Karen Hamilton, Executive Director Colleen Duran, Rick Durante, FMFCU Foundation, Instructor Nancy Travers, Enrollment Specialist/Operations Assistant Jenny LaPorte. Chadds Ford, PA — August 22, 2025 — FMFCU Foundation has awarded a $5,000 grant […]

Back to School with FMFCU
As the 2025-2026 school year approaches, FMFCU is proud to support students and educators. This year, we volunteered, we donated funds and we collected supplies to help ensure local kids and classrooms have what they need to succeed! FMFCU employees and members donated supplies at all of our Delaware […]

2025 DELAWARE VALLEY EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED
Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Delaware Valley Excellence in Teaching Award, recognizing outstanding educators who have made a significant impact on students and their communities. These exceptional teachers were selected from hundreds of nominations and will be honored at the […]

THIRD ROUND OF DELCO HI-Q IN FULL SWING
[Caption] PA State Representative Craig Williams poses with the Garnet Valley, Haverford, and Radnor Delco Hi-Q teams at Garnet Valley High School on February 9, 2024. Nine Delco Hi-Q teams competed for the third and final time in the Hi-Q regular season. On February 5th, Cardinal O’Hara hosted […]

Khaleedah Ahmad Named Inaugural Recipient of FMFCU Foundation’s Bridge to Success Scholarship for Chester-Upland Students
[Caption] Rick Durante, FMFCU Foundation Executive Director (l), and Brendan Bell, Chester STEM principal (r), present Bridge to Success Scholarship recipient Khaleedah Ahmad with a commemorative check prior to the school’s Delco Hi-Q contest. CHADDS FORD, PA – February 10, 2024 – FMFCU Foundation is thrilled to announce Khaleedah […]

A WEEK OF INTENSE DELCO HI-Q COMPETITIONS UNFOLDS
Inclement weather wreaked havoc on the Delco Hi-Q schedule in mid-January, resulting in multiple reschedules. Despite the challenges, this week saw a flurry of activity with five contests taking place throughout Delaware County. Kicking off the action-packed week on January 29, Chichester High School hosted Radnor and Archbishop Carroll. […]

PENNCREST TAKES THE FIRST DELCO Hi-Q WIN OF 2024
[Caption] Rick Durante, Hi-Q Quizmaster, Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon, Michael Magnavita, FMFCU President/CEO, and State Representatives David Delloso and Carol Kazem pose with the Ridley High School team following their home contest on January 5, 2024. Delco Hi-Q’s 76th Season resumed on January 5th as Ridley High School played […]