First Command Educational Foundation (FCEF)
First Command Educational Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity, provides hundreds of annual scholarships for undergraduate and graduate degrees; conducts financial literacy presentations, seminars, and courses nationwide, promoting financial literacy and teaching attendees how to achieve personal financial success. FCEF's tailor-made program services are provided to community organizations, military units, church groups, school assemblies, corporate audiences, and any interested party. In addition, FCEF's has strong community-focused projects where FCEF creates collaborations and partnerships with other organizations to deliver a financial project to a targeted community. All FCEF programs are designed to stress principles, not products, and are free of commercial endorsement.
Mission Statement:
FCEF provides and promotes education as the foundation of a productive society through scholarships and financial literacy programs.
History:
Originally created in 1983, FCEF was developed to award scholarships for military personnel and their dependents. FCEF's mission expanded in 2001 to encompass financial literacy training. In order to successfully implement this 2001 initiative, the Foundation split from the commercial company, First Command Financial Services, and hired separate leadership under the governing authority of an independent Board of Directors. In 2004, FCEF broadened scholarship eligibility to individuals pursuing both undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Populations Served (as of December 31, 2010):
Provided 693 presentations, seminars, and workshops to over 47,000 individuals
Awarded over $3.9 million in scholarships to more than 3,200 individuals
Vision Statement(s):
To be nationally recognized as a leader in financial literacy and education by partnering with educational institutions, other organizations in the community, and the military to provide an opportunity for financial freedom and knowledge through objective financial education, information, and tools in the form of presentations and seminars.
To be a nationally recognized supporter of education by partnering with organizations, corporations, individuals, and schools to provide scholarships with the intent to give as many individuals as possible the knowledge and skills gained through a higher education.
Value Statement(s):
Diversity: fostering a sense of shared experience and common purpose, along with a collective responsibility for each other's well-being and for the community.
Inspiration - Strength is not only in the similarities, but also in the differences.
Excellence: meeting and exceeding expectations of those served. FCEF values integrity, listening, caring, and being sensitive to the needs of others. We respond to those we serve in a manner that clearly shows our desire not only to meet their needs, but also to exceed their expectations.
Inspiration - Excellence is the result of striving each day to do better than the last.
Commitment: accepting ownership and compassionate involvement in FCEF's goals. We value and respect all people; we encourage expression of ideas and consider suggestions.
Inspiration - The strongest force in the world is the genuine and everlasting act of commitment.
Resourcefulness: responding to challenges and opportunities innovatively and creatively and valuing continuous improvement in everything we do.
Inspiration - Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, and working together is success.
For more information on FCEF, please contact the following individual or visit FCEFs website:
Vickie Mauldin
Chief Executive Officer
First Command Educational Foundation (FCEF)
1 FirstComm Plaza
Fort Worth, TX 76109-4999
Phone: (877) 872-8289
Fax: (817) 569-2970
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