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Invest In Military Scholarships and Educational Opportunities

Q: Can I donate items instead of money?

Yes! Please see our Amazon Wishlist or contact us at edufoundation@fcef.com for our current needs.

Q: What is the user portal and what can I do there?

The user portal is a secure, dedicated website that allows you to manage your relationship with our organization in one place. Through the portal, you can update your personal and contact information; manage recurring gifts by changing amounts, pausing, or ending payments; securely store payment methods for future use; view your complete lifetime giving history, including cash, check, gifts-in-kind, and pledges; and email yourself giving statements for the last calendar year or year-to-date.

Your generous gift helps us invest in the legacy of those who serve by providing scholarships to military families, empowering them for lifelong success and stability. Thank you!

If Paying By Check:

Business or personal checks, made payable to First Command Educational Foundation may be mailed to:

First Command Educational Foundation
1 FirstComm Plaza, Suite 210
Fort Worth, TX 76109-4978

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I donate items instead of money?

Yes! Please see our Amazon Wishlist or contact us at edufoundation@fcef.com for our current needs.

How are donations used?

Unless you specify a scholarship program, gifts are used where they’re most needed to support the greatest needs and expand educational opportunities for active-duty service members, veterans, and their families. One hundred percent of designated donations go directly to the selected scholarship program.

Is my online donation secure?

Yes. All donations and user portal activity are processed through secure, encrypted systems.

What is the user portal and what can I do there?

The user portal is a secure, dedicated website that allows you to manage your relationship with our organization in one place. Through the portal, you can update your personal and contact information; manage recurring gifts by changing amounts, pausing, or ending payments; securely store payment methods for future use; view your complete lifetime giving history, including cash, check, gifts-in-kind, and pledges; and email yourself giving statements for the last calendar year or year-to-date.

How do you ensure financial transparency?

We ensure financial transparency through strong internal controls, independent annual audits, and clear reporting through our annual report and required filings. Donors can give with confidence knowing their generosity is stewarded responsibly and used exactly as intended.