Democracy Federal Credit Union

Formerly known as HEW FCU

Established in 1936, Democracy Federal Credit Union is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia.

Main Address

P O Box 25516
Alexandria, VA 22313

Credit Union Details

Charter Number: 1407

Year Opened: 1936

Date Insured: January 4, 1971

Routing Number: 254074688

Peer Group: Assets between $100 million to $500 million

Credit Union Type: Federally chartered, federally insured credit union (FCU)

President of the Board: Lester Austin

Manager/CEO: Kenyahda Cahoon

Employees: 32 full-time and 2 part-time employees

Members: 12,458 current members

Website

democracyfcu.org

Branch Locations

Branch
Hours of Operation
Member Services
ATM
Drive Thru
550 C Street Branch
550 C St SW
Washington, DC 20024
(800) 742-5582
Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
Yes
Yes
No
Alexandria
400 N Columbus St
Alexandria, VA 22314
(202) 488-5400
Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Yes
Yes
No
Philadelphia
300 Spring Garden St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(202) 488-5400
Wednesday, Thursday & every other Friday 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Yes
Yes
No
Silver Hill
5720 Silver Hill Rd
District Heights, MD 20747
(202) 488-5400
Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Drive Thru opens 8:00 AM
Yes
Yes
No

ATM Locations

ATM
Location
Alexandria
400 N Columbus St
Alexandria, VA 22314
DC/Main Office
200 Independence Ave SW
Washington, DC 20201

Grants

Grants received by this credit union.

Grantor
Date Awarded
Amount
Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI)
April 11, 2023
$3,718,258
Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI)
June 15, 2021
$1,826,000
NCUA - CDRLF
August 29, 2019
$5,000
NCUA Office of Small CU Initiatives
May 2, 2016
$7,500

Data from https://mapping.ncua.gov/CreditUnionDetails/1407

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FAQ

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What is a cooperative?

Cooperatives, in simplest terms, are institutions that belong to the people that use them.

Is my money safe?

Credit unions are insured up to $250,000 by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA).

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