Frank G. Binswanger Sr

Binswanger Sr. founded the now international real estate company, Binswanger, in 1931. He grew the company from a single office space in Philadelphia to span multiple countries, and the company today has stayed within the family and is led by Frank Sr's great-grandson's Frank Jr and David.^[4] Frank Sr. helped to develop Philadelphia landmarks such as the Penn Center and the Independence mall building, and also served as the Commissioner of Fairmount Park.^[5]

Frank Sr. served as general chairman of the Federation's Allied Jewish Appeal Campaign.^[6] He was also a supporter of his alma mater, Wesleyan University, and funded the Binswanger Prize for Excellence in Teaching. The Binswanger Prize is given each year to three scholar-teachers who demonstrate and are responsible for the distinct approach of the university to liberal arts education.^[7] In 1970, Frank Sr. was named the Delaware Valley Council Citizen of the year^[8] In 1978, he was presented with the William Penn Award, for his contributions to the region to improve it, as well as his philanthropic work.^[9]