ENDOWMENT GIVING
United Methodist Church endowment funds are growing as more people recognize the benefits of permanently endowed funds. An endowment is a fund that is guarded and invested separately from other assets of the church so the principal of the fund stays intact. Endowments, by design, are expected to last forever.
On this page, you will find our current endowments. Endowment Giving is support beyond your tithe which enables Fountain City UMC’s commitment to grow deeper in our relationship with God by making disciples and changing lives for generations to come. Endowments are made possible by planned giving.
Capital Improvements
Capital Improvments
This endowment offsets a portion of the responsibility of keeping our capital assests up-to-date.
Cemetery Trust Fund
This fund helps maintain our historical church cemetery.
Memorial & General Endowment Fund
This unrestricted endowment is used for the emerging needs of the ministry and mission of our church.
Programs
Youth Ministry Endowment
This fund addresses the ministry needs of our youth program beyond the scope of our normal operating budget.
Children’s Ministry Endowment
This endowment helps disciple and encourage children and their families through our Fountain Kids Ministry beyond the normal operating budget.
Scandlyn Music Endowment
This endowment was established in memory of Edith Scanlin and provides support for special music events.
General Music Endowment
Started In Memory of beloved and devoted choir member, Bill Routh, this general Music Endowment will be used for a variety of music expenses
that help change lives and increase faith.
Missions
Scroggie Mission Endowment
This endowment supports local, national, international missions sponsored by FCUMC and Holston Conference through the generosity of Lucy Scroggie.
Kelly Family Endowment
This permanent endowment established by Rev. Dan Kelly helps support Holston Home for Children and other children’s organizations.
Endowed Scholarships
Sloan Scholarship Endowment
This endowment provides scholarships for FCUMC students based on need and involvement in our church through the generosity of Charles and Ruth Sloan.
Erin’s Scholarship Fund
This endowment in memory of Erin Sewell assists those desiring to further their education to serve in children’s ministry.