Funding for Future Ministry
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.

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 and special gifts.

Do you have a ministry or passion at FCUMC that you have supported over the years or has blessed you or a loved one?

Donors may also create new funds that are permanent (endowed) or special funds dedicated to a ministry or program of the church.

The initial gift will be invested and hopefully grow over time through additional gifts and capital appreciation (investment growth), and each year 3-5% of the then current value of the gift is made available for distribution to support the intended causes of the fund. Over a period of 25 years, more than the value of the initial gift can be given away for the intended causes with the value of the initial gift still in the endowment fund.

Plan Now
We don’t know what the future holds, so it’s important to plan now. Some donors establish endowments or give to existing funds now so they can see them work during their lifetime. However, the majority of funding for permanent endowment funds comes through wills and trusts, or other forms of permanent planning.

Consider a bequest to Fountain City UMC, let us know, and then tell others about your plans.