Our purpose is to empower the Church in the achievement of her God-appointed missions. We provide resources that strengthen the ability of United Methodists to advance Christian ministries. Read about some of the churches whose ministries have expanded through Foundation Services.
Our History
The Texas Methodist Foundation, located in Austin, was established in 1938 by a handful of active, forward-thinking United Methodist clergy and laity who represented the Annual Conferences of Texas.
Who We Serve
We serve United Methodist churches, institutions and individuals within six Annual Conferences: Central Texas, North Texas, Northwest Texas, Rio Grande, Southwest Texas and Texas.
We serve and guide individuals regarding:
Investing in the Individual Fund
Ways to give to United Methodist churches and institutions
Establishing permanent life income and donor advised gifts
Providing trustee and accounting services for planned gifts
We serve and United Methodist churches and organizations with:
Building permanent endowment funds
Planned gifts that benefit your United Methodist church or institution
Investment funds that meet particular needs
Loans for capital improvements, new construction, relocation, equipment, refinancing existing debt
Consultation on construction projects
Direction on understanding safe debt limits, borrowing alternatives and budgeting growth
Stewardship consultation visits,
workshops for annual budget giving and year-round stewardship emphasis
Management of capital campaigns for congregations
Grants for programs that directly address human needs with priority given to concerns of children in poverty and crisis
Educational seminars relating to ministry
Other services identified as fulfilling our mission
