Services for Churches - Gift Planning and Endowment Services
Starting an Endowment Fund
The Texas Methodist Foundation’s consultants work with churches and United Methodist agencies to develop endowment funds and raise awareness on how planned gifts can enrich ministries.
Endowment Consultations
We consult with clergy and lay leaders considering the establishment of a permanent endowment for their United Methodist church or a related agency. Guidance on planning, establishing, funding and managing endowments is offered at no cost. Additional consultations are available as congregations plan and conduct campaigns to build permanent endowments.
Resources for Starting an Endowment
Click on the links below to view each document:
- Why Have an Endowment Fund
- What the Endowment Does
- Duties of the Endowment Committee
- How to Establish an Endowment Fund
- Requirements of the Book of Discipline
- Sample Guidelines for Establishment of Permanent Endowment Fund
- Trustees Resolution for the Establishment of Permanent Endowment Committee
- Call and Notice for Charge Conference
- Charge Conference Resolution for Establishment of Permanent Endowment Committee
- Charge Conference Resolution for Election of Members to Permanent Endowment Committee
- Agenda for First Endowment Committee Meeting
- Requirements of the Book of Discipline
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