Endowment funds are partnerships between church members and the church itself - partnerships based on the idea of mutual stewardship. By supporting the endowment fund, church members act as stewards to and for their church. And by using the income generated by the endowment to fulfill its mission, your church acts as a steward to and for your members and the community.

Distributions may be used for maintenance and capital improvements of church property, including but not limited to: HVAC systems, roof, foundation, parking area, paint and wallpaper, plumbing systems, electrical systems, furnishings, remodeling, and new construction. Funds may also be used for equipment purchases necessary to maintain church property. The Committee shall inform the Board of Trustees and Church Council at least annually as to the balance of funds available from the Maintenance & Capital Endowment Fund.

Distributions may be used for ministry projects and activities as needs arise. Distributions from the General Ministry Endowment Fund are intended to address special one-time or short-term funding needs or purposes. Distributions are not intended to underwrite projects or programs that are, or will become, part of the regular and normal annual operating expenses of FUMC over periods of time exceeding three (3) years. The Committee shall inform the Board of Trustees and Church Council at least annually as to the balance of funds available for use from the General Endowment Fund.

Distributions may be used for the support of outreach ministries and opportunities, including but not limited to providing assistance for program materials, equipment, transportation, leadership, personnel, or other expenditures related to new or existing mission outreach activities and projects of FUMC. The Committee shall inform the Chruch Council and any appropriate Committee at least annually as to the balance of funds available from the Mission Outreach Endowment Fund.

Distributions may be used for the support of musical endeavors including but not limited to underwriting the cost of printed and recorded music and equipment, costumes, musical instruments, sound equipment, musicians, vocalists, and expenses related to the performance and publicizing of music-related events. The Committee shall inform Church Council and any appropriate Committee at least annually as to the balance of funds available from the Music Endowment Fund.

Distributions may be used for the support of youth programming including but not limited to providing assistance for program materials, equipment, transportation, leadership, personnel, or other expenditures related to new, or existing, youth activities and projects of FUMC.

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For any questions, to discuss your FUMC Endowment gift, or for additional information, please contact Pastor Steve Jones at 660-582-4821 or [email protected].

Please let us know if you already have included Maryville First United Methodist Church in your estate or financial plans. All requests for information will remain confidential.

We recommend that you consult with your tax, legal, or financial advisors concerning the specific details and consequences of making an Endowment Gift to First United Methodist Church or Maryville, MO and to help you determine which approach is best for you.