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Pat and Shelly were recently married. They both had been dedicated volunteers at their church many years. They wanted to make certain the church's programs continued even after they were gone.

Pat: Our church does so much for the community. We hoped to register our commitment and support by making a gift that would last well into the future.

Shelly: Our pastor asked us to consider making a gift to the endowment. We learned that the endowment was a fund that served as a permanent source of income for the church.

Pat: I liked that giving to the endowment would help your church continue its ministry on an ongoing basis.

Shelly: I also felt that the gift would provide a legacy for us. We were both thrilled that our gift would keep on giving to the church we love.

The support of donors like Pat and Shelly makes ministry possible in many local churches. When you make an endowment gift, your gift is maintained in perpetuity and creates a lasting, meaningful difference. Please contact us to learn how to create your legacy through an endowment gift.

Is an endowment gift right for you?


If you would like to learn more about how you can make a gift to an endowment please contact us. We would be happy to work with you to structure an endowment gift to meet your charitable goals.

*Please note: The names and image above are representative of a typical donor and may or may not be an actual donor we have worked with.


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