Nebraska United Methodist Foundation “Partners In Ministry”

The mission of the Nebraska United Methodist Foundation is to Support the ministries of the local church and the Great Plains Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church through the Development of gifts and the Stewardship of resources entrusted to the Foundation in support of God’s work. Mission Statement

Who We Are and What We Do Investment Services Education Grants

Investment Services

$36,913,093 Total Assets For Year 2015

Assets  Church, Conference & Other Ministries - $23,921,811  Endowment Funds - $7,212,189  Unrestricted & Other Funds - $2,072,396  Temporarily Restricted Funds - $1,088,508  Trusts & Gift Annuities - $1,247,987  Loans & Receivables - $52,373  Real Estate - $1,317,829

Distributions  Church, Conference & Other Ministries - $1,358,779  Grants - $198,565  Scholarships - $28,062  Donor Support of the Foundation’s Mission - $78,436  Life Income Payments to Donors - $117,423  Operations - $376,281

Investment Services  Church Accounts  Endowments For Churches  Donor-Advised Funds  Named Endowment Funds “Partners in Ministry”

Education

Scholarships Pastoral Education Fund Development & Endowment Presentations Gift Planning Seminars Sunday Morning Conversation

“Gifts From The Heart” Grants Program

Missions Endowment

Youth & Camping Endowment

Greatest Needs Endowment

Pastoral Education & Support Endowment

Church Development

50 th Anniversary Campaign Camp Comeca Camp Norwesca Camp Fontanelle

Contact Information Nebraska United Methodist Foundation or Website:

Kansas Area United Methodist Foundation Sustaining the United Methodist Witness for Future Generations for Future Generations

The mission of the Kansas Area United Methodist Foundation is to promote joyful financial stewardship for congregations and individuals through education, planning, resourcing and financial management for the benefit of the ministry of the United Methodist Church in Kansas.

A Trusted Resource that helps Kansas United Methodists Make a Lasting Impact in Their Community and the World.

How Do We Help?

INVESTMENTMANAGEMENTSERVICES

2015 Assets - $46,934,708 Safe, Reliable Investments Shares the Churches Social Values Invests In United Methodists Through Grants and Scholarships

 Church, Conference & Other Managed Funds - $20,483,503  Trusts - $13,685,963  UniTrusts - $4,022,634  Gift Annuities - $1,398,794  Donor Advised Funds - $1,411,041  Endowment Funds - $1,365,520  Church Development Loans - $4,567,253 Various Investments

2015 Total Distributions - $3,490,970  Church, Conference & Other Managed Funds - $3,490,970  Split Interest Trusts - $228,380  Gift Annuities - $85,185  Charitable Trusts- $542,033  Unrestricted Funds - $247,376

PASS THE TORCH 2015 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Offered by the Great Plains Association of Retired Clergy and Spouses (GPARCS) Asbury Theological Seminary Molly Just Aaron Duell Jordan McFall Iliff School of Theology Marcee Binder Perkins School of Theology Dennis Reimer Saint Paul School of Theology Jeff Goetzinger Sarah Durham Curtis Magelky Kayla Marie Mangrich Shella D. Choi

2015 Dollars for Scholars Recipients Frankie Farrant, Meriden UMC Brookelyn Brown, Arkansas City First UMC Melissa Connell, Wichita Calvary UMC Navya Hopkins, Baldwin City First UMC Morgan Beougher, Stockton UMC Krissa Dearden, Scott City First UMC Bethany Manny, Hutchinson Trinity UMC Madison Mayberry, Pratt First UMC Nathan Nelson, Chapman UMC Alicia Barnett, Healy UMC Bryant Belden, Mulvane UMC Jordan Boden, Mulvane UMC Chase Branstetter, Derby Woodlawn UMC Carlene Dick, Zenda UMC Alyx Ellsaesser, Hugoton UMC Kaitlyn Holler, Protection UMC Brian Peck, Wellington First UMC Quinlan Stein, Hoxie UMC Brian Vancuren, Conway Springs UMC

Rev. Paul F. Holmes Memorial Scholarship Fund 2015 Continuing Education Recipients Rev. Adam Barlow-Thompson Rev. Ashley Barlow-Thompson Rev. Justin Jamis To attend the Academy for Spiritual Formation

Services for UM Churches, Agencies And Individuals

Capital Campaign Services Annual Commitment Program GenerositySeminars Year-RoundStewardshipEducation Legacy Giving Program

CERTIFICATEOFPARTICIPATIONFUND

Higher Interest Rates Safe, Low Risk Investment for UM Churches and Individuals Allow UM Churches to Borrow Money at a Competitive Rate Certificate of Participation Investors

This is Why UM Churches and Individuals Invest in the Certificate of Participation Fund

CHURCHDEVELOPMENT LOAN FUND

The Foundation Understands Church Loans First UMC, Lyons, KS Church Loans Allow Ministry In Ways Never Dreamed Possible

The More You Earn The More Good You Can Do

How Will YOU Let YOUR Light Shine for Future United Methodist Generations?

Contact the Kansas Area United Methodist Foundation ●