Faith United Methodist Foundation, Inc.
The Faith United Methodist Church Foundation was founded and approved by the Charge Conference on December 3, 1996 and granted 501c(3) status by the Internal Revenue Service. The Foundation accepts gifts, donations, and legacies. Faith UMC Foundation is managed by a Board of Directors appointed annually by the Faith Church Leadership Board. All gifts to the Foundation are prudently invested and the investment earnings are distributed periodically through a grant program to other charitable organizations.
CONTRIBUTIONS
Gifts to the Faith Foundation become a lasting expression of generosity—an investment that continues to serve others long after the gift is donated. Every dollar contributed supports outreach ministry based on bylaws detailed in the Faith UMC Foundation Inc. charter, primarily through Grants, with no deductions for overhead or administrative expenses.
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The Faith Foundation is a powerful resource that strengthens the Church’s mission today and for generations to come. It is not intended to replace or reduce annual pledges, which support the Church’s operating budget and ongoing ministries. Contact Bill Maas, Leadership Board chair for questions about our annual budget.
GRANTS
The Foundation has an investment policy statement that allows it to award funds each year that are over the annual inflation adjusted corpus at the end of the calendar year. These one-time, non-recurring funds (2026 amount $2,500) are awarded to charitable organizations based in the local MD, DC, VA region and aligned with the mission of Faith UMC and the United Methodist Church's Social Principles.
All grant recipients must be IRS‑approved local charitable organizations and will need to submit a 501(c) 3.
A LASTING GIFT FOR FUTURE MINISTRY
All contributions are appreciated. Through the Foundation, legacy and estate planning offer a meaningful avenue for designating gifts that will provide sustained support for outreach programs well into the future.
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For more information, please contact Gordon Henley, president or Richard Reinhard, vice-president, Faith United Methodist Foundation, Inc.