Today there are many good causes vying for our congregation’s attention and financial support: an alma mater, St. Jude’s, Sierra Club or even the Human Society. And, though meaningful, none of these organizations share our...
By Rev. Keith E. Lawder, retired Georgia United Methodist Foundation President and CEO I have written about this before, but in case you have not seen it or need a gentle reminder, here is a...
By. Rev. Keith E. Lawder, retired Georgia United Methodist Foundation President and CEO I love the last few months of the year. It is a time to reflect on the past, to give thanks for...
By Russell H. Jones, Georgia United Methodist Foundation Senior Vice President, CFO, and Treasurer Giving appreciated assets such as publicly traded stocks, mutual funds, or bonds held more than one year is a great, tax-effective...
The Georgia United Methodist Foundation is pleased to announce the redesign of our Planned Giving website at: www.gumfplannedgiving.org. Our Planned Giving resources educate you on how you might plan your affairs to benefit your family...
August is National Make-A-Will Month. Do you have a will? Is it up-to-date? If you were to die today, would your property go to the people, church, and charities for whom you want to provide...
Did you know that the State of Georgia has over 11,000 children in foster care and that each year hundreds of youth age out of the foster care system without the support network they need...
Addiction. Homelessness. Hunger. These are just a few causes that spurred Rev. Martha Forrest, and her late husband, Bob Forrest, to take action. HOPE Atlanta volunteers prepare hot meals at the Women and Children’s Community...
Four years after Neal Moore’s beloved wife, Linda, lost her battle with cancer, he established a charitable gift annuity with the Georgia United Methodist Foundation. This legacy gift will one day honor her compassion for...
It is always possible to donate retirement assets, including IRAs, 401(k)s, and 403(b)s, by cashing them out and contributing the proceeds to charity. However, this approach brings considerable tax implications. Importantly, a direct contribution of...
