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QCDs and Gifts via Retirement Accounts
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...
Brannen Chapel UMC Refinances Parsonage Loan with the Foundation
On May 31, 2022, Brannen Chapel UMC Pastor, Rev. Kenneth Griffin, and Trustees Sidney Alston, Thomas Chance, and Cleveland White (pictured in two photos) celebrated the closing of their loan with Georgia United Methodist Foundation...
The RUMC Foundation Endowments Create a Lasting Legacy that Stand the Test of Time
In 1991, several of the church members at Roswell United Methodist Church (RUMC) in Roswell had the foresight to establish the RUMC Foundation, Inc. (RUMCF). This separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit helps church members create endowments to...
Georgia Methodists Have Been Trusting the Foundation’s Financial Solutions for 40+ Years
Did you know that Georgia’s United Methodist congregations range in size from 10 to thousands of members? These congregations and related agencies have been trusting the Georgia United Methodist Foundation and its faith-based financial solutions...
Why Your Church or Agency Should Choose the Foundation for Your Loan
The Loan Program of the Georgia United Methodist Foundation delivers advanced faith-based lending solutions that elevate the mission of and ministry of your United Methodist church or agency. In this video, Mathew A. Pinson, former...
Refinance and Other Strategies Ensure Centerville UMC’s Financial Success
For Rev. Tommy Odum, the most rewarding aspect of serving as lead pastor at Centerville UMC* in Centerville is the opportunity to work with the people. “They are extremely loving and caring and also have...