Giving Securities is a tax-efficient way to fund your favorite United Methodist Church or ministry. Donors may receive a reduction for the full market value of the securities while avoiding capital gains taxes.
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The Inform your congregation about IRA gifts – qualified charitable distributions! Persons over age 70 ½ may make gifts to your church directly from individual retirement accounts (IRAs) without including the distribution as personal income, but counting the gift toward the Required Minimum Distribution — and no need to itemize!
The C2FM Library contains the following resources that are available to check out at no cost. Please contact Mark Struckhoff at mstruckhoff@mumf.org to learn more about accessing these resources. Title Sub Title Author First Name Author Last Name Type Real Good Church How our church came back from the dead, and yours can, too Molly […]
The Missouri United Methodist Foundation (MUMF) has received a new grant of $500,000 as part of Lilly Endowment Inc.’s National Initiative to Address Economic Challenges Facing Pastoral Leaders. This is the third Lilly Endowment grant to MUMF since 2016, bringing the total to more than $2 million. The grants helped MUMF start and continue to […]
The January 2022 Missouri Methodists Magazine features an article about C2FM’s most recent grant from The Lilly Endowment to assist pastors impacted by the pandemic. Check out the article by clicking on the link below: C2FM-Lilly Grant.MMMagazine.jan2022
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Weaving Wesleyan theology together with sound financial advice, Saving Grace is a course designed by United Methodists for United Methodists offering concrete guidance on saving, earning, giving, debt, spending, and how to build a sustainable financial plan. What are the dangers of debt, both financially and faithfully? How much should we give and why? Saving Grace offers a faith-based […]
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Make a Difference offers a quick overview of Foundation services in a brief brochure. It is intended to inform – but is also a way to plant seeds. A donor may want to create a charitable fund; a church leader may want to apply for a grant; a student may be seeking scholarships; a pastor may […]
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This is a great reminder to offer your congregation during the final months of the tax year. The brochures are FREE and can be customized with the name of your church on the front and back. Use them as inserts in newsletters or bulletins or insert with a personal letter to specific individuals.
