Philanthropy is a spiritual act, an expression of caring for one’s fellow beings. It is a belief in the future, that the future can be good.
— Arthur Frantzreb

Our Mission

In early 2006, the Foundation Board reviewed and adopted vision and mission statements as part of its strategic planning process. We continue to focus our efforts on services that will multiply resources for United Methodist ministries in northern Illinois for years to come.

 
Vision

To be a leader within the Northern Illinois Conference in multiplying resources for ministry in the name of Jesus Christ

Mission

• To encourage United Methodists to exercise creative giving with their accumulated assets as a part of lifelong financial stewardship
• Promote planned giving within local churches and agencies and
• Provide counsel and assistance to individuals wishing to make gifts

• To comply with fiduciary and management responsibilities for funds entrusted to the Foundation’s care

• To assist local churches in their on-going work of encouraging faithful financial stewardship

• To offer a grants program to encourage creative ministries within the churches and agencies of the Conference
• Encourage individuals to invest in the Grants Program