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

Services

The United Methodist Foundation of Northern Illinois offers:

Creative Giving Services

• Promoting planned giving within local churches and agencies, and
• Providing counsel and assistance to individuals wishing to make gifts

Endowment Services (More)

• Assisting churches and agencies to develop permanent funds, and
• Raising awareness of how contributions to these funds can enrich ministries

Investment Opportunities (More)

• Providing investment management and administration of funds for churches, agencies, trusts and annuities
• Offering options for long-term or short-term investment to meet specific investment goals

Stewardship Education (More)

• Assisting local congregations, districts and the conference in their on-going work of encouraging faithful financial stewardship.

Grants (More)

• Providing funding to local churches and agencies for creative ministries