Travis Park United Methodist Church
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Unconditional Love and Justice in Action

Foundation

 
 
What is the Travis Park United Methodist Church Foundation all about?
 
The Travis Park United Methodist Church Foundation is a non-profit Texas corporation set up exclusively to provide a means for members and friends to make gifts and bequests - providing a permanent endowment of financial support and living memorials to assist TPUMC in fulfilling its mission and ministry.
 
The Foundation provides funding to support:
  • the work of Café Corazon and other outreach ministries,
  • youth scholarships and services,
  • music enhancements including the Steinway piano,
  • assistance with church improvements,
  • the church operating budget and much more.   

The TPUMC Foundation Board consists of members elected by the church. The Board manages the funds by investing in Texas Methodist Foundation and other socially responsible investments. The earnings are then distributed annually to Travis Park Church. 
 
 
The Foundation Board manages undesignated gifts and determines how they are used based on the needs of the church.
Your donations are included in the Foundation’s endowment, allowing your dollars the opportunity to continue giving forever to the purpose of your choice.
 
Designated gifts may be specifically directed to support one or more of these areas:
 
Outreach/Witness:  
supporting the mission of TPUMC in spiritual development and transformation. 
 
Children & Youth: 
increasing participation in worship, education, and fellowship. 
 
Education & Scholarships:  
supporting special educational programs, scholarships, leadership training of workers, and special workshops, retreats or seminars. 
 
Worship, Music, and Arts:  
enhancing the worship experience by  providing funds for musical instruments, music leadership, choirs, special programs, art and drama. 
 
Budget/Operations: 
supporting the operational and infrastructural needs of TPUMC.
 
Capital Reserve:   
providing for capital improvements, major repairs, equipment, furnishings or decorations for any properties owned by TPUMC.
 
 
Why donate?
 
Your gift will be invested for the benefit of TPUMC according to your wishes. Your generosity will continue to benefit Travis Park Church and our outreach indefinitely.
 
 
 
What types of donations can be made?
  • gifts through a will, or bequest 
  • gifts of cash 
  • gifts of life insurance 
  • gifts of real estate
  • gifts of marketable securities
 
F.A.Q.s
 
Q. How are my gifts to the Travis Park Foundation different than normal giving to the church? 
The Foundation investments are permanent and only the earnings from these investments will be spent in targeted areas. When funds are available and distributed, they will support the mission of Travis Park as directed by you.
 
Q. Can I designate a special type of gift? 
Special gifts are a great way to show others how much you care about special people and your congregation. These named and designated gifts include memorials (remembering family or church members) or tributes (recognizing special occasions). You may designate a specific use for your gift.
 
Q. What are the benefits of having a permanent endowment fund? 
A permanent endowment enhances TPUMC’s ministry and outreach programs. It helps care for the church facilities and it encourages better stewardship of our money. For donors, it provides lifetime support for a favorite ministry and the potential for a remembered legacy.
 
Q. What other gifts can be made to the Foundation? 
In addition to the ones already noted, additional types of gifts include planned gifts, personal property (cars and boats, etc.), or any gift of value.
 
Q. What is a planned gift? 
A planned gift to the Foundation is a financial gift structured to serve the needs of the TPUMC as well as the giver, such as charitable gift annuities, wills, and charitable remainder or charitable remainder lead trusts.
 
Q. Is my gift too small? 
No, because all gifts are pooled in the endowment, they have a cumulative effect making even the smallest gift significant.
 
  
Want more information about the TPUMC Foundation?
 
Contact:
 
TPUMC Foundation
 230 E. Travis Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
 
 
 
 Travis Park Foundation -  fulfilling the mission and ministry of Travis Park Church.
 
 
 
230 East Travis Street
San Antonio, Texas 78205
210.226.8341
www.travispark.org