The Endowment Fund is a separate fund of UCE and is administered by three trustees elected by the congregation. It was established in 1986 as a vehicle for members to make contributions to the church as a legacy for future generations. Endowment dollars are a source of support for special initiatives, not funded by the operating budget, which further the mission and work of the church. Like the roots that nourish and stabilize a tree, the Endowment Fund strengthens our church community and promotes its health and vitality.
How the Fund Works
The three Endowment trustees administer the Fund and approve expenditures in accordance with a Trust Agreement. A maximum of 5 percent of the Fund may be spent per year for projects approved by the UCE Board of Trustees. The intent is to use Endowment income for expenditures while the Fund increases in value through appreciation and new gifts. All gifts are acknowledged personally by the Committee and in the UCE newsletter.
Types of Endowment Gifts
- A “Life Passage” Gift: Make a contribution at any time of the year recognizing a special event in the life of a loved one or friend – the birth or dedication of a child, a birthday, marriage, graduation, promotion or retirement, and others. You may also make a contribution in the name of someone who has died.
- A Tribute: Honor, remember, thank or recognize someone important to you. Or pay tribute to an event or activity at the church of special meaning to you. We will notify anyone you choose that you have made a gift in their honor, but not the amount.
- The Nellie Brough Legacy Society: Leave a lasting legacy by making a gift of $10,000 or more during your lifetime, or by designating the church as a beneficiary in your will.
How to Contribute
For a Life Passage or Tribute gift, make out a check to UCE Endowment Fund. Attach it to the form at the bottom of our new fact sheet. (Click here for a PDF copy of the fact sheet.) Copies of the fact sheet/form are also available at the Member Services table in the church lobby. Drop the form and your check in the collection plate on any Sunday, or mail to the church. To discuss how to include UCE in your estate plans or make a one-time gift of $10,000, contact any member of the Endowment Committee. Questions or comments in general may be addressed to any Committee member, listed below, at any time. We look forward to your participation in the coming year!
Dale Griffin, Trustee, Chair, dalegriffin@comcast.net
Susan Comstock, Trustee, susan.l.comstock@gmail.net
Barbara Butz, Trustee, bkbutz@sbcglobal.net
Sandy Danforth, Member, danforthsc@sbcglobal.net
Mike Goodwin, Member, goodwinmike@sbcglobal.net
Jinny Niemann, Member, niemannv@comcast.net
Will VanDyke, Member, willvd@sbcglobal.net
