Asbury United Methodist Permanent Endowment Fund
Leave a legacy of faith—support the Asbury United Methodist Permanent Endowment Fund and help God’s work flourish for generations to come.
Why an Endowment?
For more than 160 years, Asbury United Methodist Church has shared God’s love with the people of Anne Arundel County.
The Permanent Endowment Fund allows your generosity to live on. Only the earnings are used, helping support ministry today while preserving the gift for future generations.
Endowment earnings support:
- New and enriched ministries
- Capital improvements
- Missions
- Scholarships
How Can I Give?
Gifts of any size are welcome.
Outright Gifts
- Cash
- Stocks or bonds
Bequests
- A gift through your will
- A specific amount or percentage of your estate
Planned Giving Options
- Life Insurance: Name the church as beneficiary
- Retirement Accounts: IRA or 401(k) designations
- Deferred Gifts: Charitable remainder trusts
Tax benefits may apply. Please consult a financial planner or attorney.
Who Manages the Fund?
The Endowment Fund is overseen by the Asbury UMC Endowment Committee, accountable to the Church Council.
Funds are invested through a Money Management Agreement with the Mid‑Atlantic United Methodist Foundation (MAUMF), which manages over $100 million in assets and follows United Methodist principles and values.
Can I Designate My Gift?
Yes.
Many donors choose to support the undesignated fund, allowing earnings to be used where the need is greatest.
With Endowment Committee approval, donors may also establish a named, designated fund with a minimum gift of $30,000, directing earnings to a specific ministry.
Should I still make an annual commitment to Asbury?
Yes. Your regular faithful giving helps to provide for the day-to-day operations of our church. The Endowment Fund income will not be used for the general operating expenses of our church.
For more information about making an endowment gift, please contact the church office.
Asbury United Methodist Church
78 Church Road
Arnold, MD 21012
Phone: 410-349-2862
Email: office@asburyumcarnold.org
