Planned Giving

Fund the Future!

Planned giving is a crucial part of our church's financial well-being. It is also a beautiful way to leave a personal legacy. Planned giving ensures that Newman UMC can provide vital ministries to the community for years to come. Through your planned giving, Newman UMC will be a place where love works for generations to come. 


There are many ways to plan your giving to Newman UMC. Below you will find resources and assistance to help you in your planning efforts. If you need further assistance or have questions, please give us a call and we will connect you with one of our planned giving experts. 

Planned Giving Resources:


The Northwest United Methodist Foundation

The Northwest United Methodist Foundation works with individuals and United Methodist Organizations across the Greater Pacific Northwest. The foundation manages nearly 70 million in financial assets.  They have many resources available to assist you in planning for the future.  Click HERE for more information. 

Planned Giving Brochures

Here you will find a comprehensive list of informational brochures about planned giving created by United Methodist Discipleship Ministries. 


Specific Endowment Funds at Newman

Newman UMC has two endowment funds. An endowment fund is a fund for large giving where the principle of the fund is invested and goes largely untouched. The church draws on the interest from these funds for a variety of uses. Our original fund was established in 1989 and restructured in 2004. 


When making plans you can designate one or both of the funds. If the church receives a gift from your estate that is not designated, it will be given to the special ministries fund unless it is dated prior to October 31st 2004 in which case it will be given to the capital fund. 


Capital Endowment Fund:

This fund is used for capital projects such as, repairs, renovations, or the purchase of property. In the past the interest from this fund has been used to paint the sanctuary, pave the parking lot, upgrade computers and sound equipment, install new carpet in the sanctuary, and more!


Special Ministries Endowment Fund:

This fund is used for strengthening the ministries of the church. The interest from this fund is used for things like our music ministry, children youth and family programming, Single-Parent Family Ministry, Outreach to the Community, Social Justice Ministry and more!