Assistance Establishing Permanent Endowments Permanent endowments provide the finances necessary to enhance existing ministries and begin new ministries. The Foundation provides initial information to start the Permanent Endowment Committee and ongoing marketing assistance.

Investment ManagementInvestment opportunities with the Foundation include: a stock and bond fund, a fixed-rate fund, and a growth fund. Investments are made according to the Social Principles of the United Methodist Church.

Trust & Charitable Gift Annuity Management These services are available for individuals wanting a life income and to make a gift to local churches and ministries of The Iowa United Methodist Church.

Scholarships The Iowa United Methodist Foundation awards approximately 125 scholarships totaling more than $150,000 for youth and adults seeking higher education. The scholarships are for undergraduates, graduate school and seminary students.

Capital Campaign Assistance Capital campaign advice is available without cost. Campaign design,oversight and solicitation assistance is available for a fee.

Seminars
TheEstate Planning Seminar provides the information to put together an estate plan. The will, taxation, life-care directives, trusts, charitable giving, etc., are discussed in this seminar presentation.

TheInvestment and Retirement Seminar discusses investment strategies through the changing stages of life. Final preparations for retirement are also presented in detail.

$haping Up Your Finance$ is based on the Biblical truths found in Proverbs and will help you change your financial situation. The seminar reveals the principles and practices needed to cut expenses, get out of debt and save for those important things in life. Every day you delay participating in this seminar you lose money.

Please contact us for assistance or to schedule one of these informative seminars.