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Endowment Fund

Investing in the Future of Our Church.

Churches throughout the country are struggling to meet everyday operating expenses, and our own Church on the Hill is no different. Churches are using memorial gifts and other dedicated funds to meet these needs, which is not sustainable.

To ensure a long-term source of funds to sustain us through the twenty-first century, the First Presbyterian Church of Clarks Summit has established the FPCCS Endowment Fund, administered by the Presbyterian Foundation. Unlike memorial gifts, and general pledges, this fund will use earning from the accumulated donations and endowments to sustain our operations with predictable and sustainable income. Your gift to the FPCCS Endowment Fund supports a thriving community of faith, one that makes a difference in the lives of our church family, our neighbors and the world.

Our fund is managed by The Presbyterian Foundation. For over 200 years, the Foundation has created long-term and sustainable value and income in perpetuity for churches and donors.

To make a contribution to the FPCCS Endowment Fund, contact the office at office@fpccs.org or 570-586-6306.

Endowment Form

Your gift to the FPCCS Endowment Fund supports a thriving
community of faith

Your gift to the FPCCS Endowment Fund supports a thriving community of faith, one that makes a difference in the lives of our church family, our neighbors and the world.

The need is now…

In 2018, 2019 and 2021, the church has transferred between $20,000 and $30,000 from the Building Maintenance, Ministry Enhancement, and Memorial Funds to the General Operating Fund to cover expenses. The Endowment Fund will generate earnings to help meet current and future expenses, to put our congregation on a stronger, more stable financial footing. Our fund is managed by The Presbyterian Foundation. For over 200 years, the Foundation’s funds have created long-term, sustainable value and income in perpetuity for churches and donors.

Endowment Form

There are many ways to make a gift

Cash

Checks written to the FPCCS Endowment Fund during a donor’s lifetime

Securities

A gift of appreciated securities may allow a donor to claim a charitable contribution deduction, avoid income taxes on capital gains, and reduce the size of their estate

Bequest

May be written to give a stated amount, a percentage of the donor’s estate, or a residual amount after estate expenses and other bequests have been deducted

Endowing a Pledge

For example, a gift to the Fund of $100,000 with a return of 5% would perpetually fund the donor’s current annual pledge of $5,000.

Life Insurance

Name the FPCCS Endowment Fund as the beneficiary on a life insurance policy or transfer ownership of the policy to the Endowment Fund.

Retirement Plans

Obtain an IRA or 401(k)/403(b) change of beneficiary form and indicate the amount or percentage of retirement assets that are designated for the Endowment Fund.

FPCCS Endowment Committee

Heather Acker, Kim Barrows, Beverly Bright, Dave Brown, William Davis, David Naeher, Barbara Norton.

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