Mission

The National Association of the united Methodist Foundations is an organization of foundations related to the United Methodist Church whose purpose are to enhance the ministries of the church through:

• the development of endowment funds

• the creation of administration of charitable trusts

• the solicitation of charitable funds

• management of long term funds for churches, agencies and institutions of The United Methodist Church

• assisting persons in developing wills, trusts, planning giving instruments and estate plans that will:

  • maximize estate to family

  • minimize taxes

  • provide for the ministry of the church

Purpose

The purpose of The National Association of the United Methodist Foundations (NAUMF) is:

• To create a new consciousness of Christian philanthropy

• To enhance the giving heart

• To strengthen the local church for ministry, and

• To strengthen the general church for ministry.

NAUMF seeks to develop a growing body of Christians who, as a basic component of their personal and corporate expressions of faith, are committed to being philanthropists.  Individuals and communities of the faithful will be given the opportunity to develop an ever-expanding understanding of the meaning of Christian philanthropy, an understanding that will challenge the heart of the mind

As individuals and communities awaken and commit themselves to a broader understanding of stewardship, the local and general church will have the opportunity to strengthen their shared ministries.  Increased understanding of the need to be stewards and increased financial support for the ministries of the church at all levels--the goal of the NAUMF.