About Us

The mission of the United Methodist Foundation of West Virginia is to serve United Methodist individuals, families, churches and agencies by raising, managing and distributing funds for the benefit of United Methodist causes. We are your partner in ministry.

The Foundation was established in 1974 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.  May, 1995 the name was changed from United Methodist Charities to our current name United Methodist Foundation of West Virginia, Inc. We serve United Methodists in the West Virginia Annual Conference.  The Foundation is governed by a 32-member Board of Trustees. 

Our primary goal is to raise new money for ministry through planned giving.  We help donors explore planned giving options that meet their needs.  We work with churches to develop endowments and to manage reserve funds.  Our conservative investment policy follows the Socially Responsible investing practices of the United Methodist Church.

Currently, we have over $55 million in assets under management.  In 2010, we distributed over $2.9 million including distributions to beneficiaries of unitrusts and charitable gift annuities, distributions from endowment trusts to beneficiaries (local United Methodist Churches and conference affiliated agencies), and distributions/withdrawals from custodial accounts benefiting local United Methodist Churches and conference affiliated agencies.

Take a few moments to view the video “Consider the Possibilities” which tells our story from a donor as well as a beneficiary point of view. Contact us with any questions you may have regarding how we can serve you, your church or agency. We are your partner in ministry as we help you “consider the possibilities” of stewardship.

"Consider the Possibilities"

This short video tells the story of the United Methodist Foundation of West Virginia, Inc. from a recipient's as well as a donor's point of view.

It is a testimony of our ministry and fulfillment of our mission.

This video is available on a DVD free to you and your local church.

Email info@umfwv.org to order your copy.