Endowment Fund

Life Insurance – By naming the Endowment Fund as a beneficiary, you can practice Christian stewardship with a substantial gift at death by means of small contributions during your life.

Individual Retirement Accounts – As with life insurance, by naming the Endowment Fund as a beneficiary, you can practice Christian stewardship with a substantial gift at death and also eliminate the taxes paid at distribution of the funds.

Will Bequest – When preparing or revising your will, you can make provisions for the Endowment Fund in several ways with complete confidentiality.

Appreciated Investments – Giving appreciated assets such as stocks and real estate starts generating income immediately plus it can reduce your taxes.

You can discuss your legacy gift with Pastor Chris or a member of the Endowment Committee: Jim Hahn, Jessica Jahner, or Ric Simon. Contact the church office for contact information.

Disbursement Requests
The purpose of the Ascension Endowment Fund is to enhance the ministries, missions, and physical premises of Ascension apart from the annual budget. The Endowment Fund completed the 2021 income distribution of available funds to the following; based on 5% of our 12/31/21 balance $86,255 (an all-time high!).

Mission Outreach:
$479 for the continued growth of the Spanish Ministry
$479 for school lunches in Tanzania (Samaria and Savana)
$479 for the continued church construction in Usulután, El Salvador

Ministries / Congregation:
$719 for two (2) student registration fees for JOLT Adventure Camp
$719 to replace some of the white round tables and / or purchase of additional folding chairs

Facilities / Capital Improvements:
$1,438 to purchase new, portable walnut tables for the Hearth Room

Please prayerfully consider making a legacy gift to the Ascension Endowment Fund through one of the methods below. Your generosity will ensure that the Ascension ministries and missions you have supported during your lifetime will continue to thrive when you are in your heavenly home.