Contact the Foundation

770.449.6726 or 877.220.5664
Fax: 770.449.6680
E-mail: info@gumf.org

Savannah Office:
912.236.9266
Mission and Ministry

The Georgia United Methodist Foundation was founded in 1984 to help churches, agencies, and individuals within the North and South Georgia Conferences of The United Methodist Church multiply their financial resources for mission and ministry. Our ministry goals include partnering with United Methodists to grow God's kingdom for the transformation of the world, maintaining high Christian and professional standards, and providing expert counsel, superior value, and a wide range of stewardship services.

Fundraising Services include: 
•  Assisting churches and agencies in raising funds for property acquisition, building construction and renovation, debt reduction and endowment growth  
•  Offering custom-designed services such as feasibility analysis, planning, training and capital campaign consultation.  
  
Investment Services include:  
•  Consulting with trustees and committees on financial planning and investment strategies  
•  Offering competitive rates of returns to clients who invest in money market, short-term bond, fixed income and equity funds  
•  Providing investment opportunities with competitive yields in the Development Fund to United Methodist entities and individuals. This fund was also established for the purpose of offering loans to United Methodst churches, agencies and institutions.  
  
Loan Services include:  
•  Offering low-cost loans that enable churches to construct new buildings, renovate existing facilities, purchase property and refinance debt  
•  Serving as your advisor and lender from start to finish.  
 
Planned Giving Services include: 
•  Establishing endowment funds, which provide a future source of income for the upkeep of buildings, missions, and many other ministries 
•  Consulting with individuals on donor advised funds, charitable remainder unitrusts and gift annuities that make lifetime payments while offering tax benefits.