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                                                                        ADVANTAGES OF A LOCAL CHURCH OR CONFERENCE INSTITUTION USING THE SERVICES OF THE FOUNDATION: 

                                                                        • Using the Foundation frees the church or institution to devote energy to matters related to ministry and promotion of planned gifts.  
                                                                        • The Foundation assumes responsibility for the administration and investment of your funds.
                                                                        • The church or institution may have several accounts: such as:
                                                                          • Mission Fund - for missions in and/or beyond the local church and community
                                                                          • Building Fund - for maintenance, care, improvements, and construction of physical facilities 
                                                                          • General Endowment Fund - for special ministries and needs determined by the leadership of the church or institution.
                                                                        • Individuals may establish a trust with a local church, ministries, or church-related institutions named as the final beneficiary.
                                                                        • The Foundation may be named as trustee for funds left by bequest for the benefit of the church or institution.
                                                                        • The Foundation has Director's Liability Insurance.
                                                                        • The President and the Treasurer of the Foundation are bonded.
                                                                        • The Foundation had assets of over $36,260,712 as of December 31, 2011.  
                                                                        • Deposits and withdrawals may be made at any time.   
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