Your faith.
Your legacy.
For generations to come.
About the Foundation
Several years ago, the leadership of Stillwater First United Methodist Church recognized the importance of creating a permanent foundation - one that would carry the mission of the Church forward for generations to come.
The Stillwater First United Methodist Church Foundation, Inc. was established to receive and steward planned gifts, memorials, and donations with care and purpose. Chartered by the State of Oklahoma and recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) religious and charitable organization, the Foundation serves as a trusted home for legacy giving.
How Gifts Make an Impact
Every gift is an investment in the future of God’s work through our church. Income from the Foundation helps grow and sustain the ministries of Stillwater First United Methodist Church - supporting opportunities for ministry and mission, year after year, generation after generation.
Gifts may be used for:
The upkeep and renovation of church property
Benevolent and charitable work
Educational programs
Ways to Give
When can gifts be made? Anytime!
The Foundation regularly receives memorials - each one a heartfelt expression of gratitude, remembrance, or hope for the future.
Your gift is more than a donation - it is a legacy that ensures the ministries of Stillwater First United Methodist Church continue to thrive for years to come!
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Including the Foundation in your will or estate plan allows your faith to impact future generations. You can designate a portion of your estate, a percentage, or specific assets to sustain the church’s ministries long-term.
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Living memorials are gifts made in honor or memory of a loved one. They celebrate milestones or preserve a legacy while directly supporting the church’s mission.
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You can designate the Foundation as a beneficiary of an existing or new life insurance policy. This is a simple way to make a meaningful gift that often exceeds the size of your premiums.
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Donating property such as a home, farmland, or commercial space can bring lasting benefit to the church. Gifts of real estate may also offer tax advantages or avoid capital gains.
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Cash gifts are the most direct way to support the Foundation’s work. Whether given once or regularly, each gift strengthens the church’s ministries today and for the future.
Learn More
Your gift is more than a donation - it is a legacy that ensures the ministries of Stillwater First United Methodist Church continue to thrive for years to come! Please take a moment to watch this short video to learn more about how others have made the choice to leave a lasting impact at our church.
Next Steps
Have questions about planned giving, or ready to make a donation? Our Foundation Administrator is here to guide you through the process and help you find the best way to leave your legacy.
Our office hours are Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm.
Phone: (405) 372-5854
Email: churchoffice@fumcstw.org
We would be honored to talk with you about how your gift can support the ministries of Stillwater First United Methodist Church for generations to come.