Planned Giving Home

Welcome to Texas Methodist Foundation
Gift Planning
Embracing the Wesleyan tradition of giving to support churches and charitable causes in their communities is important to many United Methodists. By facilitating discernment and transformational giving, the planned giving staff strives to serve donors with integrity. We assist potential donors in aligning stewardship goals with personal values and financial programs. The resources on this site can be used to strengthen one's giving ability.

Benefits for Family and United Methodist Ministries

Many options for giving to a United Methodist ministry or the Texas Methodist Foundation have wonderful benefits for donors including increased income and generous tax savings as well as the joy and grace granted through giving in faith. Start your gift planning journey by meeting some of our United Methodist friends who have utilized a variety of giving options. Just click on the picture to view each story.

Honoring a Son's Love for Life
Imagine losing a family member who spread joy and laughter everywhere he went, someone who lived life to its fullest. What if that person were your teenaged son? How would you amend grief into hope for the future? More on Honoring a Son's Love for Life >>.

Sustaining Local Ministry through Charitable Gifts
What would your community be like without your church? How would its absence sway the lives not only of your church's membership but countless others who are touched by your congregation's reach every week? More on Sustaining Local Ministry through Charitable Gifts >>.

Building Foundations through Gift Planning
As the former director of the Chapelwood United Methodist Church Foundation, Herb knows just how important it is to build a permanent fund a congregation can rely on for future needs. More on Building Foundations through Gift Planning >>.

Marriage Ministries Center Thrives Through Gift Planning
There are many worthy causes and deserving people receiving help and hope from The United Methodist Church. More on Marriage Ministries Center Thrives Through Gift Planning >>.

Resources for Timeless Giving

There are several steps to help you make wise and prudent timeless gifts. These pages are here to help you learn how gift planning ideas can be of personal benefit. Let us suggest a few steps that would help you in that process.

Darrell Loyless, PhD, CFRE
VP Advancement

We at the Texas Methodist Foundation have the priviledge to work with many people around the state as they make timeless gifts. The most gratifying aspect of our work is sharing in the joy and satisfaction the donor experiences as they help shape the future of others beyond their lifetimes with provisions for ministry. Please feel free to call me at 800-933-5502 if I can run a proposal or be of assistance to you.

Professional Advisors

We also have a complete tax update service for CPAs, attorneys, CLUs, CFPs, ChFCs, trust officers and other professional friends. The GiftLaw services are made available to all advisors as a free service. We also are always available to assist in helping you provide clients with clear and understandable gift illustrations. If you would like assistance with a gift illustration, please contact dloyless@tmf-fdn.org.

If you are a professional advisor, you may take the following steps on this site.