SCF Endowment Fund

Background & Purpose 

The Mission Statement for Sunriver Christian Fellowship states:

SCF is committed to being a visible presence of Christian love and unity, growing in faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and witnessing this faith through service to the needs of the community and the world.

The Endowment Fund was created by SCF in 2002 to enhance and expand the service ministries of the congregation beyond what can be accomplished through its operating funds. The Fund is governed by an “Enabling Resolution, Policies and Guidelines” document approved by the congregation.

The Fund is a true endowment fund meaning that gifts to the fund will be held in perpetuity and are protected by Oregon law and the federal Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act. Distributions from the Fund are limited to income earned from invested funds and are used to support various outreach and social service ministries. The Fund’s principal is invested with the Episcopal Church Foundation (ECF) which manages endowment funds for hundreds of churches and church-related organizations.

Seven Trustees elected by the congregation manage and administer the Fund.

Making a Difference

Since 2020, the Endowment Fund has distributed, from earned income, nearly $100,000 to more than 20 local, regional, national and international non-profit organizations providing a variety of services including COVID relief, child abuse prevention, wildfire relief, college scholarships, medical services, refugee resettlement support, homeless services and other activities. A complete list of grants can be provided upon request.

Organizations are researched and grant applications are received and thoroughly evaluated by the Trustees before decisions are made regarding approval and amount.

Gifts to the Endowment Fund contribute to the growth of the Fund principal and an expanded ability to provide more support to worthy organizations.

Opportunities to Leave Your Legacy and Participate

The SCF Endowment Fund provides an opportunity for individuals to contribute to creating a lasting legacy of themselves, their loved ones and SCF. Gifts provided as a memorial will be recognized on the Memorial Board displayed at the entrance to the SCF Sanctuary.

Contributions can be made in many ways including the following commonly used vehicles/tools:

• Gifts of Cash – A gift of cash (check or debit) is the simplest and most direct way to contribute.
• Gifts of Appreciated Securities – A gift of appreciated securities (stocks, bonds, mutual funds) that you have owned for more than one year offers a significant tax benefit because you can receive a charitable deduction and avoid the taxable capital gain.
• Qualified Charitable Deduction from Your IRA – A gift of a qualified charitable deduction from your IRA provides the benefit of avoiding the taxable capital gain and can be counted toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD).
• Life Insurance Policies – If you have a policy that is no longer necessary for family protection, you can transfer ownership to the Fund and receive a charitable deduction.

Additional Ways to Contribute Include the Following

• Gifts of real estate

• Charitable gift annuity

• Bequest in a will or estate planning document

• Retirement plan beneficiary designation

• Life insurance beneficiary designation

• Company matching programs

Legacy giving is a personal matter. SCF encourages you to consult with your attorney and/or tax advisor to review the foregoing information.

Questions or Further Information

Questions or requests for further information can be addressed to the Endowment Fund Trustees in person, by telephone, by email, or by mail. Names of Trustees are listed in the SCF Directory, and in each monthly SCF newsletter.