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Plymouth Church Foundation



The Plymouth Foundation: A legacy of caring and sharing
The Plymouth Church Foundation accepts contributions from caring supporters and shares the earnings generated by these gifts with others in the Plymouth family—often creating new, and unimagined futures. More

Foundation Finances
As of December 31, 2008, the Foundation's endowment was $3,224,000. The Foundation also is beneficiary of deferred gifts of life insurance policies, gift annuities and charitable remainder unitrusts totaling $800,000. More

How to Name Us as Beneficiary of Your Retirement Plan
If you would like to change the beneficiary of your retirement plan to benefit the Plymouth Church Foundation but are worried that the process may be inconvenient and complicated, you're about to be pleasantly surprised. Read how easy it is. More

The Mess She Nearly Left: Estate Plan Review Averts Potential Heartache
When Tracy O'Brien* created her first will in 2002, her goal was simple—to protect the future of her only son. Estate planning attorney Johni Hays reviews the 2002 plan and gives her advice to ensure Tracy's goals are met. More

Good Things Happen When You Make a Will
What do you want your will to do? When kept up-to-date, your will can specify your exact wishes. Check to make sure your will covers these seven planning practices. More

Research Reveals What the Kids Will Think of Your Charitable Intentions
Have you thought about including the Plymouth Church Foundation in your estate plan—as the beneficiary of your retirement plan assets or as a recipient in your will, for example—but hesitated because you were worried about providing for your family? New research reveals how your loved ones feel about sharing their inheritance. More

 

Bequest Language


The official bequest language for the Plymouth Church Foundation is:

"I, [name], of [city, state, ZIP], give, devise and bequeath to Plymouth Congregational Church Foundation [written amount or percentage of the estate or description of property] for its unrestricted use and purpose."

Learn more about making a bequest.

"The Foundation is a catalyst enabling us to realize alternate visions, alternate futures."

—Sr. Minister David Ruhe

"The Stepping Stones grant helped start a life-changing ministry."

—Angie Witmer, Minister to Young Adults and Youth

"The Foundation grant meant each choir received new robes—symbolizing they are one voice in the church."

—Sharon Parker-Lenihan, Director of Adult Music and Fine Arts

"Contributing to the Foundation is an act of faith, because with your contribution you plant a tree in whose shade you may never sit."

—Sr. Minister David Ruhe

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