Foundation News: September 2024

It's not too late:

Apply for a Carma Mohler Grant today!

Carma Mohler founded this grant program as a means to eliminate food insecurity in Iowa. Every year, IUMF selects deserving organizations around the state who are working toward Ms. Mohler's goal of hunger relief.


Above are pictures from previous recipients showing items purchased with Carma Mohler Grants: (from left to right) new refrigerator at Calvary First UMC food pantry in Ames, hot food carriers for the Hand of Luke program at New Hope UMC in Des Moines, raised planters for the community garden at Sheridan Park UMC in Des Moines, and new shelving for the food pantry in Fredericksburg.


If you are part of or know about a group like these, we encourage you to visit our website and download the application. All applications must be postmarked by October 1st to be considered. Grant winners will be announced later this fall.

Our Gift to You: Complimentary Estate Planning Consultation


IUMF is excited to offer estate planning sessions, made possible through our partnership with esteemed attorney Johni Hays of Thompson & Associates. Each month, Johni meets with individuals, couples or families to review or create a personalized estate plan. There’s absolutely no obligation to make a gift, and you can opt out at any time. With several satisfied clients having completed the process, there are timeslots available. To schedule your initial meeting, please email us at info@iumf.org or call 515-974-8927. Learn more on our website.

Did you know? We partner with UMHEF in Dollars for Scholars!


If you plan to apply for a Foundation or any UM scholarship this year, we encourage you to see if it is eligible for matching through Dollars for Scholars. Your $1,000 award could turn into $4,000!


The United Methodist Higher Education Foundation (UMHEF) is looking for more partner churches to help send students to college! Learn more and see their current list of partners on their website. They also have tips on how to ask your pastor or church leader to participate!


IUMF scholarships open for application December 1 and most UMHEF scholarships open January 1.

More Resources

Discipleship Ministries' webinar on September 17th: Optimize Your Year-End Giving

Stelter: 7 Qualities that Make a Great Fundraiser

Lewis Center: Is a Simplified Leadership Structure Right for Your Church?

Iowa United Methodist Foundation
515.974.8927 | info@iumf.org https://iumf.org/
CONNECT WITH US!
Facebook  Instagram