Missouri United Methodist

Organization Overview

Missouri United Methodist is located in Columbia, MO. The organization was established in 1974. According to its NTEE Classification (X21) the organization is classified as: Protestant, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Missouri United Methodist employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Missouri United Methodist is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2020, Missouri United Methodist generated $2.6m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.7m during the year ending 12/2020. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2014, Missouri United Methodist has awarded 241 individual grants totaling $6,161,528. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE MISSION OF THE MISSOURI UNITED METHODIST FOUNDATION IS TO ESTABLISH, GROW AND ADMINISTER FUNDS, TOOLS AND EDUCATION FOR PLANNED GIVING TO STRENGTHEN AND ENABLE UNITED METHODIST MINISTRY IN MISSOURI.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE FOUNDATION ADMINISTERS A MINISTRY GRANT PROGRAM AND UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, STEWARDSHIP COUNSEL FOR LOCAL CHURCH LEADERS, AND PRINTED MATERIALS IN BULK QUANTITIES FOR LOCAL CHURCHES FREE OF CHARGE. THE FOUNDATION ASSISTS INDIVIDUAL DONORS IN MAKING GIFTS OF STOCK AND CREATING GIFT ANNUITIES AND OTHER PLANNED GIFTS. THE FOUNDATION SERVES AS AN AGENCY INVESTOR FOR LOCAL CHURCHES AND OTHER UM-RELATED CHARITABLE ENTITIES. THE FOUNDATION ADMINISTERS THE CLERGY AND CHURCH FINANCIAL MINISTRY (C2FM) WHICH PROVIDES EDUCATION, COACHING, AND DIRECT FINANCIAL AID TO PASTORS.


IN RESPONSE TO THE IDENTIFIED PRIORITIES OF THE MISSOURI ANNUAL CONFERENCE, THE FOUNDATION AUTHORIZES FUNDING TO THE CONFERENCE FOR EVANGELISM, CHURCH DEVELOPMENT, NEEDS OF RETIRED CLERGY, UM YOUTH CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS, CONGREGATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND TO IDENTIFY AND ENCOURAGE PERSONS TO BECOME ORDAINED UMC CLERGY AND FUNDS ARE USED TO PROVIDE FOOD FOR ORPHAN CHILDREN LIVING AT THE CAROLYN BELSHE ORPHANAGE IN MOZAMBIQUE. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES SIGNIFICANT FUNDING FOR THE MOAC FELLOWSHIPS, A PROGRAM PROVIDING COMPENSATION TO EARLY CAREER PASTORS SERVING A TWO-YEAR FELLOWSHIP ON STAFF AT SELECT MISSOURI UM CHURCHES.


PROVIDED FUNDS DIRECTLY TO THE DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS PROGRAM OF THE UNITED METHODIST HIGHER EDUCATION FOUNDATION (UMHEF) FOR THE BENEFIT OF UNDERGRADUATE AND SEMINARY STUDENTS WHO ATTEND CENTRAL METHODIST UNIVERSITY (FAYETTE, MISSOURI) OR SAINT PAUL SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY (OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS) AND ARE MEMBERS OF UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES IN MISSOURI. ALSO PROVIDED FUNDS DIRECTLY TO THE GENERAL BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION & MINISTRY (GBHEM) FOR THEIR EXCELLENCE IN CLERGY LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS FUNDING FULL-TIME MISSOURI MASTER OF DIVINITY SEMINARY STUDENTS WHO DEMONSTRATE FINANCIAL NEED AND HOW THE SCHOLARSHIP WILL HELP AVOID ADDITIONAL STUDENT LOANS.


PROVIDED FUNDS TO 12 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS ATTENDING THEOLOGICAL SEMINARIES DURING 2021. ALL STUDENTS ARE CANDIDATES FOR ORDAINED PASTORAL MINISTRY IN THE MISSOURI ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. ALL FUNDS WERE PAID TO THE RESPECTIVE SEMINARY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE STUDENT.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
David Atkins
President
$154,000
Monett Lite
Corporate Treasurer
$101,500
Kent D Thomas
Chair
$0
Jon Gray
Vice-Chair
$0
Jeff Stuerman
Investment Chair
$0
Charles Foudree
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$643,846
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $25,586
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$643,846
Total Program Service Revenue$443,776
Investment income $999,985
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $501,411
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,589,018

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Missouri United Methodist has awarded $751,780 in support to 29 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF HANNIBAL

PURPOSE: USED FOR FOOD PANTRY AND GENERAL RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF HANNIBAL

$96,858

MO CONFERENCE

PURPOSE: FUNDS USED FOR EVANGELISM, CHURCH DEVELOPMENT, NEEDS OF RETIRED CLERGY, UM YOUTH CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS, CONGREGATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND TO IDENTIFY AND ENCOURAGE PERSONS TO BECOME ORDAINED UMC CLERGY, MOZAMBIQUE INITIATIVE.

$78,858

CASSIDY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

PURPOSE: USED FOR GENERAL RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CASSIDY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

$75,000

MISSOURI CONFERENCE- PASTORAL & CONGREGATIONAL EXCELLENCE

PURPOSE: TO HELP FUND MOAC FELLOWS FOR THE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS AT MISSOURI UMC, BLUE SPRINGS FIRST UMC, ST. JAMES UMC

$72,500

BROADWAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

PURPOSE: USED FOR GENERAL RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE BROADWAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

$55,500

GALLATIN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

PURPOSE: USED FOR GENERAL RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GALLATIN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

$49,959
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Missouri United Methodist has recieved totaling $24,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program

Southeastern, PA

PURPOSE: FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE

$19,500
$5,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$33,471,718
Earnings$5,636,861
Net Contributions$582,132
Grants$1,231,968
Ending Balance$38,458,743

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