The Gloria Dei Church Endowment Fund has been established to promote the development of the Church in worship and programs for the enrichment of individuals and communities, and to secure the future of the Church and the Christian commitments of its congregation. Specifically, the Fund shall engage in the following activities:

• Acquiring, owning and managing financial assets through donation, gift, bequest, will, insurance policy, etc.

• Holding and investing acquired funds to preserve and protect the principle while allowing for growth and a reliable stream of income for distribution.

• Distributing income from invested funds solely and exclusively for charitable, educational and religious purposes consistent with the objectives of the Gloria Dei Church.

Who Benefits - Through your gift you benefit in the knowledge that you have contributed to a growing ministry in your church, The Gloria Dei Church Endowment Fund.

Through your gift or bequest you benefit in the knowledge that organizations, groups or individuals, have been granted funding for charitable, educational and religious purposes consistent with the objectives of the church.

Ways to Give - Gifts in Honor of, or in Memory of a friend or loved one, given to the Gloria Dei Church Endowment Fund, can be arranged in many ways. All gifts are tax deductible for State and Federal tax purposes.  Gifts cannot be restricted as only the income earned on the invested principal is distributed to support the mission of the fund.

The members of the Board of Directors are available to help you make your gift or bequest.  Listed below are some of the ways you can make the gift of your choice to the Gloria Dei Church Endowment Fund.

• Estate Planning Gifts (via a will, living trust, life insurance policy, etc.).

• Outright Gifts (cash, check, money order)

Codicil Sample - A codicil is simply an addition or change to your current Will.  

You may choose to write a codicil because rewriting your will in its entirety can be time consuming and costly.  The codicil is a simple, easy document that is helpful for simple changes, brought about by a death, a birth, a divorce, a move, or the addition of a bequest to a charity.

As a legal document, a codicil must adhere to the formalities of a regular Will.  

Many states have different stipulations for a valid codicil so be sure to check the requirements of your state with your attorney.  Any attorney can write a codicil for you; it does not have to be the person who prepared your original Will.  Always be sure to sign, date, and make copies of the codicil and attach it to your original Will and all copies.

The sample Codicil is provided for information purposes only. Individual needs will vary, and it is strongly recommended you consult your attorney in this regard.

     Sample Codicil Form, PDF file 

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You may open the PDF file and print the Sample Codicil Form or you may obtain a copy of the form from the church office.

The Scholarship Award - named in honor of Ernest O. Goelz (Note - Goelz rhymes with Bells) The board of directors of the Gloria Dei Church Endowment Fund have named the Funds Scholarship Award in memory of it's former Church Council Liaison, the late Ernest O. Goelz.  

The Scholarship is awarded to a youth of the church who has participated in and supported the activities and programs of Gloria Dei Church. The award is open to those who are seeking continuing education in college, or (technical or vocational) school. It is given based on achievement, scholarship and financial need. 

The 2008 Scholarship Application Form - You may open the PDF file and print the (letter size) 8 1/2" x 11" application form or you may obtain a copy of the application form from the church office.

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Endowment Fund Gift Cards

Has someone reached a momentous milestone in their life and you'd like honor their accomplishments?

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Has someone passed on from this life and you'd like to honor their memory?

Gift Cards are a thoughtful, caring way to honor someone, and your monetary gift helps to build the on-going benevolence of the Gloria Dei Church Endowment Fund.

The card shows the Gloria Dei bell tower with the sun shining down on it, and the inscription, "The bell tower sounds the call to worship, and the faithful respond to the call".

Whether your gift is for $10 or $1,000; make Endowment Fund Gift Cards your first choice.

Gift Cards may be purchased through the church office.

2007 Endowment Fund - Ernest Goelz Merit Scholarships