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 12/2022, 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 12/2021, Missouri United Methodist generated $4.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.1% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2014, Missouri United Methodist has awarded 279 individual grants totaling $7,157,629. 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

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE MISSOURI UNITED METHODIST FOUNDATION, INCORPORATED (THE FOUNDATION) IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION PROVIDING FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND AID TO CLERGY, GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES AND STUDENTS, STEWARDSHIP AND PLANNED GIVING EDUCATION TO INDIVIDUALS AND CHURCHES. THE FOUNDATION SOLICITS AND RECEIVES GIFTS, MANAGES AND INVESTS CUSTODIAL FUNDS AND NET ASSET FUNDS, ADMINISTERS TRUSTS AND ANNUITIES, AND DISTRIBUTES FUNDS FOR CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES AS THEY PERTAIN TO THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IN MISSOURI AND ELSEWHERE, AND INCLUDES ORGANIZATIONS THAT SHARE COMMON BONDS AND CONVICTIONS WITH THOSE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH.

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.


PROVIDED FUNDS TO 12 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS ATTENDING THEOLOGICAL SEMINARIES DURING 2022. 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.


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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Bob Brown
Trustee
$0
Charles Foudree
Treasurer
$0
Clifford Sledge Jr
Trustee
$0
David Guess
Trustee
$0
Gary Powell
Trustee
$0
Jeff Stuerman
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,444,699
Investment income $1,898,597
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $681,119
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,560,303

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Missouri United Methodist has awarded $996,101 in support to 38 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

8020 CHURCH

PURPOSE: USED FOR NEW CHURCH START

$50,000

ASHLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

$30,000

AVONDALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

$9,804

BROADWAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH-PLATTSBURG

PURPOSE: TO FUND OPERATING EXPENSES FOR FIRST 12 MONTHS OF FEEDING MINISTRY AS COMMUNITY OUTREACH.

$6,000

BROADWAYKEYSTONE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

$59,000

CASSIDY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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

$34,893
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