Endowment Fund

The Endowment Fund of this church has been in existence for decades, since the 1990s, built with many contributions of various sizes. Having a strong endowment provides financial support for the faith-based community both now and in the future. It builds the vitality of the church and creates strong bonds within the congregation and with the larger community. 

Donations are welcome from members, friends, family, and the extended community at any time. Making a donation to the UUCSV Endowment is frequently chosen by members, friends, and family either to honor the memory of a loved one who has passed away or to recognize and honor someone special at any time. The Endowment is also a way for people to leave a legacy; individuals can include the UUCSV Endowment in their wills and estate planning. 

Each year the Endowment Fund Committee, depending on market conditions, withdraws a certain amount of money to fund activities that are not part of the annual UUCSV church operating budget. Projects have included community outreach, special music for church services, improvements to the sound system, religious and spiritual education, and many other projects.

You may make a donation here at any time and, if you choose, you may donate, in memory of someone, or to honor someone, or to support the Endowment Fund in general. 

The grant request, approval and grant giving cycle begins with an announcement in January of each year and generally accepts requests until some time in March. Grant requests are approved by the Endowment Fund Committee and the UUCSV Board and final decisions are announced at the annual members’ meeting in June.

For more information, you may contact the Church Administrator who can connect you to an Endowment Fund Committee. Or you may contact any member: Suzanne Lareau, Chair, or Alice Irvan, Treasurer, or Leah Robinson, or Gary Fillmore, or Barbara Dennis.