The endowments are permanent, donor-funded pools whose earnings fuel ministries and special projects beyond the church’s annual operating and building budgets—ensuring St. Luke’s mission endures for generations. Please see our current Endowment Impact Report.
Governance & Investment
The funds are overseen by an endowment committee elected by Charge Conference. Gifts may be given via wills, insurance, real estate, cash, and other planned giving options. The principal is preserved and invested with the Florida United Methodist Foundation for long-term growth.
Ways to Give
Cash/checks
Bequests (fixed sum or %)
Stocks / bonds
IRA or retirement-plan designation
Payable-on-death account
Gift annuity
Life-income contract
Trusts
Life-insurance (full or partial)
Personal property
Real estate
Memorial/tribute gifts
Any living gift for immediate tax benefits.
Designated Endowment Funds
- General – Flexible support for needs outside other funds.
- Capital Expenditures – Land, buildings, equipment, software, other long-life assets.
- Education – Classes for all ages, clergy/staff development, St. Luker scholarships.
- Arts – Music, visual arts, written composition.
- Congregational Care – Support groups, disaster relief, job assistance, hardship aid.
- Missions Capital – Capital projects for external mission partners (est. 2008).
- Community Counseling Center – Expands mental-health services; scholarships for care.
- McKeefery Seminary Scholarship – Supports Florida Conference seminarians pursuing ordination.
- Sanctuary Choir & Orchestra – Ensures the future of St. Luke’s choral and orchestral ministry.
Already named St. Luke’s in your estate?
Thank you! Let us know, so we can honor your intent and express our gratitude. Your gift will remain confidential and, if you prefer, anonymous.
Give Online? Select “Endowment Fund”. If you’d like to designate to a specific fund, add the name of the fund in the “leave a note” option.
Give in Person? Place your gift in the offering plate using an offering envelope, noting the fund on the envelope or in the memo line of your check. You may also give via the Building C lockbox.
Questions / Seminars: Contact Scooter Leonard, Executive Director of Administration, 407-876-4991 x223.
