What is the Foundation for the Future?
Salem’s Foundation for the Future was created to support long-term ministries that transform lives and share the love of Jesus with a world in need. With a little planning, your gift can be a meaningful testament to your faith, an inspiration to your family and friends, and a force for life changing ministry in St. Louis and beyond for future generations.
Where does the money go?
All gifts are invested at the Missouri Methodist Foundation and distributions are managed by Salem’s Leadership Board. Giving funds to ministries in the areas of: Music, Scholarship, Mission, Buildings, and Future Ministries.
How to Give
There are many ways to give! Planned Gifts can come from various assets, including cash, securities, retirement plans/IRA assets, estate or trust gifts, or life insurance benefits. We encourage you to complete a Donor Declaration form to help direct the use of your Planned Gift to Salem. You can also give now to honor a loved one or an important life event. Contributions of all sizes are appreciated.
Five simple ways to create your own legacy gift in 15 minutes or less:
Create a partial beneficiary designation on your retirement account (IRA, 401K, 403B).
Create a partial beneficiary designation on your life insurance policy.
Create a partial beneficiary designation on your health savings account (HSA).
Add a “Payable on Death” designation on an account at your bank.
Create a one-page codicil or amendment to include a bequest in your will or trust.
Honor a loved one or an important life event in your family by making a gift to celebrate.
Make a gift now