Bethel is blessed with two dedicated endowment funds that help sustain our ministry, preserve our facilities, and support our mission for future generations.
Bethel Endowment Fund
Established in 1990
The Bethel Endowment Fund (Facilities Endowment) was created to strengthen and preserve the physical home of our church in perpetuity. Gifts to this endowment build the fund’s principal, while the income generated from its investments is used for the care and maintenance of our buildings. This ensures that the regular tithes and offerings of our congregation can go further in supporting Bethel’s ministries and outreach.
Past Projects Supported by the Facilities Endowment:
Steeple and column renovation
Organ Overhaul
Installation of new exterior windows
Daycare upgrades to meet codes compliance
Restroom renovations
Fellowship Hall carpet and parlor flooring improvements
The Charles F. Grant Jr. Endowment
Established in 2019
The Charles F. Grant Jr. Endowment is designed primarily to support Bethel’s mission to grow and develop disciples for Christ. This fund provides financial support for ministries, programs, and initiatives that deepen faith, expand outreach, and nurture discipleship within our church and community.
Grant applications are welcomed from Bethel’s working committees for programs that align with the mission of the endowment and meet established grant criteria.
Bethel Endowment Committee
Both endowment funds are overseen by the Bethel Endowment Committee, which ensures faithful stewardship of the gifts entrusted to Bethel. The committee is currently chaired by Kim Jolley, who may be contacted at kimajolley@gmail.com with endowment-related questions.
Committee Membership includes:
Chairpersons of the Administrative Board, Finance, and Stewardship
A designated member from the Board of Trustees
Three members-at-large elected by the Charge Conference
The Senior Pastor
The Senior Church Treasurer
How to Contribute
Members and friends of Bethel may contribute to either of the church’s endowment funds:
Bethel (Facilities) Endowment Fund
Charles F. Grant Jr. Endowment
To Give by Check:
Write checks to Bethel UMC and specify the intended fund—
“Bethel Endowment” or “Grant Endowment”—in the memo line.
To Give Online:
Bethel’s online giving platform includes options that allow you to designate your gift to the Bethel Endowment or the Charles F. Grant Jr. Endowment.
Your generosity helps ensure that Bethel’s facilities remain strong and our mission continues to grow for generations to come.
Fund Management & Investment Allocation
Both endowment funds are professionally managed by the South Carolina United Methodist Foundation, which provides financial oversight and long-term investment guidance.
The endowment portfolio is structured with an asset allocation of approximately 65% cash and fixed income, and 35% equities (mutual funds)
This balanced approach is designed to preserve the endowments’ principle, generate stable income for ministry and facility support, and ensure responsible stewardship of all gifts entrusted to Bethel.