The Advent Foundation

About the Advent Foundation

Established in 1983, the Advent Foundation was created by and for the Episcopal Church of the Advent to honor its history, sustain the present, and nurture the future. The Foundation’s primary purposes are:

  • To hold, manage, invest, and reinvest gifts in trust for the use and benefit of the Church of the Advent.
  • To employ prudent investment and reinvestment methods to ensure the best preservation of and income from such investments.
  • To provide continuity in the Advent’s investment and endowment program, supporting its charitable, religious, and educational efforts through its ministries and facilities.

How to contribute to the Advent Foundation

Below are three ways to give to the Advent Foundation. All gifts are gratefully received and will go to further strengthen the ministry of the Episcopal Church of the Advent. Each gift will be promptly acknowledged and the amount is kept confidential.

Tributes & Memorials

A tribute gift is an opportunity to say thank you, acknowledge a special occasion (birthday, anniversary, graduation, baptism, wedding or any other celebration), or to recognize someone in a special way.

A memorial gift to the Advent Foundation is a wonderful way to remember and pay respect to a deceased family member or other loved one. This gift provides an opportunity to convey sympathy to their family and to honor their memory.

Please click here for the form to make a gift.

Planned Giving

Planned giving is an effective way of ensuring the future vitality of the Episcopal Church of the Advent by making a bequest in your will through a trust arrangement, retirement plan, or life insurance policy. Parishioners who make a provision for the Advent Foundation as a part of their estate make up the members of the Legacy Society.

A planned gift to the Advent Foundation can be made in various ways to reduce your estate tax liability. Please consult with your attorney or financial adviser for guidance in determining the planned gift approach that is right for you and your family.