PURPOSE

Perpetuate the legacy of Cathedral of the Rockies through ongoing financial support!

Provide a mechanism for members of our congregation and other interested people to give long-term financial support!

Provide recognition to those who include the Legacy Endowment Fund in their wills or living trusts or who donate in other ways!

Legacy Committee Officers

Brian Liming, Chairman

Todd Swanstrom, Past Chairman

Terry Frisk, Treasurer

Melinda Sander, Corresponding Secretary

Nancy Briggs, Web Pages

John Briggs, Committee Member

Bob Edwards, Committee Member

Hal Rumsey, Committee Member

Steve Walker, Committee Member

Contact the Legacy team at legacy@boisefumc.org

Legacy Projects and Gifts

The Legacy Endowment Fund annually distributes a portion of its earning to help fund various church ministries and projects. Over the past 12 years, approximately $522,000 has been distributed to the church for projects such as the Amity Campus remodel, improvements to the Cana Chapel, stained glass window restoration, computer & server upgrades, children’s playground equipment, and many more programs. Your gift also helps to fund needed maintenance items in addition to keeping the church debt free. Remember, no gift to the endowment fund is too small and we are very thankful for each and every gift!

Ways to Contribute

There are several ways to contribute to the Legacy Endowment Fund:

  • Cash, Check, or Money Order.
  • Online by credit card.
  • Name the Legacy Endowment Fund to your will or estate plan.
  • Set up a Paid on Death (POD) account at your bank.
  • Gifting securities, stocks, bonds, and/or mutual funds.
  • A charitable gift annuity, charitable remainder trust, or donor advised fund.
  • Designate memorial gifts or an endowed gift.
  • Update your beneficiary designation on your IRA, 401K, life insurance, or personally owned annuity.
  • A qualified charitable donation (QCD), which is available to taxpayers over 70 & 1/2 that have funds in retirement accounts, such as IRAs or 401Ks.

All forms can be emailed to legacy@boisefumc.org or mailed to 717 N 11th St, Boise, ID 83702.

Helpful Resources:

What is a Codicil?

A codicil is a legal document that allows you to make changes or amendments to an existing will without having to rewrite the entire document, serving as an addendum to the original will.

If you wish to name the Legacy Endowment Fund in your will, then you can use the Codicil form linked on this webpage, rather than rewriting your entire will.

How to write a family letter

What is a family letter? It is a written communication intended to share updates, feelings, or to discuss important matters within a family. It is meant to be much more personal than a will or trust. This can be especially helpful in setting up a good estate plan. The letter can help get a family practical steps during a time of grieving–which is often a time when it is difficult to determine next steps. Check out the link below for a more detailed guide on writing a family letter.