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
Since distributions began in 2011, the Legacy Endowment Fund has provided a steady and meaningful source of support for the ministries of both campuses of First United Methodist Church in Boise. Through 2026, the Fund will have distributed a total of $657,049, strengthening programs that nurture worship, spiritual growth, outreach, and care for the congregation and wider community. These annual distributions extend the impact of faithful giving far beyond a single generation, allowing past gifts to continue serving present and future needs. The Fund helps both campuses plan with greater confidence, sustain important ministries, and respond to new opportunities for service. In this way, the Legacy Endowment Fund stands as a lasting expression of stewardship, vision, and commitment to the church’s mission.
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.