Foundation FAQs
The benefits begin with the satisfaction of making a gift which will have a lasting impact on countless lives. Your gift may ensure the excellence of Mountain Brook Baptist Church’s ministry and mission actions now and in future years. You may also benefit from one or more of many tax advantages associated with making current and deferred gifts.
Anyone can donate, whether or not that person is a member of Mountain Brook Baptist Church; however, the foundation was established as a means for church members to support the ministries and missions of Mountain Brook Baptist Church.
There is no specific amount of donation required. If $25,000, or more, is donated, the donor may request that a specifically named fund be created in accordance with the donor’s intentions and consistent with the missions of Mountain Brook Baptist Church.
Yes, your donation should be in addition to your annual tithe and offerings. Many members may choose to make estate planning gifts.
You are required to allocate your gift to one of the four funds. You can grant the Board complete discretion over how to allocate your gift and its investment returns, or you can designate your gift for the support of specific missions, ministries, events, or functions.
The Board believes investment decisions are driven by market cycles and the assets will be managed accordingly with a focus on minimizing risk while attempting to achieve a reasonable return through diversification.
The Board will make distributions when appropriate to support the missions and ministries of Mountain Brook Baptist Church and in accordance with the requirements of any designated funds.
Contact the Executive Director, any Board member, or the church’s financial officer for a preliminary discussion of your proposed gift and how you would like it applied.