About St. Paul's Methodist Foundation of Houston
St. Paul's Methodist Foundation of Houston began in May 1960 with a $100 contribution from Troy N. Whitehurst, who saw the vision of what it would mean to establish a perpetual fund to support the maintenance of St. Paul's beautiful sanctuary, facilities, and grounds. The Foundation was then chartered into being with trustees Albert M. Ball, Claud B. Barrett, M.D. Jenkins, Latimer Murfee, R.G. Rice, W. King Sanders, and Rev. Dr. Alfred H. Freeman, St. Paul's senior minister at that time.
Today, the St. Paul's Methodist Foundation of Houston holds assets valued at more than $14.1 million as of June 30, 2011, and provides more than $540,000 in grants to St. Paul's United Methodist Church in support of its buildings, grounds, and music. Additionally, the Foundation provides nearly $113,000 in grants for scholarships, mission and outreach projects, and lectureships.
Check out the listing of all of our funds and the different ways in which contributions can be directed through the St. Paul's Methodist Foundation of Houston.
For more information or to make a gift to the Foundation, contact Rev. Shelli Williams by email or by telephoning the church office.
Investments and Financial Reporting
The Foundation's funds are currently professionally managed and invested by Vanguard Asset Management Services, Valley Forge, PA, and Heartspring Methodist Foundation, Houston, TX. Financial statements are prepared quarterly and, as of the quarter ending September 30, 2010, reflect a total of $13,044,226 in endowed deposits.
Annual Reports are distributed each year to all members and affiliates of St. Paul's and to anyone else who requests a copy. If you would like to receive a copy of our 2010 Annual Report, you may contact Daniel Hatten by e-mail or by telephoning the church office at 713-528-0527.
