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March 10, 2026
Continuing a Legacy
In the spring of 2002, Zella Mounts established the Horace Mounts Memorial Endowment as a lasting expression of faith, generosity, and the shared commitment to service that defined her life with her husband, Horace.
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March 4, 2026
Monthly Market Review
February 2026 U.S Overview February proved to be a challenging month for U.S. equity markets, driven primarily by a sharp rotation away from mega-cap technology and software stocks.

March 4, 2026
Continued Care
In 1996, Elsie M. Newkirk established a fund with the Foundation, an enduring expression of her diligent service and generous spirit. Elsie was a registered nurse and an educator, teaching surgical and obstetrical nursing.

February 4, 2026
Monthly Market Review
January 2026 U.S Overview January brought a cautious but positive start to U.S Equity markets.

February 3, 2026
New Financial Literacy Course
Financial Literacy for all individuals is crucial, but it tends to be even more important for pastors as they are not only responsible for their own financial well-being, but they can also play a significant role in the financial…

January 28, 2026
Energize - Community Spaces
Foundation staff recently attended the Information Session about Energize – Community Spaces from King County, hosted on January 22, 2026, with presenters Jenny Cooper and Terry Sullivan.

January 23, 2026
Opportunity: Financial Leadership for Congregations
The Garrett Collective is offering Financial Leadership for Churches Learn more about this course here. Quick Details: Meets online: Feb 2, Feb 16, March 2, March 16, March 30, April 13, April 27. Cost: $500, with a sliding scale available.

January 6, 2026
Monthly Market Review
U.S Overview Throughout 2025, the U.S. economy proved more resilient than many experts expected, despite inflation concerns, political uncertainty, and shifting monetary policy.

December 8, 2025
A Hidden Blessing: Funds Your Church May Not Know It Has
The holiday season reminds us that some of the best gifts are the ones we never expected. In that same spirit, we want to share a simple tip that could uncover financial resources for your ministry.

December 3, 2025
Monthly Market Review
U.S Overview November marked the end to the longest government shutdown in U.S history. While Congress arrived at a resolution, the shutdown had the effect of disrupting the publication of official U.S. Economic data.

November 17, 2025
Growing Generosity
This month, as we celebrated All Saints Day, we were reminded of the many people whose generosity continues to shape our ministry. Among these saints is Cathy Jane Dowrey, whose birthday would have been November 14.

November 4, 2025
Monthly Market Review
U.S Overview Despite high prices and global uncertainty, the U.S. economy stayed strong in October. Companies continue to invest heavily in artificial intelligence (AI), helping to boost productivity and keep the economy from slowing down.
