Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about the Trinity Foundation.
What is the Trinity Foundation?
The Trinity Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, established in 2011 to manage the long-term financial assets for the exclusive use of Trinity Episcopal Church.
How much money is currently in the fund?
As of early 2026, the current investment fund balance was approximately $3.1 million.
How is the investment spent?
The Trinity Foundation funds are solely for the benefit of Trinity Episcopal Church. Only the Trinity Episcopal Church Vestry and the Rector can determine how to spend the funds. Since 2011, the Trinity Foundation has distributed over $1,700,000 to Trinity Episcopal Church. Historically, up to 5% of the Trinity Foundation’s earnings support essential church needs.
What specific projects have been funded?
All Trinity outreach projects are funded by the Trinity Foundation, with yearly donations of $60,000 to area non-profits serving those in need in our community. Additional funds have paid for capital improvements including the kitchen remodel, music programs and organ maintenance, and education programming, among other expenses.
Who gives to the Foundation?
Anyone can give to the Trinity Foundation.
Is there a minimum amount someone can give to the Foundation?
No. All gifts are welcome. A gift does not need to be large to be meaningful. Historically, many parishioners include the Foundation in their will or estate plan.
What is the Cornerstone Society?
The Cornerstone Society recognizes anyone who made a minimum financial donation of $5,000 to the Trinity Foundation or included the Trinity Foundation in their will. Meet our members.
How can you donate to the Foundation?
There are many ways:
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Wills & Trusts Include Trinity Foundation in your will or trust through a specific gift, percentage of your estate or other planned provision.
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Life Insurance Designate Trinity Foundation as a beneficiary of an existing life insurance policy. The current cash value of the policy is tax-deductible as are future premium payments.
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IRAs & Retirement Assets Name Trinity Foundation as a beneficiary of an IRA or other qualified retirement account.
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Real Estate Gifts of real estate may provide meaningful support to the Trinity Foundation while offering potential financial and tax advantages to the donor.
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Cash & Securities Make an outright gift of cash, stocks, bonds or other appreciated securities.
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Life Income & Other Planned Gifts Certain charitable arrangements may provide income to the donor while creating a future gift for Trinity Foundation.
How does giving to the Foundation differ from my yearly tithe to Trinity Episcopal Church?
The Stewardship Campaign funds the yearly expenses of the church. The Trinity Foundation is a long-term investment account for Trinity Episcopal Church, used for needs as determined by the Vestry. Generally, parishioners give to the Stewardship Campaign with money from their current annual income, and give to the Foundation with a planned gift.
Is giving to the Foundation tax deductible?
Yes. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit solely established to benefit Trinity Episcopal Church.
What if I want to include Trinity Foundation in my will, but don’t know how much money I will have when the will is executed?
You can designate the Trinity Foundation to be the beneficiary of a percentage of your estate.
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