The Fund for the Diaconate is the legacy of the deaconesses of The Episcopal Church, and many others who supported them and their ministries between 1927 and 1970. Started as The Retiring Fund for their colleagues who needed to retire from their ministry but did not have the family support to do so, the deaconesses raised money from among themselves, the United Thank Offering, the Episcopal Church Women, and the parishes which had benefited from their ministry. The first payments to retired deaconesses were made in 1932. In 1990, the name changed to The Fund for the Diaconate and male deacons were allowed to vote and receive grants.
The deaconesses and their successors have carefully managed the funds given to us over the years. From the first $50,000, raised during the Great Depression, the endowment now stands at $8,000,000. Today, the Fund operates and gives out grants from the income of that endowment.
PLANNED GIVING
Leave a legacy gift for deacons
You can make a meaningful impact on deacons and those in formation. Planned Giving to The Fund for the Diaconate enables us to provide more financial assistance to deacons and those in formation who have insufficient funds for their needs, or are facing a crisis. There are three ways you can make a Planned Gift
Other considerations: Use a percentage rather than a fixed dollar amount, as investment performance may change.
Download our Planned Giving flyer. Resource Documents
Deacon Robert Franken, our former treasurer, discusses planned giving in these materials:
This information is not intended as legal or financial advice. Please contact your legal or financial advisor before making any decisions.
To begin a conversation about planned giving, estate planning and/or major gifts to The Fund, please contact our treasurer, the Rev. Brian Nordwick.
DONATING
Donations to the Fund are also welcome. To make a monetary donation, please send your check to our mailing address below. All donations are promptly acknowledged.
Mailing Address
The Fund for the Diaconate of The Episcopal Church P.O. Box 12621 Charlotte, NC 28220 (800) 281-5421 Tax ID: 23-7125960 Legal Address (if needed)
The Fund for the Diaconate of The Episcopal Church ℅ The Episcopal Diocese of New York 1047 Amsterdam Avenue New York, NY 10025-1798 (if needed) |