SPBTS FOUNDATION

At St. Paul’s by the Sea, our mission is rooted in faith, compassion, and community. Through the power of giving, the St. Paul’s by-the-Sea (SPBTS) Foundation, provides for the long-term needs and extraordinary programs of our parish. Contributions are managed according to the donor’s wishes, if specified, and Foundation bylaws and policies.

Established for the Future of Our Parish

The SPBTS Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization, managed by the SPBTS Foundation Board, and was established to provide for the long-term needs and extraordinary programs of our parish. The Foundation supports religious, educational, charitable, capital and planned giving programs that are beyond what is possible through the annual parish operating budget.

The “Tree of Life Membership Society” recognizes any person who has made a provision for the Endowment Fund in their estate plan or who makes an immediate gift of $1000 or more to the Endowment Fund.

Empowering through Grants, Scholarships, & Special Projects

Grants from the Foundation have provided community outreach funding for programs such as Meals-on-Wheels, Mission House, Pablo Towers, Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry, Dial-A-Ride, and Beaches Habitat for Humanity. Seed money from the Foundation has provided support for new deacon stipend; new youth ministry and worship programs and most recently, a new parish communication program.

Scholarships: The Foundation can also provide for education scholarships to Episcopal educational institutions. As a result of the generosity of the Steel and Brodt families and many others, the Foundation provides eligible parish children with scholarship support to attend Episcopal Schools of Jacksonville-Beaches Campus. The Foundation has also awarded continuing education gifts to the parish’s graduating high school seniors; and offered support for individuals attending seminary programs.

Special Projects: Over its history, Foundation funds have also supported capital improvements for the benefit of the parish; Camp Weed; youth program spaces; and for enhancements to the Christopher building.

To find our more about our grants or scholarship programs, please contact us.

HOW TO GIVE

Bequeaths

Consider making St Paul’s by-the-Sea a beneficiary in your will or trust. Even a small gift can go a long way in advancing our work. Your gift can be for a designated purpose of the Foundation or for general Foundation use. Please contact us for further information about making or designating a bequest.

Tree of Life Society

Become a member of the Tree of Life Membership Society. The Tree of Life Membership Society is open to any person who has made a provision for SPBTS in his or her estate, regardless of the size of the gift; or provided an immediate gift of cash or other in-kind instrument with a value of at least $1,000. We welcome the opportunity to discuss this with you further.

Gifts in Memory or in Honor

Another way to support the Endowment Fund is by making a gift of gratitude or gift in honor of, or in memory of someone. Gifts may be made in any amount at any time and may be made in lieu of flowers at memorial or funeral services; requested in obituaries; or given in celebration of life events such as birthdays, anniversaries, or other important dates for loved ones.

Please contact us if you would like to make a gift of gratitude, or in memory of or in honor of someone. Your gift may be personally acknowledged or can be made anonymously.

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