HELP Loans, Estate Planning, Scholarships & More

Foundation News: March 2025

Don't miss out on these special programs:

HELP loans for pastors open on June 1st

The Foundation provides affordable loan options for pastors with student loan debt. With refinancing available at a low 1.5% interest rate, you could save hundreds off your current payment!

HELP loan applicants can apply annually from June 1st - September 1st. Visit our website to learn more about the eligibility requirements and download the application.

Free estate planning guidance from an industry expert!

Do you have questions about your will? Our Gift to You is a program that provides estate planning counsel through the Foundation's partnership with Thompson & Associates, a national leader in estate planning services

Participants meet (virtually or in person) with attorney Johni Hays, and then decide if they want to complete the process, which takes 6-7 additional sessions. Learn more here.

A legacy rooted in education

The ministry of Miller United Methodist Church in Des Moines lives on through its scholarship fund, which supports Iowa students in their pursuit of higher education. Click here to learn how this church transformed the difficult decision to close its doors into a tremendous gift for students in Iowa.

Thank you scholarship applicants!

IUMF's Scholarship Committee is excited to be reading this year's submissions! All applicants will be notified via email by the end of May about their application status. Best of luck to everyone who applied!

This scholarship program would not be possible without our amazing donors! The Foundation can help you set up your own fund or you can donate to an existing scholarship on our GIVE page.

More Resources: Stelter: 4 Donors Types and How to Motivate Them

Lewis Center: 5 Tips for Rightsizing Stewardship in Your Church

Wespath: 5 Potential Impacts of Tariffs and Trade Policy

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