Managing your church or agency's

Endowment funds
Non-designated reserves
Operating reserves
Building funds
Scholarship funds
Cemetery funds

In 1990, the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference approved the creation of Brethren Foundation Inc. with the vision that the same sound investment opportunities available to the Brethren Pension Plan could be made available for congregations and organizations related to the Church of the Brethren. In 1991, a deferred gift management service was added to help individuals fulfill their philanthropic goals.

In 2014, the deferred gift management service and the asset management program were separated and placed into different 501(c)(3) corporations: BFI handles the deferred gift management service and Brethren Foundation Funds Inc. is responsible for the asset management program. The purpose of this change is to protect the assets of each program from the business risk of the other program.

For more information or to open an account, call 888-311-6530.

Gifting Opportunities

On Nov. 3, 2014, BFI managed nearly $4 million of assets for nearly 200 deferred gift clients. BFI manages the assets of its deferred gift program in a manner that is appropriate for the various deferred gift instruments using the services of top-quality asset managers.

BFI offers and administers a variety of deferred gift opportunities and helps individuals fulfill their charitable interests through a deferred gift program that is consistent with values of the Church of the Brethren.

To see the BFI Development Directory click here

Gifting Options

Brethren Foundation can assist you in establishing or managing deferred gifts, including -

Charitable Gift Annuities
Charitable Remainder Trusts
Commuted Annuities
Revocable Trusts
Charitable Gift Fund
Life Estate Agreements
Pooled Income Fund

Development Directory

This directory was developed by Brethren Foundation for the use of anyone who wants to contact Church of the Brethren organizations. You may make limited copies for your own use. Please refer others to this website for their own copy. Any additions or changes should be sent to us at bfi@cobbt.org.

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Brethren Benefit Trust provides retirement benefits, health and welfare benefits, asset management, and financial advocacy to pastors, employees, and members of the greater Church of the Brethren community.

Building financial security
Bettering the world
Together

Since it began as the Pension Board 74 years ago, BBT has been called to serve its members and clients, and we are thankful for that opportunity.

The Site

The Denomination

Headquarters

1505 Dundee Avenue,
Elgin, IL 60120

800-746-1505 (toll-free)
847-695-0200 (local)
847-742-0135 (fax)

Deferred Gifts