Cedar Springs Foundation

OUR MISSION

The Foundation was created to support the programs, mission and ministries of Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church by providing funding of strategic ministries that make a difference in this world and the world to come.

The Foundation's annual operating budget is managed on a sound financial basis with low expenses, thereby enabling the vast majority of revenue to be dispersed for grants and outreach ministries in the following areas:

WORLD OUTREACH

There are a variety of ministries throughout the world. These ministries meet physical, social, and spiritual needs in numerous countries. Some examples of the different focuses are:

Medical Care	Church Planting	Development of Thelogical & Education Materials
Refugee Ministry	Missionary Support	Evangelism & Equipping of Lay & Church Leaders

HOME MISSIONS

The primary focus of Home Missions is to support individuals, organizations, and projects which will significantly extend God's Kingdom throughout Knoxville and surrounding areas.

Campus Outreach	Student Ministry	Compassion Ministries	Educational Initiatives

CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP

The Foundation also recognizes that the development of Christian leaders at home and abroad is a critical element to spreading the Gospel. This is accomplished through:

Grants to Seminary Students	Pastoral & Youth Internships	Ministry to Pastors

UNDESIGNATED FUNDS

When the Foundation receives a gift from a donor who does not specify how it may be used, it is added to the undesignated fund. This is the permanent endowment fund that is the depository for any bequests that do not have specific designations. The major strategic grants come from the earnings of this fund.

DESIGNATED FUNDS

When a donor specifies an intended use for a gift it is considered a designated fund. Some examples of these funds would be:

World Missions Fund

Good Samaritan Fund

Knoxville Christian Arts Ministry Fund

Seminary Scholarship Fund

Sports Ministry Fund

EXPENDABLE FUNDS

When a donor requests that the gift and all it's earnings be spent over a specified time frame, the gift is considered an expendable fund.

DONOR ADVISED FUNDS

When a donor gives assets to the Foundation and also serves as an advisor who recommends the grants to be distributed, a donor advised fund is created. Donor advised funds do allow a portion of them to be granted to other causes consistent with the Christian Mission and approved by the Foundation Board of Directors. For information on how to establish a donor advised fund, please contact the Foundation representative, Brenda Bunch (865.291.5203).

MEMORIALS

A Memorial gift is a thoughtful way to ensure a lasting remembrance of a dear friend, spouse, or relative to further Christ's work.

Some examples of ministries that we have been involved with are:

Bethany Christian Services	Echo Resources	Navigators	Kentuck Mountain Mssion	Mission to the World
Bridge Refugee Services	El Puente	Restoration House	SIM Intl.	Torchbearers
Choices Resources Center	Habitat for Humanity	Wears Valley Ranch	World Evangelical Alliance	United World Mission
Compassion Coalition	Hope Resource Center	Young LIfe	Pioneers	Wycliffe Bible Translators
Cross Creek Christian Ministry	KARM	CRU (Campus Crusade)	Christar

This is not an exhaustive list of the ministries and specific missionaries that we are involved with. All partners have been screened to determine their beliefs and activities are consistent with those of CSPC and the EPC. The Foundation monitors the recipients to determine that the organization's use of the funds comply with the terms of the gift.