Legacy Circle

Generosity for Generations to Come

“Our dream is that hundreds of years from now Second Church — which has been our faith community for decades — will still be an active, effective, loving congregation living out and sharing the good news of Christ. We want others to be part of the kind of supportive, generative, self-giving congregation that we have experienced. One way to help fulfill that dream is for us to make sure that when we’re gone, some of whatever assets we have left will go to Second as a legacy gift. It will be our privilege to contribute in that way. ”
— Bill and Marcia Tammeus, Legacy Circle Members

Why join?

Second Presbyterian Church has been strengthened in its mission by generations of faithful members. Today’s congregation benefits from their past generosity. You can become a link to the future by including the church in your planned giving and estate planning. Your gift will enable Second to continue its ministry and mission for generations to come. 

If Second has stood with you during times of joy and sorrow, you have an opportunity to help continue its vital ministry. A gift to Second is a lasting legacy. By remembering your church family, you can be remembered by future generations. 

  • The earnings on your Legacy Endowment Gift will be used to support Second’s operations, capital needs, and mission purposes. In specific circumstances, such as an unplanned budget deficit, the endowment policy does enable the church to draw on the principal. Legacy Gifts may also be made to specific endowed funds. 

  • The Finance Committee, working with an external investment advisor, manages the endowment funds according to an investment strategy approved by Session. 

  • Donations of all sizes are welcome. You may choose to contribute in many ways, including but not limited to cash, securities, deferred giving plans, donor advised funds, proceeds of sale of a business interest, gift annuities, IRAs, 401(k)s, and insurance policies. Please consult with your financial advisor or an attorney before a gift is made. Second’s Federal Tax Identification Number is 44-0545831. 

  • By designating Second in your estate plan or leaving a bequest or final gift to Second, you will become a member of the Legacy Circle.  This open and ever-widening circle of people honors those who have named the church as a beneficiary. 

Legacy Circle FAQs

  • The Legacy Circle is an open and ever-widening circle of people who have shared their intention to make a Legacy Gift to Second Presbyterian Church. 

  • When you submit the Legacy Gift Intention Form [form coming soon!], you automatically become a member of the Legacy Circle. There is no minimum donation to be a part of the legacy circle.

  • Starting in 2025, an annual Legacy Circle gathering will be held to thank you for your generosity and share updates about Second’s mission, vision, and finances. This gathering will also enable you to connect and build community with other members who have made a Legacy Gift to Second. In addition, Legacy Circle members may also be acknowledged in publications such as the Annual Report.  

  • When completing the Legacy Gift Intention Form, you can choose to remain anonymous and have your name excluded from published lists of Legacy Givers.  

  • A Legacy Gift is a bequest or other gift that is given to Second after a person’s death. Legacy Gifts can take many forms including but not limited to cash, securities, deferred giving plans, donor advised funds, proceeds of sale of a business interest, gift annuities, IRAs, donor advised funds, 401(k)s, and insurance policies. 

  • People make a Legacy Gift to Second for many reasons. Some people give to express gratitude for the role Second has played in their lives. Others give to ensure the financial stability of the church for generations to come. Still others give as a way of leaving a legacy of generosity in gratitude for the gifts they’ve received from God. There is no right or wrong reason for making a Legacy Gift to Second. However, the best gifts are made prayerfully and with love. We encourage you to consider the ministries at Second that are closest to your heart and the legacy you hope to leave. 

  • Please complete this Legacy Gift Intention Form [form coming soon!] and submit it to the Business Manager, Martha Atkinson, via email or mail (Second Presbyterian Church, 318 E. 55th St., Kansas City, MO 64113), so we can thank you for your generosity and include you in Legacy Circle events. 

  • We welcome and are grateful for gifts of any amount. We know that one’s financial circumstance can change over one’s lifetime. Making a Legacy Gift is an intention to make a gift to the church, not a guaranteed financial commitment.  

Endowment FAQs

  • A Legacy Gift can impact Second for generations to come. The earnings on your Legacy Endowment Gift will be used to support Second’s operations, capital needs, and mission purposes. In specific circumstances, such as an unplanned budget deficit, the endowment policy enables the church to draw on the principal. Legacy Gifts may also be made to specific endowed funds. 

  • Yes, a gift may be made to a specific endowed fund.  

  • Second’s endowment was established in 1972. 

  • Yes, Second has an endowment policy that guides the investment objectives, philosophy, and operations of the endowment.  

  • The Finance Committee, working with an external investment advisor, manages the endowment funds according to an investment strategy approved by Session. 

  • As of August 31, 2024, the endowment balance is approximately $4.8 million. 

Note: This is for informational purposes only. Individuals are advised to consult with their attorney or financial advisor for all legal and financial decisions and to ensure their gifts accurately reflect their wishes.