The Horace Mounts Memorial Endowment that Zella established in 2002 continues to support humanitarian, civic, and educational ministries that were close to their hearts.

If someone in your life has inspired your faith or service, consider how a legacy gift in their memory might continue that impact for generations to come.

Our 2026 round of mini-grant applications is now open, and faith communities across Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington are invited to apply for up to $3,000 in unrestricted funding.

February proved to be a challenging month for U.S. equity markets, driven primarily by a sharp rotation away from mega-cap technology and software stocks.

While markets may continue to experience short-term swings, diversification remains an important tool for managing such uncertainty.

In 1996, Elsie M. Newkirk established a fund with the Foundation, an enduring expression of her diligent service and generous spirit.

Today, her generosity continues to strengthen ministries of compassion through the Foundation’s Mini-Grant Program.

January brought a cautious but positive start to U.S Equity markets. Investors continue to move toward more reasonably valued stocks after last year’s strong growth in tech and AI-related stocks left some investors questioning the high valuations in the sector. 

While uncertainty remains, the underlying economy continues to demonstrate an ability to adapt, though we can expect this adaptability to be tested in this election year. However, our approach remains unchanged as we continue to help portfolios remain resilient across a wide range of potential outcomes.

We hope to equip clergy with information to be a more effective stewards of their personal finances and the finances of their church. We believe that strengthening pastors’ financial understanding is an important step toward fostering healthier and more sustainable congregations.

Foundation staff recently attended the Information Session about Energize – Community Spaces from King County, hosted on January 22, 2026, with presenters Jenny Cooper and Terry Sullivan. We are excited to share this summary with churches in King, Pierce, Kitsap, and Snohomish counties.

From biblical times to our current reality, leaders of faith communities face financial questions, challenges and blessings. Acquiring the skills and courage to lead people into new lands of opportunity still takes spiritual discipline and knowledge. Leaders must navigate our own relationship with money as well as decipher past organizational history while also developing organizational skills, systems and principles about financial stewardship.

Throughout 2025, the U.S. economy proved more resilient than many experts expected, despite inflation concerns, political uncertainty, and shifting monetary policy.

Regardless of political or economic developments, we will continue to focus on long-term value creation, supported by prudent short-term liquidity management, to ensure that our portfolios remain resilient across a wide range of potential outcomes.

The holiday season reminds us that some of the best gifts are the ones we never expected.

A quick online search shows that many churches, ministries, and agency partners have unclaimed funds listed on MissingMoney.com.

Taking a few minutes to search your organization’s name could uncover unexpected support for your mission and ministry.

Despite various market concerns, all but two of our portfolios experienced positive gains in November, as the diversification of our portfolios continues to provide resilience against prevailing market conditions.

Regardless of the current political and economic circumstances, we will continue to maintain a disciplined approach to long-term value creation and prudent short-term liquidity management. 

As we remember Cathy, we honor not only her generosity but the spirit of service and joy in which it was given. Her life and gift remind us that investing in ministry and in our communities is an act that echoes and touches lives for years to come.

In October 2025, our portfolios experienced another positive month as markets continued to respond favorably to optimism around artificial intelligence, easing inflation, and a more supportive stance from the Federal Reserve.

As we head into the final quarter of 2025, Faith Foundation and our asset management partners continue to actively monitor evolving geopolitical and economic conditions to safeguard our clients’ interests. Our portfolios remain positioned for long-term growth and short-term liquidity.

When congregations like Bremerton UMC borrow through the Foundation, the interest they pay goes to every congregation that has invested their “rainy day” funds in the Stable Value Portfolio. This cycle of generosity allows every dollar to work twice: once for the borrowing congregation, and again for others who benefit through shared returns.

With deep gratitude and sadness, Faith Foundation Northwest remembers the life and service of our beloved board member and friend, Darrell Lowe, who passed away peacefully on September 7, 2025, at the age of 89.

We give thanks for Darrell’s life, his faith, and his many gifts of leadership. Though his presence will be deeply missed, his legacy of faith, generosity, and joyful service will continue to inspire our work for years to come.

At Faith Foundation Northwest, we know that generosity and stewardship can transform our ministries and communities. We recently got to see firsthand that it can also transform the spaces we share and homes that we make. 

Thanks to funding from the Washington State Department of Commerce’s Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program (HEAR), we recently completed the fourth round of grants, bringing a total of 55 high-efficiency electric installations to 22 parsonages across Washington State.

While international stocks have been in favor in 2025, U.S. equities have dominated global markets for over a decade. But is this historical outperformance built to last? In Wespath’s latest blog, Joe Halwax and Jon Morris unpack the three key drivers behind the U.S. dominance and make a compelling case for renewed global diversification.

Wespath’s latest Investment Insights blog explores how a 10% drop in the U.S. dollar is fueling international equity gains, challenging investor assumptions, and redefining diversification strategies.