Articles from Texas Methodist Foundation

Texas Methodist Foundation (TMF) is pleased to announce the addition of four new members to its Board of Directors: Rev. Derrick A. Cyprian, Necia Dexter, Rev. Drew Essen, and Rev. Ross Whiteaker. Together, these leaders bring deep experience in financial governance, executive leadership, and pastoral ministry. They embody TMF’s long-standing commitment to faithful stewardship and strengthening the church’s financial future across Texas and New Mexico.

Texas Methodist Foundation (TMF) has awarded $920,000 in grant funding to 68 churches and nonprofit ministries across Texas and New Mexico. Selected as part of TMF's Fall 2025 grant cycle, these life-giving ministries are cultivating ecosystems of generosity and improving the lives of those living in poverty. Grantees are nurturing places where neighbors are welcomed and fed, where healing begins, and where people experience God’s love, reflecting the heart of what TMF believes: that when we invest in faithful leaders and communities, hope thrives.

Texas Methodist Foundation has awarded $1.0 million in grant funding to 31 churches and nonprofit organizations across Texas and New Mexico. These recipients, selected as part of TMF’s Spring 2025 grant cycle, are driving meaningful transformation in their communities, offering spiritual guidance, educational empowerment, and holistic renewal to thousands of individuals.

Texas Methodist Foundation announces Brandon Perry as vice president of lending. With nearly 20 years of experience as a commercial banking officer, helping clients with diverse needs and situations, he will support Texas Methodist Foundation’s and Wesleyan Impact Partners’ mission to empower churches, foundations, and nonprofit ministries now and into the future.

Texas Methodist Foundation (TMF) has granted $975,000 to 59 churches and nonprofits across Texas and New Mexico during its Fall 2024 grant cycle. Each grantee cares deeply for their community and promotes positive and measurable outcomes through initiatives that honor and respect individuals and families, fostering hope and a better quality of life for those served.

Texas Methodist Foundation (TMF) grants $900,000 to 40 churches and nonprofits across Texas and New Mexico during its Spring 2024 grant cycle. Each grantee nourishes its community through innovative and impactful initiatives that uplift individuals and families.

Texas Methodist Foundation (TMF) has awarded $440,000 to 42 churches, schools, and nonprofit organizations during its Fall 2023 grant cycle. This cycle’s recipients are making positive social impacts through innovative faith-based initiatives that are lifting up communities by focusing on the personal and financial wellbeing of individuals and families in those communities.

Texas Methodist Foundation is pleased to announce Pamela A. Gray as Director of Philanthropy. Gray has raised over $100 million for nationally recognized organizations and joined donors' values with the purpose and impact of mission-driven organizations.

Texas Methodist Foundation (TMF) has deepened its ability to serve the unique needs of churches with the addition of Daniel Park as Loan Officer. Daniel will play a leading role in managing accounts, helping clients continue to grow their churches and ministries.