This listing provides an overview of what earlier Hancock saints have funded through special
lifetime and legacy gifts to the church. For specifics about any of these funds, contact Brad Crooke,
chair of the Endowment Committee. Years in parentheses indicate the fund’s origins.
General Purpose Funds
Hancock Endowment (various gifts): Income generated by the General Endowment fund will be
used to extend the capacity and outreach of Hancock Church. The General Endowment fund should
not be used as a substitute for annual giving in support of recurring costs unless the donor
specifically requests that income be used for current expenses of operation.
Dorothy Foster Fund (2008, 2009): General Purpose fund without restrictions. However,
preference is given to funding projects that benefit Hancock ministries to shut-ins (e.g., Hancock
TV broadcasts).
Liberty Fund (renamed from the Ministerial Housing Fund) (1997, 1998, 2017): The “Liberty
Fund” is a designated quasi-endowment, invested for long-term growth under the guidance of the
Endowment Committee, but from which all assets may be used for any purpose as determined by
the Finance Committee and approved by Standing Committee.
Ministerial Funds
Frank Parrish Senior Minister Fund (1985): To enhance the Senior Minister’s professional
development and sense of financial security. Income to be distributed at the Senior Minister’s
discretion; gift principal may be distributed with approval of Endowment Committee.
Frank Parrish Associate Ministers Fund (1988/1989): To enhance the professional development and
sense of financial security of the Associate Ministers. Income to be distributed at the Senior
Minister’s discretion; gift principal may be distributed with approval of Endowment Committee.
Music & Arts Funds
Bergler Memorial Fund (1977): For the purchase of music (e.g., sheet music, scores, etc.) for the
church.
Alice M. Kraley Memorial Youth Music Fund (1996): To support or promote musical activities at
Hancock, particularly those for children and youth, with a preference for non-routine expenses such
as investments, experiments, special programs and events, and new program initiatives.
Altschuler Holiday Music Fund (2017): For the purpose of supporting holiday music (for the
periods of Manger Sunday through Christmas and Palm Sunday through Easter) at the church.
Newell/Skelton Organ Fund (1958/1998): For the repairs, alteration, or enlargement of the church
organ or for such other use in connection with the organ as the church may decide.
John & Martin Choral Support Fund (2026): A non-permanent endowment fund using restricted
programmatic funds that have been donated for the support of Hancock’s Music program, including
choir section leaders and other choral music support.
Education Funds
Christian Education & Youth Ministry Fund (1993, 2001): To meet non-recurring, capital-like
expenditures in Christian Education and Youth Ministry.
Ahara Fund (2020): For the support of the student minister program at Hancock.
New Generations Fund (2025): To establish and fund the position of Director of Youth Ministries
(or similar) for a period of 10 years.
Mission and Justice Funds
Christian Services & Outreach Fund (1983, 1991, 2001): Funds can be used for outreach service,
both close to home and in distant places, based on input from the Mission and Justice Committee
and others in the church. Suggested uses include funding for new or expanded requests that the
budget cannot incorporate; arranging presentations to inform the church of new concerns or
innovative approached for helping; initiating funding for new programs, etc.
Ritter Fund (2016): to fund non-recurring projects that reduce the energy footprint of Hancock
Church and/or its parsonage; other related purposes outside the church are acceptable but with a
preference for church properties.
Fenske Social Justice Fund (2017): To support activities that enhance the lives of those who are in
need. Typical recipients can be the homeless, the hungry, organizations working to aid those in
need, and non-political (non-partisan) actions such as parades, meetings, mailings that are focused
on alleviating suppression of any sector of society.
Other Funds
Memorial Flower Fund (renamed from the Florence Lawrence Flower Fund) (1959, 2019): To
provide funds for flowers in addition to an annual flower gift in memory of Mr. & Mrs. Lyman
Lawrence and Charles Frederick Lawrence.
A.A. and R.W May Grounds Fund (2007): For the beautification, enhancement and maintenance of
the grounds at Hancock Church.
Reverend Dr. Paul Shupe Opportunity Fund (2020): This fund, in honor of Hancock’s former senior
minister, Paul Shupe, provides resources to enable Hancock Church to respond flexibly to emerging
program needs and opportunities in the coming two decades.