Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
FLORIDA UNITED METHODIST FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number
59-1148710
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
No
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
No
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
No
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
(A)
FL ANNUAL CONFERENCE
590904361
1
Yes
Yes
Yes
8,369
Total
8,369
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.................................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2013.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
18
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
20
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
FLORIDA UNITED METHODIST FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number
59-1148710
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4
THE FOUNDATION REVAMPED ITS ARTICLES AND BYLAWS IN 2013 AND MADE SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO PROVIDE THAT: 1) THE CORPORATION IS REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRC; AND IS AUTHORIZED TO ACCEPT GIFTS, WHETHER RESTRICTED OR UNRESTRICTED, MANAGE COLLECTIVE FUNDS UNDER THE PHILANTHROPY PROTECTION ACT, ISSUE CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITIES AND ADMINISTER PLANNED GIVING INSTRUMENTS. 2) ON DISSOLUTION OF THE CORPORATION, ITS ASSETS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE FLORIDA ANNUAL CONFERENCE. 3) MEMBERS MAY VOTE, TAKE ACTION AND TRANSACT BUSINESS AUTHORIZED BY THE BYLAWS. 4) THOSE MEMBERS PRESENT AND VOTING AT A DULY NOTICED AND CONVENED MEETING WILL CONSTITUTE A QUORUM. 5) THE BOARD MAY INCREASE OR DECREASE THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS AT ANY TIME, PROVIDED THAT THERE IS A MINIMUM OF 15 DIRECTORS. 6) THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS SHALL BE DIVIDED INTO THREE CLASSES AS NEARLY EQUAL IN NUMBER AS REASONABLY POSSIBLE. EACH CLASS OF DIRECTORS SHALL SERVE FOR THREE YEARS, WITH A MAXIMUM NINE CONSECUTIVE YEARS OF SERVICE FOR EACH DIRECTOR. 7) THE NOMINATING AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE SHALL SUBMIT A LIST OF NOMINEES FOR DIRECTORS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHICH SHALL PRESENT A SLATE OF DIRECTORS TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION FOR A CONFIRMATION VOTE AT THE ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING. THE MEMBERS SHALL VOTE TO EITHER CONFIRM OR NOT CONFIRM THE ENTIRE SLATE OF DIRECTORS BY A SIMPLE MAJORITY VOTE OF THOSE MEMBERS PRESENT AND VOTING. IF THE SLATE OF DIRECTORS IS NOT CONFIRMED BY THE MEMBERS, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO RE-SUBMIT THE SLATE OF DIRECTORS, OR TO SUBMIT AN ALTERNATE SLATE OF DIRECTORS FOR A CONFIRMATION VOTE. IN THE EVENT THE MEMBERS FAIL TO HOLD A CONFIRMATION VOTE ON THE SLATE OF DIRECTORS RESUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL, THEN THE INDIVIDUALS LISTED ON THE SLATE OF DIRECTORS SO SUBMITTED SHALL BE DEEMED CONFIRMED BY THE MEMBERS AND SUCH INDIVIDUALS SHALL BE CONSIDERED DULY ELECTED MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. 8) WRITTEN CONSENT (WHICH INCLUDES ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION OF SIGNED CONSENT) BY ALL DIRECTORS OR ANY COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD IS REQUIRED TO APPROVE ACTION TAKEN. 9) THE BOARD APPOINTS THE PRESIDENT UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. 10) COMPENSATION OF STAFF WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE AS PART OF THE ANNUAL BUDGET. 11) NO AMENDMENTS MAY BE ADOPTED TO PERMIT ANY ACTIVITY INCONSISTENT WITH SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRC. NOTICE OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS MUST BE SENT TO EACH DIRECTOR AT LEAST 10 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING. 12) THE BISHOP OF THE CONFERENCE, THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE TREASURER AND THE DIRECTOR OF CONNECTIONAL MINISTRIES, OR THEIR REPRESENTATIVES, SHALL SERVE AS EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, BUT WITHOUT VOTING PRIVILEGES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
THE FOUNDATION IS A RELATED, BUT SEPARATELY ORGANIZED, ENTITY WITH THE PURPOSE OF SERVING THE FLORIDA ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. MEMBERS OF THE FOUNDATION ARE THE LAY AND CLERGY MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA ANNUAL CONFERENCE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
THE CORPORATE MEMBERS OF THE FOUNDATION ELECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT AN ANNUAL MEETING OF THE FLORIDA UNITED METHODIST FOUNDATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE TAX RETURN WAS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT TAX ACCOUNTANT USING THE AUDIT AND INFORMATION FURNISHED BY STAFF. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE FOUNDATION REVIEWED THE DRAFT OF THE TAX RETURN WITH STAFF AND THE TAX ACCOUNTANT, AND APPROVED THE FINAL DRAFT. THE FINAL DRAFT OF THE TAX RETURN WILL BE PRESENTED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT THEIR NEXT MEETING FOR APPROVAL. UPON APPROVAL BY THE BOARD THE TAX ACCOUNTANT WILL RECEIVE DOCUMENTS SIGNED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE FOUNDATION. THE TAX ACCOUNTANT WILL SUBMIT THE TAX RETURN ELECTRONICALLY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE FOUNDATION HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THAT IS PRESENTED ANNUALLY TO BOTH THE STAFF AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO REVIEW. THE STAFF AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMPLETE AND SIGN A FORM INDICATING ANY CONFLICTS AND AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE POLICIES. THESE FORMS ARE KEPT ON FILE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE FOUNDATION SERVES AS THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE FOR THE PRESIDENT AND OTHER OFFICERS. THE COMMITTEE HAS USED COMPENSATION OF OTHER UNITED METHODIST FOUNDATION STAFF AS A BASIS FOR COMPENSATION. THE COMMITTEE HAS ALSO USED INHOUSE RESEARCH PERFORMED ON GUIDESTAR OF LIKE SIZE NOT-FOR-PROFIT ENTITIES TO HELP DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST. TAX RETURNS AND FINANCIALS ARE AVAILABLE UPON SIGNED WRITTEN REQUEST AND ALSO ON OUR WEBSITE. IN AN ATTEMPT TO "GO GREEN," THE FOUNDATION MAILED OUT CARDS HIGHLIGHTING THAT THE 2011 OFFERING CIRCULAR AND AUDIT WERE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE. INDIVIDUALS COULD USE THESE CARDS TO REQUEST THE MAILING OF A PAPER COPY. FOR 2012 THE FOUNDATION RESPONSE LIST WAS USED TO MAIL PAPER COPIES OF THE CIRCULAR. THE OFFERING CIRCULAR DESCRIBES THE FOUNDATION'S WORK ASSISTING AGENCIES, DISTRICTS AND CHURCHES OF THE FLORIDA ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH WITH ENDOWMENT INVESTMENTS AND LOANS THROUGH THE FOUNDATION'S DEVELOPMENT FUND. IT ALSO INCLUDES THE FOUNDATION'S ANNUAL AUDIT AND PERFORMANCE OF FUNDS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO MAILS ITS ANNUAL REPORT OR AN ANNUAL NEWSLETTER TO ALL CONSTITUENTS, WHICH HIGHLIGHTS ITS FINANCIALS FOR THE YEAR. THE ANNUAL REPORT AND NEWSLETTER ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE AT THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE. SINCE THERE WERE NO CHANGES FOR 2013, AN OFFERING CIRCULAR WAS NOT PRINTED. CURRENT AUDITED FINANCIALS WERE SENT OUT WITH REQUESTED OFFERING CIRCULARS.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
CHANGE IN PRESENT VALUE OF FUTURE INTEREST IN TRUSTS 104,552.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1: THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
THE CORPORATION IS FORMED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND RELIGIOUS PURPOSES AND TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE FLORIDA ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 617, FLORIDA STATUTES, AND NOT FOR PECUNIARY PROFIT OR FINANCIAL GAIN. THE SPECIFIC PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED ARE AS FOLLOWS: A. TO ACT AS TRUSTEE, TO ADMINISTER TRUSTS, TO RECEIVE AND ADMINISTER FUNDS FOR RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, AND TO THAT END TO TAKE TITLE TO AND HOLD, BY CONTRACT, BEQUEST, DEVISE, GIFT, PURCHASE OR LEASE, EITHER ABSOLUTELY OR IN TRUST, ANY PROPERTY, REAL, PERSONAL AND MIXED, WITHOUT LIMITATIONS AS TO AMOUNTS OR VALUE, EXCEPT AS TO SUCH LIMITATIONS, IF ANY, AS MAY BE IMPOSED BY LAW; B. TO RECEIVE, ADMINISTER AND PARTICIPATE IN CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUSTS, UNITRUSTS AND OTHER LIKE TRUSTS, TO THE EXTENT THIS CORPORATION IS LAWFULLY PERMITTED TO DO SO; TO SELL, CONVEY AND DISPOSE OF ANY SUCH PROPERTY AND TO INVEST AND REINVEST THE PRINCIPAL AND INCOME THEREOF, AND TO DEAL WITH AND EXPEND THE PRINCIPAL AND INCOME OF THIS CORPORATION FOR ANY OF THE AFOREMENTIONED OBJECTS AND PURPOSES, WITHOUT LIMITATION, EXCEPT AS TO SUCH LIMITATIONS, IF ANY, AS MAY BE CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUMENT UNDER WHICH SUCH PROPERTY IS RECEIVED OR OTHER LIMITATIONS IMPOSED BY LAW; C. TO RECEIVE DEPOSITS FROM LOCAL CHURCHES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS OF THE FLORIDA ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OR FLORIDA RESIDENTS AS MAY BE PERMITTED OR AUTHORIZED BY APPLICABLE LAW; TO PAY INTEREST ON SUCH DEPOSITS; TO LEND MONEY TO LOCAL CHURCHES, ORGANIZATIONS, INSTITUTIONS AND DISTRICT AGENCIES RELATED TO THE FLORIDA ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OR AGENCIES OF THE FLORIDA CONFERENCE; D. TO RECEIVE ANY PROPERTY, REAL, PERSONAL OR MIXED IN TRUST, UNDER THE TERMS OF ANY WILL, TRUST OR OTHER INSTRUMENT FOR THE FOREGOING PURPOSES OR ANY OF THEM, AND IN ADMINISTERING SAME TO CARRY OUT THE DIRECTIONS AND EXERCISE THE POWERS CONTAINED IN THE TRUST INSTRUMENT UNDER WHICH THE PROPERTY IS RECEIVED, INCLUDING THE EXPENDITURE OF THE PRINCIPAL, AS WELL AS THE INCOME, FOR ONE OR MORE OF SUCH PURPOSES, IF AUTHORIZED OR DIRECTED IN THE TRUST INSTRUMENT UNDER WHICH IT IS RECEIVED; TO RECEIVE, TAKE TITLE TO, HOLD, AND USE THE PROCEEDS AND INCOME OF STOCKS, BONDS, OBLIGATIONS, OR OTHER SECURITIES OF ANY CORPORATIONS OR CORPORATION, DOMESTIC OR FOREIGN, ONLY FOR THE FOREGOING POWERS, OR ANY OF THEM; E. TO ACQUIRE, RECEIVE AND ACCEPT, BY WAY OF GRANT, GIFT, DEVISE, BEQUEST, PURCHASE, LEASE OR OTHERWISE, MONEY AND REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY OF EVERY KIND, NATURE AND DESCRIPTION, WITHOUT LIMITATION AS TO AMOUNT OR VALUE, INCLUDING SECURITIES (WHICH TERM, FOR ALL PURPOSES HEREOF, INCLUDES WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY THEREOF, SHARES OF STOCK, BONDS DEBENTURES, NOTES, MORTGAGES OR OTHER OBLIGATIONS, AND ANY CERTIFICATES, RECEIPT OR OTHER INSTRUMENTS, REPRESENTING ANY RIGHTS OR INTEREST THEREIN OR WITH RESPECT THERETO) CREATED OR ISSUED BY ANY PERSON, FIRM, ASSOCIATION, CORPORATION OR GOVERNMENT OR SUBDIVISION THEREOF; TO EXERCISE AS OWNER OR HOLDER OF ANY SUCH PROPERTY ANY AND ALL RIGHTS, POWERS AND PRIVILEGES IN RESPECT THEREOF, TO HOLD, ADMINISTER, SELL, CONVEY, DISPOSE OF, INVEST AND REINVEST SUCH PROPERTY AND THE INCOME AND PROCEEDS THEREOF; TO USE, APPLY OR DISBURSE ANY OF ITS PROPERTY OR THE INCOME OR THE PROCEEDS THEREOF, EXCLUSIVELY FOR OR TOWARD ANY ONE OR MORE OF ITS PURPOSES AS LISTED HEREIN; F. TO SOLICIT THE DONATION OR INVESTMENT OF FUNDS FROM BOARDS, AGENCIES, AND INSTITUTIONS AFFILIATED WITH THE FLORIDA ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AND FROM INDIVIDUAL RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA; TO RECEIVE, HOLD, INVEST, REINVEST, AND ADMINISTER SUCH FUNDS AND OTHER PROPERTY WHICH MAY BE GIVEN, TRANSFERRED, CONVEYED OR ENTRUSTED TO IT IN AN INVESTMENT FUND OR MORTGAGE POOL; TO ISSUE RECEIPTS TO SUCH DONORS AND HOLDERS OF PARTICIPATION CERTIFICATES, NOTES OR DEBENTURES FOR THEIR GIFTS, OR AS THE CASE MAY BE, THEIR INTEREST IN OR THEIR LOANS TO SUCH INVESTMENT FUND OR MORTGAGE POOL; TO INVEST SUCH FUNDS IN FIRST MORTGAGE LOANS TO UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES, AND TO THE EXTENT DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, TO INVEST IN STOCKS, BONDS, OR OTHER SECURITIES, WITHOUT BEING LIMITED TO SO-CALLED LEGAL INVESTMENTS FOR FIDUCIARIES; TO COLLECT THE INTEREST OR INCOME THEREFORE; TO PAY TO INVESTORS SUCH INTEREST UPON THEIR INVESTMENTS AS MAY BE DETERMINED BY THE CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION, NOTE OR DEBENTURES OR CONTRACTS WITH THE CORPORATION; TO PURCHASE, SELL, EXCHANGE OR OTHERWISE DISPOSE OF, PLEDGE, MORTGAGE, OR HYPOTHECATE, ALL KINDS OF SECURITIES, AND TO EXERCISE ANY AND ALL OF SAID POWERS, EITHER ON ITS OWN ACCOUNT, OR AS AGENT OR TRUSTEE FOR ALL PERSONS, FIRMS, CORPORATIONS, OR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS; G. TO EXERCISE ANY, ALL AND EVERY POWER UNDER WHICH A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION ORGANIZED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE FLORIDA NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION ACT, AS FROM TIME TO TIME MAY BE AMENDED, FOR RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, CAN BE AUTHORIZED TO EXERCISE. NO PART OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THIS CORPORATION SHALL BE THE CARRYING-ON OF PROPAGANDA OR OTHERWISE ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE LEGISLATION, OR THE PARTICIPATION IN ANY POLITICAL CAMPAIGN ON BEHALF OF ANY CANDIDATE FOR PUBLIC OFFICE.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.