FPC Foundation – HOW WE WORK

Board of Directors:

The Foundation is managed and governed by an eight (8) member Board of Directors.  The directors are elected from the membership of First Presbyterian Church.  Board members serve five (5) year terms with staggered term expiration dates.

Annual Meeting of the Foundation:

The Directors are elected at the annual meeting of the Foundation.  The annual meeting is held concurrently with the annual congregational meeting of First Presbyterian Church.  The Foundation’s membership is comprised of all active members (the full membership) of First Presbyterian Church.

Regular Meetings of the Foundation:

Regular meetings of the Foundation are held bi-monthly so that the regular business of the Foundation can be conducted.  Business items may include:

  • Review of financial records and annual audit
  • Review of investment performance
  • Approval of dollars available for annual grant making
  • Consideration of grants up for action
  • Other items as needed

Officers of the Foundation:

Officers of the Foundation consist of President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.  Board members are also assigned to various committees within the Foundation.  Officers of the Foundation are elected at the annual meeting of the Foundation’s Board of Directors (which is separate from the Annual Meeting of the Foundation Membership).

PRIMARY PURPOSE of the Foundation:

  • GATHER assets, accept donations and contributions
  • PROMOTE the religious, educational, and charitable purposes of First Presbyterian Church
  • ADMINISTER a grant program to fund projects that support the religious, educational, or charitable programs at First Presbyterian Church
  • ACCUMULATE funds for future growth and expansion of First Presbyterian Church

BOARD MEMBERS 2023

Colleen Herrick, President
DAN SPURGEON, Vice President
Scott Weathers, Treasurer
Leigh Ann Figg, Secretary
David Boatwright & Tim Denoyer, Investments
Bill Jones, Mission Support
Clare Moore, Planned Giving & The Legacy Circle
Janet Putney, Website and Public Relations

Rev. Dr. Felipe Martinez, Ex-Officio member without vote

MEETING SCHEDULE 2023

Tuesday, February 14
Tuesday, April 11
Tuesday, June 13

Tuesday, August 8

Tuesday, October 10

Tuesday, December 12

  • Regular Foundation meetings are held every other month at 8:00 a.m. (currently via Zoom)
  • The Annual Meeting of the Foundation Membership is held annually and concurrently with the FPC Congregational Meeting
  • The Investment Committee meets at least once a year for an annual review
  • Other committees meet on an as-needed basis