What is Montreat's EIN?

Montreat's Tax ID is 56-0532142.

Who do I make my gift to? Montreat Conference Center? Mountain Retreat Association? Something else?

Checks can be made out to either "Montreat Conference Center" or "Mountain Retreat Association" and the reference line should include "Montreat Fund" or another fund to which you want to designate your gift. Gifts should NOT be directed to the Montreat Conference Center Development Foundation. We cannot accept gifts made out to the MCC Development Foundation.

How do I make a securities transfer?

View instructions here.

How do I make a stock gift?

View instructions here.

Where do the funds go?

In the 2021-22 Fiscal Year, revenue from programs, hospitality, and retail only covered 64% of Montreat's annual operating budget. Gifts to the Montreat Fund filled in the gap and contributed 14% of the operating budget. The rest was made up of things like endowment distributions and Covid-related Federal grants like PPP and Employee Retention Tax Credits.

The operating budget covers everything from gravel in the campground to staff salaries to bringing prominent speakers for conferences. In other words, without the Montreat Fund, the Montreat experience wouldn't be possible!  

Who should make a gift to the Montreat Fund?

Everyone! The Montreat Fund offers a tax-deductible* opportunity for everyone in our community to support the mission and ministries of the conference center. Widespread support from cottagers, conference participants, churches, foundations, businesses, guests, and friends is crucial to reaching our Montreat Fund goal each year. Gifts of all sizes are welcome and appreciated.
*to the extent allowed by law

What is the difference between dollars raised for the Montreat Fund, endowment, and capital?

All giving to Montreat is greatly valued and offers important support to various areas of the conference center. The Montreat Fund is our top philanthropic priority because it offers significant, unrestricted operating support to Montreat Conference Center on a yearly basis. Our endowment provides long-term financial stability by supporting ongoing physical maintenance as well as enhancements to programs. Additionally, some endowment funds provide need-based scholarships for individuals and groups to attend and participate in conferences. Capital gifts are typically larger investments in facilities, equipment, and infrastructure. Contact our office at development@montreat.org if you're interested in an endowment or capital gift!

We established levels to recognize and honor donors whose generous annual gifts to the Montreat Fund play a significant role in our ability to fund our many ministries. In appreciation of our Patrons and Young Patrons, we host an annual Patrons Reception during the summer months. There is an additional Wine & Cheese event for Gateway Society members at the end of the summer.

• Velvet Moose (current or former Summer Staff) - $25 minimum
• Young Patron (age 35 or younger) - $100
• Patron (Individual or Church Patron) - $300
• Business Patron - $500
• Gold Patron - $600
• Gateway Society - $1,200 and above

Only you know what a meaningful gift is for you, your family, or church. Your participation at any level helps ensure the success of our campaign and communicates your commitment to sustaining and strengthening Montreat for future generations.

For more about how Montreat recognizes it's donors, the gift levels represented in the annual Donor Listing, and details about giving societies visit our Donor Recognition page.

Each year, churches around the country partner with us as Church Patrons by making a gift of $300 or more to the Montreat Fund. Learn more about our Church Patrons program.