Montreat Fund

We established levels to recognize and honor donors whose generous gifts to the Montreat Fund play a significant role in our ability to fund our many ministries.

• President’s Club - $1,200 or more
• Business Patron - $500
• Patron (Individual or Church) - $300
• Young Patron (age 35 or younger) - $100
• Velvet Moose (current or former Summer Staff) - $25 minimum

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.

Where do the funds go?

Revenue from programs, hospitality, and retail only covers 85% of our annual operating budget. Gifts to the Montreat Fund help fill in the gap and contribute 12% of the operating budget. In other words, without the Montreat Fund the Montreat experience would be vastly different.

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.

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.

Montreat established the Business Patrons program as a way for local and regional businesses to support the mission of the conference center, while raising awareness of the goods and services they offer among Montreat community members and visitors. Learn more about our Business Patrons program.