The National Episcopal Church Women (ECW) stands on a foundation built by the faith, vision, and generosity of those who came before us. Over the years, individuals and families recognized the importance of sustaining the mission of ECW and established trust funds that continue to provide vital financial support for our work today.

These gifts were more than financial contributions; they were acts of deep trust and hope in the future of this organization and in the women who would carry its mission forward. Because of their foresight, National ECW is able to respond to emerging needs, support ministries, and remain faithful to our calling without fear of instability.

We hold these benefactors in our hearts with profound gratitude. We give thanks for their commitment, their stewardship, and their belief in the enduring work of Episcopal Church Women. Above all, we give thanks to God, whose provision has been made visible through their generosity and whose grace continues to sustain us.

As we move forward, may we honor their legacy by being faithful stewards of the resources entrusted to us and by continuing the work to which God has called National ECW—now and for generations to come.

Below are our dedicated Trust Funds:

363.00 James, Edward H., Concord, MA (1923) Gift of, A Special To establish “The Mary L. James Trust.” Income to be at the disposal of the Women’s Auxiliary

417.00 Emery, Mrs. Mary M., Cincinnati, OH (1928) Bequest of, A Special Principal and interest for the Women’s Auxiliary.

418.00 Hogg, Miss Mary Ann, Pittsburgh, PA (1928) Bequest of, A Special Income to be expended in consultation with the Women’s Auxiliary

425.00 Woman’s Auxiliary, Maine (1928) Gift of, A Special To establish “The Anna B. Ogden Memorial Fund.” Income to be used for maintaining the Anna B. Ogden Memorial Room in Windham House, New York, or for such other educational purposes as the National Council in consultation with the Executive Board of the Woman’s Auxiliary may determine.

459.00 Dering, Ella V., Utica, NY (1932) Bequest of, A Special Income to be used at the discretion of the Women’s Auxiliary.

512.00 Griffith, Miss Leonora V., Washington, DC (1939) Gift of, A Special To the Woman’s Auxiliary of the Board of Missions of the Protestant Episcopal Church. Trust fund established on vote of Executive Board of the Woman’s Auxiliary. Income to be used at their discretion.

521.00 Blood, Miss Lulu M., Penn Yan, NY (1940) Bequest of, A Special Trust established upon recommendation of the Executive Board of the Women’s Auxiliary. Income to be used at said Board’s discretion.

571.00 Wallen, Augusta Cass, Plainfield, NJ (1945) Bequest of, A Special Income to be added to the legacy income account of the Women’s Auxiliary, to be expended at the discretion of the Executive Board of the Women’s Auxiliary.

630.01 Wright, Emilie G., Hartford, CT (1951) Bequest of, A Special This fund resulted from a legacy of one-half of the donor’s residuary estate. The donor made a non-binding request that the money be used for the work of the Women’s Auxiliary (now the Episcopal Church Women). The income from this fund is divided between the Episcopal Church Women and the United Thank Offering, in the proportions directed by their executive committees: currently 71% [Trust Fund No. 630.01] to the Episcopal Church Women and 29% [Trust Fund No. 630.02] to the United Thank Offering.

687.00 Lindley, Grace, New York, NY (1956) A Special Gift to the Women’s Auxiliary. Action of its Executive Board authorized establishing trust fund. Income for use of the Women’s Auxiliary.

695.00 Pulcifer, Ella Greenwood, Wellesley, MA (1957) Bequest of, A Special Fund established upon recommendation of the Massachusetts branch of the Women’s Auxiliary. Income to be used at the discretion of the National Executive Board of the Women’s Auxiliary.

791.00 Windham House Trust Fund (1973) A “special.” Income to be used for the Episcopal Church Women. Windham House was sold in 1972, and after the closing of the sale, the proceeds were used to establish this fund.

793.00 Van Buren, Elvira Lorraine, Westhampton Beach, NY (1974) Bequest of Income to be used for the general uses and purposes of the Episcopal Church Women.

879.00 National Triennial Endowment Fund (1984) Established to receive contributions to aid in funding the National Triennial. Income only to be used toward the funding of the National Triennial Meeting of Women of the Episcopal Church.

896.00 McClenahan, Mary Edith, Trust, Cedar Rapids, IA (1985) For the Woman’s Auxiliary to the Board of Missions of the Episcopal Church in the United States, income for the Triennial Women.

917.00 Episcopal Church Women, Reserve Fund for the (1988) This fund was closed in November 1994 at the request of the National Board of the Episcopal Church Women; its shares were transferred to the DFMS Endowment Fund, Trust Fund No. 927, and used for triennial meeting expenses in 1998 and 1991. The fund was re-established in January 1996 at the request of the Episcopal Church Women.

1063.00 National ECW Board Scholarship Memorial Fund (2014) This fund was established with a gift of $50,000 by the Board of ECW in 2014 for women in graduate study for the ministry or helping professions. According to the ECW Board, interests as well as the principal can be used for scholarships. ECW will review applications and make annual awards based on need. This fund welcomes donations. This is a custodial-type fund, meaning that DFMS is not trustee for these funds but as custodian is providing the owner (ECW) with access to investment management through DFMS endowment.