Encouraging Generosity to grow the kingdom

The Endowment of First Presbyterian Church of Orlando

Covenant Partners like you want to sustain and extend the reach of First Presbyterian Church of Orlando, spreading the love of Jesus Christ in our church, city, and world. The Heart of the City Foundation empowers Covenant Partners to leave a legacy that does exactly that through planned giving. What legacy will you leave behind with our church?

You should be able to give to what is meaningful to you for generations—beyond the limits of your lifetime.

We all have different areas of need in the world we feel exceptionally passionately about. We believe it should be easy for you to give to what you care about most.

you can Ensure the plan for your estate reflects your faith & convictions.

Without the necessary preparation, the future of your estate lies in the hands of the State. When you start your planned giving journey with the Heart of the City Foundation, you can be certain that your resources are poured into our church and other Christ-centered individuals and initiatives.

Latest blog posts

7 Reasons to give to the Heart of the City Foundation

February 11

“God Really Delights in You”

February 11

The Matthew Bodine “Gift from God” memorial Fund

January 24

We know that you've worked hard for your resources & that you want to use them to fulfill God's will for your life.

Since the Foundation started, we have faithfully invested over $9m of Covenant Partners' resources, pouring them into the church and missions that last.

upcoming Events

A Luncheon with Jim Davis

April 9

King Parlor | First Pres

Scholarship Reception

May 18

Lee Fellowship Hall | First Pres

Museum of the Bible Trip

June 5-7

Washington, D.C.

Here’s how you can leave a legacy through planned giving.

  1. Choose whether you want to give to the funds we have in place or if you would like to start your own named fund

  2. Decide how much you would like to give and if you will give a one-time gift or if you will set up a series of gifts over time

  3. Delight in knowing you have a meaningful plan for your resources, expanding the Kingdom of God through FPCO

Jackson Elling, Orlando Heart of the City Fellows Alum

“In addition to a big THANK YOU, I want you to be encouraged and know that your generosity is cherished and effective. The other fellows and I are endlessly grateful. You are all such a blessing in our lives!”

Rebecca Fox, Arts Fellowship Orlando Alum

“The ripple effects of this experience, through my life now and through all of the conversations I have, there’s no way to even measure that. Just thank you for everything, for getting behind us, catching the vision, and seeking beauty with us. It’s just getting started.

Fredo Alexander, Scholarship Recipient

“I just want to say I am truly grateful, and I am not sure how to show my gratitude enough from the bottom of my heart.”

Do you want to know more about the legacy you can leave with our church?

Covenant Partners like you sustain and extend the reach of our church each year by investing in so many wonderful, Christ-centered initiatives and individuals. Look at some of our past Influence Updates to learn more about what your generosity can do through the Heart of the City Foundation.