New Initiative Celebrates Legacy Gifts

MB Foundation announces the launch of the 1904 Legacy Circle, a new initiative designed to celebrate and recognize God’s provision for ministry through planned gifts. Members of the 1904 Legacy Circle include those who have partnered with MB Foundation to include a charitable gift to be made upon their passing, ensuring their legacy continues beyond their lifetime.

The name 1904 Legacy Circle is inspired by the first recorded planned gift in the Mennonite Brethren family. In October 1904, Franz Wiens, a Nebraska farmer, arranged to donate 80 acres of land to the Conference. More than 120 years later, MB Foundation continues to manage the Franz Wiens Endowment, ensuring his generosity still funds ministry today.

More than 700 households are part of the 1904 Legacy Circle, having established legacy gifts through a bequest in a will or trust, a charitable gift annuity, or another gift arrangement. Their generosity will continue to impact the ministries of their choosing, as outlined in their instructions with MB Foundation.

“We are honored to partner with those who have established a legacy gift,” said Jon C. Wiebe, MB Foundation President and CEO. “It’s exciting to celebrate them and how the Lord will use their generosity. We invite others to follow the example of these stewards.”

Being a member of the 1904 Legacy Circle allows individuals to actively participate in the growth of faith-based ministries, ensuring that God’s work continues for generations. It also fosters a sense of community, inspiring others to create their own lasting legacies.

MB Foundation provides planned giving services to help individuals manage God’s resources in a way that honors Him and makes an eternal impact.

Learn more about joining the 1904 Legacy Circle and leaving a lasting impact.