Dear Holston Foundation Friends and Partners,

This year marks a powerful milestone: The Holston Foundation is celebrating 45 years of ministry and generosity.

Since 1980, when Bishop Ellis Finger envisioned a new kind of partnership between generous individuals and the churches they love, the Holston Foundation has grown from zero dollars and zero accounts into a trusted ministry partner with $174 million in assets under management.

But that number isn’t just about dollars. It’s about possibility.

It’s about how generosity multiplies when we work together in faith.

A Legacy of Faithful Vision

Our beginnings were classic Methodist—a faithful committee with a big vision. Bishop Finger, board chair Erma Greenwood, and our first executive director, Rev. Ben St. Clair, believed churches across Holston could benefit from shared resources, thoughtful investments, and a Foundation grounded in faith.

They didn’t just dream it—they built it.
And today, endowments in their names are still making a difference.

The Holston Foundation continues to be a vital partnership between generous individuals and the churches, ministries, and nonprofits of our region. Together, we invest in the future of ministry.

A Trusted Partner

In 2025, the Holston Foundation remains a trusted partner supporting churches with:

  • Investment management rooted in our shared values
  • Endowment planning and planned giving conversations
  • Stock gift processing and donor education
  • And customized support for churches and ministries of all sizes

Churches that invest with the Holston Foundation aren’t just protecting resources—they’re multiplying their capacity for ministry.

As we reflect on 45 years of generosity and growth, we are more committed than ever to being your faithful partner in ministry.

The Holston Foundation is strong—and the future is full of possibility.

Thank you for your faith, your trust, and your generosity.

With gratitude,

LeRae Edwards Collins
Interim President, Holston Foundation