The Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church Foundation, Inc. serves as a financial steward of philanthropic funds for people, churches, institutions, agencies and ministries associated with the Holston Area of the United Methodist Church. The Foundation is empowered to manage, invest, promote, receive and custody endowments, legacies, charitable trusts, charitable gift annuities and other special purpose funds given by churches and people to benefit the overall mission and ministry of the United Methodist Church both locally and globally.