PLANNED GIVING

Anchored in Hope — for generations to come

Your Legacy of Faith. Generations of Impact.


By including the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association in your estate or financial plans, you can help ensure that Ocean Grove continues to offer worship, spiritual renewal, music, outreach, historic preservation, and meaningful ministry for generations to come.

You may direct your gift to a meaningful area of ministry or allow it to be used where the need is greatest.

Ways to Leave a Legacy


There are several simple ways to include Ocean Grove in your long-term charitable plans.

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A Gift in Your Will

Include Ocean Grove in your will or living trust through a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, or a residual gift.

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A Beneficiary Designation

Name Ocean Grove as a beneficiary of a retirement account, life insurance policy, bank account, or investment account.

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A Gift of Retirement Assets

Retirement assets may be an effective way to make a future gift to Ocean Grove. You can name Ocean Grove as a beneficiary of all or a portion of your IRA, retirement plan, or other account.

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Talk With Us

Every legacy gift is personal. We would be glad to speak with you confidentially about options that may fit your charitable and family goals.

Sample Bequest Language


If you would like to include Ocean Grove in your will or living trust, the following language may be helpful. Please consult your attorney to ensure your plans reflect your intentions.

I give, devise, and bequeath to The Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association of the United Methodist Church, located at 54 Pitman Avenue, Ocean Grove, New Jersey 07756, the sum of $________ [or ______% of my estate], to be used for its general charitable purposes.

If you would like your gift to support a particular ministry or purpose, please contact us before finalizing your plans.

Let’s Start a Conversation


Considering a gift for Ocean Grove in your future plans? We would be glad to answer your questions and help you explore a legacy gift that reflects your values and hopes for Ocean Grove.

Anthony Monaco
Chief Development Officer
anthony@oceangrove.org