Sample Gift Language for your Will or Trust
A gift to CEE in your will or revocable trust enables you to support our mission and make a difference in the lives of future generations. A bequest:
- Is easy to arrange
- Will not alter your current lifestyle in any way
- Can be easily modified to address your changing needs
Residual Gift Language
A residual bequest comes to us after your estate expenses and specific bequests are paid:
I give and devise to the Center for Excellence in Education (Tax ID#52-12-56563), located in McLean, Virginia, all (or state a percentage) of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, to be used for its general support (or for the support of a specific fund or program like RSI, USABO, or TEP).
Specific Gift Language
Naming the Center for Excellence in Education as a beneficiary of a specific amount from your estate is easy:
I give and devise to Center for Excellence in Education (Tax ID#52-12-56563), located in McLean, Virginia the sum of $____________ to be used for its general support (or for the support of a specific fund or program such as RSI, USABO, or TEP).
Contingent Gift Language
The Center for Excellence in Education or its affiliates can be named as a contingent beneficiary in your will or personal trust if one or more of your specific bequests cannot be fulfilled.
If (insert name) is not living at the time of my demise, I give and devise to Center for Excellence in Education (Tax ID#52-12-56563), located in McLean, Virginia the sum of $___________ (or all or a percentage of the residue of my estate) to be used for its general support (or for the support of a specific fund or program).
Retirement Plan Beneficiary Language
You may name the Center for Excellence in Education (Tax ID#52-12-56563) as a beneficiary of your IRA or other qualified retirement benefits. Donors should consult with their tax advisor regarding the tax benefits of such gifts.
Naming CEE as the beneficiary of a qualified retirement plan asset such as a 401(k), 403(b), IRA, Keogh or profit-sharing pension plan will accomplish a charitable goal while realizing significant tax savings. It can be costly to pass such assets on to heirs because of heavy tax consequences. By naming CEE as a beneficiary of a retirement plan, the donor maintains complete control over the asset while living, but at the donor's death the plan passes to support CEE free of both estate and income taxes.
Making a charitable gift from your retirement plan is easy and should not cost you any attorney fees. Simply request a change of beneficiary form from your plan administrator and notify the Center for Excellence in Education.
Customized Language
If you or your attorney would like CEE to provide you with customized beneficiary language that is specific to your goal and interest, please contact us.