Bequest Language
Below is language you can use to make a bequest to support our cause. A bequest allows you to continue to use the property you will leave to us during your life and make a lasting impact after you are gone.
1. Specific Bequest
If you are considering making an outright bequest to Vermont Community Foundation, we recommend the following language:
Bequest of a Specific Dollar Amount
I hereby give, devise and bequeath _________ and No/100 dollars ($DOLLARS) to Vermont Community Foundation, a nonprofit organization located at 3 Court Street, Middlebury, VT 05753, Federal Tax ID #_______________, for Vermont Community Foundation's general use and purpose.
Bequest of Specific Personal Property
I hereby give, devise and bequeath DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY to Vermont Community Foundation, a nonprofit organization located at 3 Court Street, Middlebury, VT 05753, Federal Tax ID #_______________, for Vermont Community Foundation's general use and purpose.
Bequest of Specific Real Estate
I hereby give, devise and bequeath all of the right, title and interest in and to the real estate located at ADDRESS OR DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY to Vermont Community Foundation, a nonprofit organization located at 3 Court Street, Middlebury, VT 05753, Federal Tax ID #_______________, for Vermont Community Foundation's general use and purpose.
Bequest to an Existing Fund
I bequeath _________ (describe dollar amount, property to be given, or proportion of your residuary estate) to The Vermont Community Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit organization located at 3 Court Street, Middlebury, VT 05753, Federal Tax ID #_______________, to be added to the _______________ Fund, a component fund of The Vermont Community Foundation, and I direct that this bequest become part of this Fund.
2. Percentage Bequest
If you are considering making a bequest of a percentage of your estate to Vermont Community Foundation, we recommend the following language:
I hereby give, devise and bequeath ____ percent (___%) of my total estate, determined as of the date of my death, to Vermont Community Foundation, a nonprofit organization located at 3 Court Street, Middlebury, VT 05753, Federal Tax ID #_______________, for Vermont Community Foundation's general use and purpose.
3. Residual Bequest
I hereby give, devise and bequeath to Vermont Community Foundation, a nonprofit organization located at 3 Court Street, Middlebury, VT 05753, Federal Tax ID #_______________, ALL OR A PERCENTAGE of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate to be used for Vermont Community Foundation's general use and purpose.
4. Contingent Bequest
If (primary beneficiary) does not survive me, then I hereby give, devise and bequeath to Vermont Community Foundation, a nonprofit organization located at 3 Court Street, Middlebury, VT 05753, Federal Tax ID #_______________, DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY to be used for Vermont Community Foundation's general use and purpose.
5. Restricted Bequests
If you are considering a bequest but would like to ensure that your bequest will be used for a specific purpose, please let us know. We would be happy to work with you and your attorney to help you identify ways to give and meet your charitable objectives.
Contact Us
Please contact us if you have any questions about how to make a bequest to Vermont Community Foundation or to request any additional information that might be helpful to you and your attorney as you consider making a bequest to us. If you have included a bequest for Vermont Community Foundation in your estate plan, please contact us to let us know. We would like to thank you and recognize you for your gift.
