Here is the language you’ll need to use.

1. Specific Bequest

If you are considering making an outright bequest to Greater Hartford Gives Foundation, we recommend the following language:

Bequest of a Specific Dollar Amount

I hereby give, devise, and bequeath _________ and No/100 dollars ($DOLLARS) to Greater Hartford Gives Foundation, a nonprofit organization located at 10 Columbus Blvd., 8th Floor, Hartford, CT 06106, Federal Tax ID #06-0699252, for Greater Hartford Gives Foundation's general use and purpose.

Bequest of Specific Personal Property

I hereby give, devise, and bequeath DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY to Greater Hartford Gives Foundation, a nonprofit organization located at 10 Columbus Blvd., 8th Floor, Hartford, CT 06106, Federal Tax ID #06-0699252, for Greater Hartford Gives 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 Greater Hartford Gives Foundation, a nonprofit organization located at 10 Columbus Blvd., 8th Floor, Hartford, CT 06106, Federal Tax ID #06-0699252, for Greater Hartford Gives Foundation's general use and purpose.

2. Percentage Bequest

If you are considering making a bequest of a percentage of your estate to Greater Hartford Gives 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 Greater Hartford Gives Foundation, a nonprofit organization located at 10 Columbus Blvd., 8th Floor, Hartford, CT 06106, Federal Tax ID #06-0699252, for Greater Hartford Gives Foundation's general use and purpose.

3. Residual Bequest

I hereby give, devise, and bequeath to Greater Hartford Gives Foundation, a nonprofit organization located at 10 Columbus Blvd., 8th Floor, Hartford, CT 06106, Federal Tax ID #06-0699252, ALL OR A PERCENTAGE of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, to be used for Greater Hartford Gives Foundation's general use and purpose.

4. Contingent Bequest

If (primary beneficiary) does not survive me, then I hereby give, devise, and bequeath to Greater Hartford Gives Foundation, a nonprofit organization located at 10 Columbus Blvd., 8th Floor, Hartford, CT 06106, Federal Tax ID #06-0699252, DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY, to be used for Greater Hartford Gives 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. We will also work with you and your attorney to craft language to accomplish your goals.

If you are making a restricted bequest, we recommend that your attorney include the following provision to give Greater Hartford Gives Foundation flexibility should it no longer be possible for Greater Hartford Gives Foundation to use your gift as you originally intended:

If, in the judgment of the Board of Directors of Greater Hartford Gives Foundation, it shall become impossible for Greater Hartford Gives Foundation to use this bequest to accomplish the specific purposes of this bequest, Greater Hartford Gives Foundation may use the income and principal of this gift for such purpose or purposes as the Board determines is most closely related to the restricted purpose of my bequest.