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Bequest Guidelines

Bequests

Donors may include a charitable bequest in their will to create or add to a fund at the Community Foundation. Charitable bequests provide important estate tax advantages, which should be discussed with a professional advisor.

Donors may bequeath a specific item or a specific amount of money for some charitable purpose. This is known as a “specific bequest.” A “residual bequest” refers to a donation that consists of the remainder of a donor’s assets after all expenses and other specific bequests have been paid out.

By including a charitable contribution in their will, donors can make a gift that is simple, yet potentially much larger than they could consider during their lifetime.

How to Add a Charitable Bequest to a Will

Adding a charitable bequest to an existing will does not require rewriting your entire will. Charitable bequests may be added through an amendment to an existing will, known as a “codicil.”

Donors may include or add this language to their will at any time, although it is generally easier to discuss charitable objectives with the Community Foundation ahead of time. If a donor prefers to remain anonymous, he or she may conduct these discussions through an attorney, accountant or other advisor.

Leaving a Gift to an Existing Fund

Use the following language to contribute to an established fund at the Community Foundation of Greene County:

“I give ___________________________ (description of gift) to the Community Foundation of Greene County, its successors or assigns, to the______________________ (name of Fund) consistent with the ‘Fund Agreement’ previously established at the Community Foundation.”

Creating a New Fund

To establish a testamentary fund at the Community Foundation, donors may pre-sign a fund agreement expressing their desire for the use of gift. Two signed agreements should be forwarded to the Community Foundation. One fully executed copy will be returned and the other kept in our file and activated when funds are received.

Using this approach, the suggested language to be used in a will is:

“I give ___________________________ (description of gift) to the Community Foundation of Greene County, its successors or assigns, to create the ________________ (name of Fund) consistent with the ‘Fund Agreement’ previously executed between myself and the Community Foundation.”

Leaving a Gift to the Community

Some donors prefer to have the Community Foundation’s board of directors determine how best their gift can remain flexible and responsive to community needs over time. These grants, generated from undesignated funds, are used to meet the emerging needs of the people of Greene County.

In this situation, the suggested language to be used in a will is:

“I give _________________________ (description of gift) to the Community Foundation of Greene County, its successors or assigns, to be added to the Fund” (name to be determined..)

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The Community Foundation
of Greene County
108 East High Street
Waynesburg, PA 15370

Phone: 724-627-2010
Fax: 724-627-2011
Email: cfgcpa@gmail.com

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About CFGC

The Community Foundation of Greene County is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that develops, manages and distributes funds for charitable purposes in the community.

The official registration and financial information of the Community Foundation Greene County may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999.

FLORIDA CHARITABLE REGISTRATION #CH54865. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATIONBY THE STATE.

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Download the IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution Packet – A Look at a New Way of Charitable Giving for Those 70-1/2 or Older with an IRA

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