Benefits of a Charitable Bequest

• Impactful Giving: Your bequest allows you to support GYAC’s important work and programs that are close to your heart.
• Flexibility: You retain control over your assets during your lifetime and can modify your bequest if your circumstances change.
• Estate Tax Benefits: Charitable bequests to GYAC may provide estate tax benefits for your heirs.
• Simple: All it takes is a quick phone call to your attorney to add a charitable gift to GYAC in your will or trust.

Suggested Bequest Language

• General Bequest Language
  I give, devise, and bequeath the sum of $______________ to Gifford Youth Achievement Center, Inc., Federal Tax ID 43-1950911, or its successor charitable organization.
• Designated Bequest Language
  I give, devise, and bequeath the sum of $______________ to Gifford Youth Achievement Center, Inc., Federal Tax ID 43-1950911, or its successor charitable organization for the use and benefit of (ex: Endowment Fund, Scholarship Fund, Mentor Program, Summer Camp, etc).
• Residuary Bequest Language
  All the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, both real and personal I give to Gifford
  Youth Achievement Center, Inc., Federal Tax ID 43-1950911, or its successor charitable
  organization (Add “for the use of” to designate gifts to a specific fund).
• Contingent Bequest Language
  I devise and bequeath the sum of $______________ (or percentage of estate, specific asset) to (name of beneficiary) if (she/he) survives me. If (name of beneficiary) does not survive me, I devise and bequeath the sum of $____________________ (or percentage of estate, specific asset) to Gifford Youth Achievement Center, Inc., Federal Tax ID 43-1950911, or its successor charitable organization (Add “for the use of” to designate gifs to a specific fund).

Please consult with your financial advisor or attorney to determine the best plan for your specific situation.