Printable Bequest Language

SAMPLE BEQUEST LANGUAGE

I give, devise, and bequeath [insert dollar amount or percent of estate] to the Florida State University Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Florida and having an office at Tallahassee, Florida, or its successor organization.

Said Foundation is the legal entity designated by the Florida State University to receive, on its behalf, charitable gifts for the support of its academic mission. It is exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (ID#59-6152180), and contributions to it are deductible under the provisions of federal income-, gift-, and estate-tax laws.

The Florida State University Foundation, Inc. is instructed to apply for and to take maximum advantage of all State of Florida matching fund programs in existence at my death for which this gift may qualify, including programs not in effect at the time of execution of this last will and testament. I recognize that the Florida State University Foundation, Inc. cannot warrant State of Florida matching funds in future years.

This bequest and any associated matching funds will support ________________ at the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.

(Please contact our office to discuss what your gift can support at FSU because university, state, and federal policies can guide how specific funds are administered. Our team is here to partner with you to navigate these frameworks and successfully fulfill your philanthropic vision.)

Note: This language can be modified for a living trust distribution.

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