Bequests

A bequest in your will is one of the simplest ways to make a charitable gift.  Through a bequest, you may make a contribution to an existing fund or establish a new named fund.  Either option ensures that your charitable wishes will be carried out, benefiting North Central Washington forever.

Suggested Language for a charitable gift in your Will

I give and bequeath to Community Foundation of North Central Washington, a Washington state not for profit corporation, (a stated sum OR a stated percentage of estate OR all the residue of my estate OR a specific asset) which I own at the time of my death or over which I have power of disposition.

The Community Foundation of North Central Washington shall administer said trust estate for the sole benefit of, and in accordance with, the provisions of its Articles of Incorporation and any amendments or additions thereto at the time made.  (Add appropriate language from the choices below…)

For a new Unrestrictred Fund in your Will

The fund so established shall be known as the (NAME OF FUND) Fund of the Community Foundation of NCW.

For an addition to an existing fund in your Will

I direct that this distribution be added to and become part of the (NAME OF FUND) held and administered by the Community Foundation of NCW in accordance with the provisions of the agreement establishing said fund.

For a new Field of Interest Fund in your Will

The fund so established shall be known as the (NAME OF FUND) Fund of the Community Foundation of NCW.  The spendable income from this fund shall be used for the purpose of (explain purpose of fund).

For a new Designated Fund in your Will

The fund so established shall be known as the (NAME OF FUND) Fund of the Community Foundation of NCW.  The spendable income from this fund shall be distributed to the (names of recipient organizations) so long as said entities shall be tax exempt under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code as amended.

Talk with your trusted legal advisors about the best way to give through the Community Foundation of NCW.