One Simple Sentence

A Powerful Impact

You can have a powerful impact on society with one simple sentence. By making a provision in your will or trust to leave a gift to a nonprofit, you can provide a lasting gift to support good in the community for generations to come. That provision can be a specific dollar amount, percentage of an estate or remainder of an estate after all debts have been paid. We've included sample language and titling below based on the methodology that could be included in wills and trusts.

*We recommend you consult with your personal tax advisor or financial professional. The below sentence is a suggestion as to content and should be written or adapted by legal counsel to fit the contributor's individual situation.*

Specific Bequests Language

“I give to Gulf Coast Community Foundation, a nonprofit corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Florida, EIN 59-1052433, with its current principal office located at 601 Tamiami Trail South, Venice, FL, or its successor thereto, (the sum of $____ OR % ___ of the estate OR ______description of property described herein) for the benefit of the (name of fund) OR (for general purposes of Gulf Coast).

Residual Bequests Language

“I give to Gulf Coast Community Foundation, a nonprofit corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Florida, EIN 59-1052433, with its current principal office located at 601 Tamiami Trail South, Venice, FL, or its successor thereto, the rest, residue and/or remainder of my estate for the benefit of the (name of fund) OR (for general purposes of Gulf Coast).