To help you and your professional advisor, samples of will or bequest language including Galesburg Community Foundation are included in the examples below.

Specific Monetary Amount

“I give, devise, and bequeath to Galesburg Community Foundation, an Illinois nonprofit corporation, for the benefit of (fund at Galesburg Community Foundation or nonprofit organization), the sum of _____ Dollars ($_____).”

Specific Percentage

“I give, devise, and bequeath to Galesburg Community Foundation, an Illinois nonprofit corporation, for the benefit of (fund at Galesburg Community Foundation or nonprofit organization), an amount equal to _____ percent (_____%) of the value of my estate at the time of my death.”

Residual Bequest

“I give, devise, and bequeath all of the residue of my estate, both real and personal, to Galesburg Community Foundation, an Illinois nonprofit corporation, for the benefit of (fund at Galesburg Community Foundation or nonprofit organization).”

Contingent Bequest

“If the above-named beneficiaries should predecease me, then I hereby give and bequeath all of my property and estate to Galesburg Community Foundation, an Illinois nonprofit corporation, for the benefit of (fund at Galesburg Community Foundation or nonprofit organization).”

Restricted Gifts

“I give and bequeath _____ (describe bequest) to Galesburg Community Foundation, an Illinois nonprofit corporation, for the benefit of (fund at Galesburg Community Foundation or nonprofit organization).”

These examples are for demonstration purposes. Be sure to consult with your professional advisor for guidance relevant to your situation.