Sample Bequest/Trust Language

Unrestricted bequest (as percentage of estate):
"I give, devise and bequeath to The Children's Inn at NIH, Inc., a nonprofit organization in Bethesda, MD, ______ percent (%) of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate to be used as an unrestricted gift at the discretion of the Board of Directors of The Children’s Inn at NIH for the general purposes of The Children’s Inn at NIH.”

Unrestricted bequest (as specific dollar amount):
"I give, devise and bequeath to The Children's Inn at NIH, Inc., a nonprofit organization in Bethesda, MD, the sum of $_______ in cash (or _____ shares of ___ stock) to be used at the discretion of the Board of Directors of The Children’s Inn at NIH for the general purposes of The Children’s Inn at NIH.”

Restricted bequest as percentage of estate:
I give, devise and bequeath to The Children's Inn at NIH, Inc., a nonprofit organization in Bethesda, MD, _____ percent (%) of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate to be used for ______________________________ at The Children’s Inn at NIH. If changed circumstances should at some future time make it impractical to continue using these funds for the purpose designated, then The Children’s Inn at NIH’s Board of Directors may redesignate the purpose to adhere as closely as possible to my original intent.”

Restricted bequest as percentage of estate for Endowment*:
I give, devise and bequeath to The Children's Inn at NIH, Inc., a nonprofit organization in Bethesda, MD, _____ percent (%) of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate to be used to establish a named endowed fund* to be known as the “______ Legacy Fund*.The principal of this fund shall be invested as part of The Children’s Inn at NIH’s permanent endowment and in accordance with its policies.  The earnings from this endowed fund shall be used to support ____________ [e.g. Family Support Program]. If changed circumstances should at some future time make it impractical to continue using these funds for the purpose designated, then The Children’s Inn at NIH’s Board of Directors may redesignate the purpose to adhere as closely as possible to my original intent.”

*Named Endowed Funds require a commitment of $100,000, payable over four years.

The Children's Inn at NIH's federal tax I.D. number is 52-1638207