Bequest Language
Below is language you can use to make a bequest to support Missouri State University. A bequest allows you to retain full use of your property during your lifetime while making a meaningful and lasting impact on Missouri State University for generations to come.
If you are considering making a bequest to Missouri State University Foundation, please contact us so we can help personalize the suggested language below and direct your support to the area of the university that matters most to you
1. Specific Bequest
If you are considering making an outright bequest to the Missouri State University Foundation, we recommend the following language:
Bequest of a Specific Dollar Amount
I hereby give, devise and bequeath _________ and No/100 dollars ($DOLLARS) to the Missouri State University Foundation, a nonprofit organization located at 901 S. National, Springfield, MO 65897, Federal Tax ID #_______________.
Bequest of Specific Personal Property
I hereby give, devise and bequeath DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY/REAL ESTATE to the Missouri State University Foundation, a nonprofit organization located at 901 S. National, Springfield, MO 65897, Federal Tax ID #_______________.
Bequest of Specific Real Estate
I hereby give, devise and bequeath all of the right, title and interest in and to the real estate located at ADDRESS OR DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY to the Missouri State University Foundation, a nonprofit organization located at 901 S. National, Springfield, MO 65897, Federal Tax ID #_______________.
2. Percentage Bequest
If you are considering making a bequest of a percentage of your estate to the Missouri State University Foundation, we recommend the following language:
I hereby give, devise and bequeath ____ percent (___%) of my total estate, determined as of the date of my death, to the Missouri State University Foundation, a nonprofit organization located at 901 S. National, Springfield, MO 65897, Federal Tax ID #_______________.
3. Residual Bequest
I hereby give, devise and bequeath to the Missouri State University Foundation, a nonprofit organization located at 901 S. National, Springfield, MO 65897, Federal Tax ID #_______________, ALL OR A PERCENTAGE of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate to be used.
4. Contingent Bequest
If (primary beneficiary) does not survive me, then I hereby give, devise and bequeath to the Missouri State University Foundation, a nonprofit organization located at 901 S. National, Springfield, MO 65897, Federal Tax ID #_______________, DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY to be used.
5. Restricted Bequests
If you are considering a bequest but would like to ensure that your bequest will be used for a specific purpose, please let us know. We would be happy to work with you and your attorney to help you identify ways to give and meet your charitable objectives. We will also work with you and your attorney to craft language to accomplish your goals.
If you are making a restricted bequest, we recommend that your attorney include the following provision to give the Missouri State University Foundation flexibility should it no longer be possible for the Missouri State University Foundation to use your gift as you originally intended:
Contact Us
Please contact us if you have any questions about how to make a bequest to the Missouri State University Foundation or to request any additional information that might be helpful to you and your attorney as you consider making a bequest to us. If you have included a bequest for the Missouri State University Foundation in your estate plan, please contact us to let us know. We want to ensure to direct your support to the area of the university that matters most to you.
