Bequest Language

Printable Bequest Language

Including University of Alabama Huntsville Foundation in Your Will

Make University of Alabama Huntsville Foundation a part of your personal legacy with a charitable gift from your estate.

Gifts from Wills and Trusts

When making a charitable gift to a nonprofit organization, it is vital that the charity's legal name, address, and other identifying details be used. To name University of Alabama Huntsville Foundation in your will or trust, please use the following suggested language:

Residual Bequest Language

A residual bequest comes to us after your estate expenses and specific bequests are paid:

I give and devise to University of Alabama Huntsville Foundation, Huntsville, AL, (EIN 63-6048099) all (or state a percentage) of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, to be used for its general support (or for the support of a specific fund or program).

Specific Bequest Language

You can also name University of Alabama Huntsville Foundation as a beneficiary of a specific amount from your estate:

I give and devise to University of Alabama Huntsville Foundation, Huntsville, AL, (EIN 63-6048099) the sum of $ ________________________ (or "____ shares of __________________ stock") to be used for its general support (or for the support of a specific fund or program).

Contingent Bequest Language

University of Alabama Huntsville Foundation can be named as a contingent beneficiary in your will or personal trust if one or more of your specific bequests cannot be fulfilled:

If (insert individual heir's name) is not living at the time of my demise, I give and devise University of Alabama Huntsville Foundation, Huntsville, AL, (EIN 63- 6048099) the sum of $ (or "all" or " ___________ percentage of the residue of my estate") to be used for its general support (or for the support of a specific fund or program).