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A gift in your will or by beneficiary designation is an easy way to make a lasting impact—without affecting your finances today.
WAYS TO GIVE
If you’ve included First Book in your legacy plans, please let us know. We’d love to thank you and recognize your generosity (anonymously, if you prefer). Notify us at Legacy@FirstBook.org.
Contact the manager of your IRA, 401(k), other retirement plan, or life insurance policy and ask them to name First Book as a full or partial beneficiary of your plan or policy.
Share this sample language with your attorney or estate planner:
“I give to First Book, a nonprofit organization located at 1319 F Street NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20004 (Tax ID: 52-1779606), the sum of $___________ to be used for its general purposes.”
“I give to First Book, a nonprofit organization located at 1319 F Street NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20004 (Tax ID: 52-1779606), ________% of my estate to be used for its general purposes.”
“I give all [or a percentage] of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate to First Book, a nonprofit organization located at 1319 F Street NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20004 (Tax ID: 52-1779606), to be used for its general purposes.”
“If [name of primary beneficiary] does not survive me, I give to First Book, a nonprofit organization located at 1319 F Street NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20004 (Tax ID: 52-1779606), the sum of $___________ [or other property] to be used for its general purposes.”
This content is intended to be used for informational purposes only. It should not be relied upon as legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. To determine how a gift or estate planning decision might affect your particular circumstances, it is expressly recommended that you consult an attorney, financial advisor or other qualified professional.