Bequests

In order to make a bequest, you should speak with your attorney. Your attorney can help you include a bequest to Fallen Patriots in your estate plan. We have provided some basic bequest language to assist you and your attorney.

1. Specific Bequest
If you are considering making an outright bequest to Fallen Patriots, we recommend the following language:

Bequest of a Specific Dollar Amount
I hereby give, devise, and bequeath _________ and No/100 dollars ($DOLLARS) to Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation, a nonprofit organization located at 1818 Library Street, Suite 500, Reston, VA 20190, Federal Tax ID #47-0902295, for Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation's general use and purpose.

Bequest of Specific Personal Property
I hereby give, devise, and bequeath DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY to Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation, a nonprofit organization located at 1818 Library Street, Suite 500, Reston, VA 20190, Federal Tax ID #47-0902295, for Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation's general use and purpose.

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 Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation, a nonprofit organization located at 1818 Library Street, Suite 500, Reston, VA 20190, Federal Tax ID #47-0902295, for Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation's general use and purpose.

2. Percentage Bequest
If you are considering making a bequest of a percentage of your estate to Fallen Patriots, 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 Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation, a nonprofit organization located at 1818 Library Street, Suite 500, Reston, VA 20190, Federal Tax ID #47-0902295, for Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation's general use and purpose.

3. Residual Bequest

I hereby give, devise, and bequeath to Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation, a nonprofit organization located at 1818 Library Street, Suite 500, Reston, VA 20190, Federal Tax ID #47-0902295, ALL OR A PERCENTAGE of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate to be used for Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation's general use and purpose.

4. Contingent Bequest

If (primary beneficiary) does not survive me, then I hereby give, devise, and bequeath to Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation, a nonprofit organization located at 1818 Library Street, Suite 500, Reston, VA 20190, Federal Tax ID #47-0902295, DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY to be used for Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation's general use and purpose.

Beneficiary Designation

A beneficiary designation gift is a simple and affordable way to make a gift to support Fallen Patriots. You can designate us as a beneficiary of a retirement, investment, or bank account or your life insurance policy.

BENEFITS OF A BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION GIFT

  • Support the causes that you care about

  • Continue to use your account as long as you need to

  • Simplify your planning and avoid expensive legal fees

  • Reduce the burden of taxes on your family

  • Receive an estate tax charitable deduction

HOW A BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION GIFT WORKS

  1. To make your gift, contact the person who helps you with your account or insurance policy, such as your broker, banker, or insurance agent.

  2. Ask them to send you a new beneficiary designation form.

  3. Complete the form, sign it, and mail it back to your broker, banker, or agent.
    Beneficiary Information:
    Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation
    1818 Library Street, Suite 500, Reston, VA 20190
    Federal Tax ID #47-0902295

  4. When you pass away, your account or insurance policy will be paid or transferred to Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation, consistent with the beneficiary designation.