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Types of Bequests and Language to Use
A charitable bequest is simply a distribution from your estate to a charitable organization through your last will and testament. There are different kinds of bequests. For each, you must use specific language to indicate the precise direction of your assets, and to successfully carry out your final wishes. Below are some wording samples to provide to your attorney. These statements are not intended to provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly. 


1. General Bequests
Legacies left to certain people or causes that come from the general value of the estate, and are made by designating a specific dollar amount, a particular asset or a fixed percentage of your estate to the cause of your choice. General Bequest Language: “I give, devise, and bequeath to Savannah Riverkeeper, Inc./P.O. Box 60 Augusta, GA, 30903, the sum of $________ (or a description of the specific asset), for the benefit of Savannah Riverkeeper and its general purposes.”

2. Residuary Bequests
Made when you intend to leave the residue portion of your assets after other terms of the will have been satisfied. Residuary Bequest Language: “All the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, I give to
Savannah Riverkeeper, Inc./P.O. Box 60 Augusta, GA, 30903, for its general purposes.”

3. Contingency Bequests
Allows you to leave a portion of your estate to a particular charity if your named beneficiary does not survive you. Contingency Bequest Language: “I devise and bequeath the residue of the property, real and personal and wherever situated, owned by me at my death, to (name of beneficiary), if (she/he) survives me. If (name of beneficiary) does not survive me, I devise and bequeath my residuary estate to
Savannah Riverkeeper, Inc./P.O. Box 60 Augusta, GA, 30903, for its general purposes.”

Our Organization Info for your Attorney

Savannah Riverkeeper, Inc.
P.O. Box 60
Augusta, GA, 30903

Tax ID #: 58-2630660 (also called the EIN)
info@savannahriverkeeper.org


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Special thanks to the Borgen Project for the information. 
​​Savannah Riverkeeper, Inc. • Augusta, GA • Allendale, SC • Savannah, GA
P.O. Box 60 Augusta, GA 30903 USA • info@savannahriverkeeper.org
Toll Free 844-263-1415 • Office 706-826-8991 • Fax 706-826-8995
​Savannah or Allendale: 912-454-8048
EIN # 58-2630660
  • Who We Are
    • About Us
    • Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • Financials
    • Partners
  • What We Do
    • Our Approach
    • Programs
    • News
    • Issues
    • Swim Guide
    • VFCW
  • Our Watershed
    • The Savannah River
    • Lake Olmstead Dredging
    • Resources
    • Watershed Maps
    • Sturgeon
  • Roast on the River
  • Get Involved
    • Volunteer >
      • Volunteer Signup
      • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Get SRK News
    • Host a Cleanup
    • Report An Issue
    • Blue Heron Blog
    • Deep in the River Blog
  • Support Us
    • Donate
    • Become a Member
    • Business Membership
    • Become a Fundraiser
    • Sponsor an Event
    • Other Ways to Give
    • Shop SRK
  • Know Your River training
  • SWIMGUIDE SPONSOR
  • This River Means To Me
  • Aurubis
  • Savannah Water