Bequest Information

Sample Bequest Language

This language is for illustration purposes only. Always consult a professional advisor or attorney when making or revising your will.

Residuary Bequest 
Residue is the term used to describe the portion of an estate that remains after all debts, expenses and specific bequests to others have been fulfilled.

"I give to Save the Children Federation, Inc., of Fairfield, Connecticut, Federal Tax ID # 06-0726487, [all, or __________ percent of] the rest, residue and remainder of my estate for its general purposes."

Specific Bequest 
"I give to Save the Children Federation, Inc., of Fairfield, Connecticut, Federal Tax ID # 06-0726487, the sum of $__________ for its general purposes."

Donation of Real Estate by Will 
"I leave the real estate described as follows: (property description) to Save the Children Federation, Inc., of Fairfield, Connecticut, Federal Tax ID # 06-0726487, for its general purposes."

Beneficiary Gifts for Retirement Plans & Bank Accounts 
Naming Save the Children as a beneficiary is a simple and powerful way to support the life changing work of our organization without updating your will.

• Contact your plan administrator or financial institution for a change of beneficiary form.
• On the beneficiary form, decide what percentage (up to 100%) you would like us to receive. Please list us as:

            Legal Name:  Save the Children Federation, Inc.
            Address:  501 Kings Highway East, Fairfield, CT 06825
            Federal Tax ID #:  06-0726487

For more information about leaving a bequest to Save the Children, please contact our Planned Giving team:
[email protected] or 1-800-544-4470.