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Legacy Giving

Sunghee built confidence with the Oakland Literacy Council.  Read Sunghee’s story.

In 2019 the Oakland Literacy Council celebrated 35 years of helping the adults of Oakland County reach their literacy goals. You can help extend that legacy by making a bequest to the Oakland Literacy Council in your will or trust.

One sentence can make a lifetime of difference.

What are the benefits of making a bequest?

  1. You leave a lasting legacy to be remembered
  2. You lessen the burden of taxes on your family
  3. You may receive estate tax savings
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Janay is now reading to her baby.Read Janay’s story

What are my options?

A bequest can be made in several ways:
  1. You can gift a specific dollar amount or asset
  2. You can gift a percentage of your estate
  3. You can gift from the balance or residue of your estate

How do I make a bequest?

A bequest is one of the easiest gifts to make.  To give a gift in your will or trust, simply share this language with your attorney or financial planner:

Specific Bequest Language

“I bequeath $___ of my estate to the Oakland Literacy Council, a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation, located at 43700 Woodward Ave, Suite 20, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302. Federal Tax ID #: 38-2839173 for the Oakland Literacy Council’s general use and purpose.”

Percentage Bequest Language

“I bequeath ___% of my estate to the Oakland Literacy Council, a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation, located at 43700 Woodward Ave, Suite 20, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302. Federal Tax ID #: 38-2839173 for the Oakland Literacy Council’s general use and purpose.”

Residual Bequest Language

“I bequeath (ALL OR A PERCENTAGE) of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate to the Oakland Literacy Council, a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation, located at 43700 Woodward Ave, Suite 20, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302. Federal Tax ID #: 38-2839173 for the Oakland Literacy Council’s general use and purpose.”

If you need additional information or would like to ensure your gift is used for specific purposes, please give us a call at 248.253.1617.

Oakland Literacy Council’s Gift Acceptance Policy

Make a dream come true in 2023!

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For over 37 years, the Oakland Literacy Council (OLC) has enabled adult students to achieve individual literacy goals through a partnership with trained volunteer tutors. OLC serves native-English speaking adults who need basic reading, writing, and math skills (adult basic education — ABE), and foreign-born adults who need English reading, writing,  or conversation skills (English Language Learners — ESL).

The Oakland Literacy Council is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 tax-exempt entity that relies on the financial support of individuals, businesses, community organizations, and foundations to fulfill its mission. Your tax-deductible financial gift can be made online, by mail or by Donor-Advised Fund. The Oakland Literacy Council also welcomes gifts of Stock and Legacy Gifts.

Oakland Literacy Council 51111 Woodward Ave., Suite 720 Pontiac, MI 48342 (248) 253-1617

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