Legacy Giving — Oakland Literacy Council

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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?

You leave a lasting legacy to be remembered
You lessen the burden of taxes on your family
You may receive estate tax savings

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What are my options?

A bequest can be made in several ways:

You can gift a specific dollar amount or asset
You can gift a percentage of your estate
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