Give Through Your Will

Making a charitable bequest in your will is often the easiest way to make a significant gift, reduce taxes on your estate, and ensure that your values extend beyond your lifetime.

If you wish to have a say in how your estate is distributed, we encourage you to work with an experienced attorney to create a will that accomplishes your goals. You have complete flexibility to change your bequest at any time. If circumstances change in a way that makes you want to revise your gift to us, you can.

Statements for a Bequest

The following are examples of statements that may be used by you and your attorney in preparing your bequest. Whenever possible, we would like to participate in these important conversations to ensure that the correct language is used and that your wishes are understood.

  • Unrestricted bequest: I give the Initiative Foundation, currently located at 405 First Street Southeast, Little Falls, Minnesota 56345, with federal tax ID 36-3451562, (_________ % of the residue of my estate) or (the sum of $__________), to be used by the Initiative Foundation wherever the needs and opportunities are greatest.
  • Restricted bequest: I give the Initiative Foundation, currently located at 405 First Street Southeast, Little Falls, Minnesota 56345, with federal tax ID 36-3451562, (_________ % of the residue of my estate) or (the sum of $__________) for the benefit of (name of fund, program or charitable interest area).

Get a Free Estate Planning Guide

Are you ready to plan your will or trust? We would like to give you a FREE Estate Planning Guide. This helpful information may enable you to successfully plan your estate and avoid an accidental disinheritance.

Explore Ways to Support the Foundation

Contact one of our gift-planning team members today to learn how you can make a difference in Central Minnesota.