General Bequest of a stated sum of money may be worded:
“I give to BISSELL Pet Foundation, 2345 Walker Avenue NW Grand Rapids, MI 49544, a Michigan private foundation, Federal Tax Identification Number 38-3853264 [insert here the exact dollar amount] to be used in support of its charitable programs.”
Specific Bequest of a certain asset from your estate may be worded:
“I give to BISSELL Pet Foundation, 2345 walker Avenue NW Grand Rapids, MI 49544, a Michigan private foundation, Federal Tax Identification Number 38-3853264, [insert here a description of the particular property] to be used in support of its charitable programs.”
Residuary Bequest, after other bequests and expenses have been paid, may be worded:
“I give to BISSELL Pet Foundation, 2345 Walker Avenue NW Grand Rapids, MI 49544, a Michigan private foundation, Federal Tax Identification Number 38-3853264, all [or a portion] of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate to be used in support of its charitable programs.”
Contingent Bequest if the person making the will is not survived by certain individuals:
“If [name/s of primary beneficiary/ies] do/es not survive me, or shall die within ninety (90) days from the date of my death, or as a result of a common disaster, then I give to BISSELL Pet Foundation, 2345 Walker Avenue NW Grand Rapids, MI 49544, a Michigan private foundation, Federal Tax Identification Number 38-3853264 [insert here the exact dollar amount, description of property, or percentage of residual estate].”