How do I make a bequest gift to WaterAid?
Bequests are a wonderful way to make an impact on the work of WaterAid America and leave a meaningful legacy. A gift through your will or living trust is fully deductible from your estate and can significantly reduce taxes on the balance of your estate. If you choose to name WaterAid America in your will, the suggested language is: I give and bequeath to WaterAid America, Inc., 232 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016, a New York not-for-profit organization, the sum of $____ (or ___ percent of my residuary estate) for such purposes as the Board of Directors of WaterAid America shall determine to be in the best interest of the organization. Opting to make a residuary bequest is particularly valuable to us, as it generally increases in value over time, as opposed to an exact figure (specific bequest), which usually erodes over time due to inflation. No matter how you choose to give, please ask a legal professional to check your Will to ensure it is valid and give you peace of mind. We are
