Sample Bequest Language

This information can be shared with your attorney as they draft your bequest provision for Georgetown. You can also view a printable page with this information.

I bequeath to Georgetown University (Tax ID #53-0196603), a nonprofit organization located in Washington, D.C.,

• the sum of _________ dollars; or
• an amount equal to ________ percent of the net value of my estate; or
• all the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate

If you would like to designate your bequest to a particular school, program, or more, you can use this additional language to designate it:

It is my request that this gift be used for the benefit of [specify school, facility or program] at Georgetown University as directed in my most recent statement of intent with the University.

• Scholarships
• The Georgetown College of Arts & Sciences
• McDonough School of Business
• School of Foreign Service
• Graduate School
• McCourt School of Public Policy
• Lauinger Library
• Georgetown Scholars Program
• Office of Mission & Ministry
• Law Center
• School of Medicine
• School of Nursing & Health Studies
• Georgetown University Medical Center(research or education)
• Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center
• Athletics

You may designate your bequest to support any of Georgetown’s existing endowments (e.g. an endowed scholarship, chair or award), or to establish a new or named endowment fund. In order to do so, please contact us before finalizing your will to discuss necessary wording and minimum giving levels to ensure that Georgetown can fulfill your wishes.

The information on this website is not intended as legal, financial, or tax advice. Please consult an attorney, financial advisor, or tax advisor in your planning.