Bequests in a Will

Including Fresno's Chaffee Zoo Corporation in Your Will or Trust

Make Fresno's Chaffee Zoo Corporation a part of your personal legacy with a charitable gift from your estate.

Gifts from Wills and Trusts:

When making a charitable gift to a nonprofit organization, it is vital that the charity's legal name, address and other identifying details be used. To name Fresno's Chaffee Zoo Corporation in your will or trust, please use the following suggested language:

Residual Bequest Language
A residual bequest comes to us after your estate expenses and specific bequests are paid:

I give and devise to Fresno's Chaffee Zoo Corporation, Fresno, CA,  (EIN 42-1661145) all (or state a percentage) of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, to be used for its general support.

Specific Bequest Language
You can also name Fresno's Chaffee Zoo Corporation as a beneficiary of a specific amount from your estate:

I give and devise to Fresno's Chaffee Zoo Corporation, Fresno, CA,  (EIN 42-1661145) the sum of $ ________________________ (or "____ shares of __________________ stock") to be used for its general support.

Contingent Bequest Language
Fresno's Chaffee Zoo Corporation can be named as a contingent beneficiary in your will or personal trust if one or more of your specific bequests cannot be fulfilled:

If (insert individual heir's name) is not living at the time of my demise, I give and devise Fresno's Chaffee Zoo Corporation, Fresno, CA,  (EIN 42-1661145) the sum of $ (or "all" or " ___________ percentage of the residue of my estate") to be used for its general support .