Planned Giving

Bequest Language

Below are examples of wording that can be included in your will in order to leave a bequest to Gustavus Adolphus College:

Bequest for a remainder of estate:

I give, devise, and bequeath to Gustavus Adolphus College, TAX ID # 41-0695524, all [or state the fraction or percentage] of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, for the benefit of [state here the named fund or purpose, such as scholarship, endowment, unrestricted use, etc.]. Gustavus Adolphus College, a private college in the State of Minnesota, may be contacted in care of the Advancement Office at 800 West College Avenue, St. Peter, Minnesota, 56082.

Bequest for a specific amount:

I give, devise, and bequeath $______________ to Gustavus Adolphus College, TAX ID# 41-0695524, for the benefit of [state here the named fund or purpose, such as scholarship, endowment, unrestricted use, etc.]. Gustavus Adolphus College, a private college in the State of Minnesota, may be contacted in care of the Advancement Office at 800 West College Avenue, St. Peter, Minnesota, 56082.

The Advancement staff at Gustavus looks forward to working with you to make sure your estate plan is fulfilled according to your wishes. The Letter of Intent for a Future Gift can be very useful in planning or in establishing a specific fund.

For more information, contact:

Ann Sponberg Peterson
Associate Vice President for Advancement
507-933-7453
annpeterson@gustavus.edu

Luke Hanson, MBA, CFRE
Director of Planned and Reunion Giving
507-933-7512
lhanso11@gustavus.edu

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