Bequest Language

An excellent way for you to support Harding University's mission is to leave us a bequest in your will, living trust or with a codicil. One benefit of making a gift by bequest is that it allows you to continue to use the property you will leave to charity during your life. Another benefit is that you can leave a lasting legacy.

Bequest Language:

You should speak with your attorney to make a bequest. Your attorney can help you include a bequest to Harding University in your estate plan. We have provided some basic bequest language to assist you and your attorney.

1. Specific Bequest

If you are considering making an outright bequest to Harding University, we recommend the following language:

Bequest of Specific Dollar Amount

I hereby give, devise and bequeath _________ and No/100 dollars ($DOLLARS) to Harding University, a nonprofit organization located at 915 East Market, Searcy, AR, 72149, Federal Tax ID #71-0236896, for Harding University's general use and purpose.

Bequest of Specific Personal Property

I hereby give, devise and bequeath DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY to Harding University, a nonprofit organization located at 915 East Market, Searcy, AR, 72149, Federal Tax ID #71-0236896, for Harding University's general use and purpose.

Bequest of Specific Real Estate

I hereby give, devise and bequeath all of the right, title and interest in and to the real estate located at ADDRESS OR DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY to Harding University, a nonprofit organization located at 915 East Market, Searcy, AR, 72149, Federal Tax ID #71-0236896, for Harding University's general use and purpose.

2. Percentage Bequest

If you are considering making a bequest of a percentage of your estate to Harding University, we recommend the following language:

I hereby give, devise and bequeath ____ percent (___%) of my total estate, determined as of the date of my death, to Harding University, a nonprofit organization located at 915 East Market, Searcy, AR, 72149, Federal Tax ID #71-0236896, for Harding University's general use and purpose.

3. Residual Bequest

I hereby give, devise and bequeath to Harding University, a nonprofit organization located at 915 East Market, Searcy, AR, 72149, Federal Tax ID # 71-0236896, ALL OR A PERCENTAGE of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate to be used for Harding University's general use and purpose.

4. Contingent Bequest

If (primary beneficiary) does not survive me, then I hereby give, devise and bequeath to Harding University, a nonprofit organization located at 915 East Market, Searcy, AR, 72149, Federal Tax ID # 71-0236896, DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY to be used for Harding University's general use and purpose.

If you have included a bequest for Harding University in your estate plan, please complete the Estate Gift Confirmation Form and return to the Center For Charitable Estate Planning. You will automatically become a member of the James A. Harding Legacy Society. Thank you for including Harding in your estate plan.

Harding University Federal Tax ID Number: 71-0236896