Bequest language
“I bequeath to The University of Edinburgh USA Development Trust, Inc, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Virginia with the business address of 45 Rockefeller Plaza, Suite 2000, New York, NY 10111, the sum of ________ [dollars or percentage of estate], to be used exclusively for its charitable purposes. It is my hope that these funds will be utilized for the support of [specific purpose desired for support or general area can be inserted here.].”
Under its charter and in accordance with U.S. tax law, The University of Edinburgh USA Development Trust, Inc may not receive restricted gifts. However, the Board gives every consideration to donors’ requests when allocating gifts to the University of Edinburgh.