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Bequests in a Will

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Including Catholic Foundation of West Michigan in Your Will

Make Catholic Foundation of West Michigan a part of your personal legacy with a charitable gift from your estate.

Option 1: Make a provision to give directly to an existing fund at the Catholic Foundation of West Michigan.

I/we hereby give, devise, and bequeath (dollars/percent) of my/our (IRA, life insurance policy, etc.), determined as of the date of my death, to the (FUND NAME), a permanent endowment at the Catholic Foundation of West Michigan, a nonprofit organization located at 360 Division Ave. S, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, Federal Tax ID # 38-3298981.

Option 2: Create your own named fund.

If your parish and/or Catholic school is one of several Catholic beneficiaries in your legacy plans, consider setting up your own personal endowment through the Catholic Foundation of West Michigan. The Catholic Foundation of West Michigan is your philanthropic partner to help design your own giving legacy.

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