Leave Friends Outside in Los Angeles County (FOLA) a Legacy of Hope:
Make FOLA a beneficiary of your will, revocable trust or estate plan, it’s a long lasting legacy that will benefit our society for years to come.
Sample Bequest Language:
One of the easiest and most frequently used methods to make a planned gift to Friends Outside in Los Angeles County is through a bequest. A simple statement in your will or living trust is all it takes. For example:
“I give to Friends Outside in Los Angeles County, a non-profit corporation located in Pasadena, California,
the sum of $______ or ______% of my estate
OR
the sum of $______ or ______% of my estate, whichever is greater (or) smaller
OR
all the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate to be used as follows: for the organization’s general endowment fund or however the Board of Directors chooses to use this bequest.”
An unrestricted bequest — the last example — is of special value because of the flexibility it provides the organization.
Should you have a special interest or would like to give to a particular project, please discuss your bequest intention with the Executive Director, Mary Weaver, to ensure your objectives can be met. You can reach Mary at (626) 795-7653 or mweaver@friendsoutsidela.org.
We encourage donors and potential donors to seek professional advice for all questions pertaining to your personal philanthropic endeavors. Use of any information from this site is for general philanthropic opportunity purposes only and does not represent tax, investment, accounting, or legal advice either expressed or implied.