BEQUESTS

If you are not able to make a substantial gift to charity at this time, but eventually you want to leave some or all of your estate to serve the charitable needs of Vermont, you might consider including the VCF in your will for a specific amount or percentage of the residue. A gift by will to the Foundation can be unrestricted or designated for a special field of interest by the donor. A number of our donors have established funds during their lifetimes and add to them as circumstances allow. Many have also provided for an addition to their funds by will at the time of their death.

As an alternative to amending your current will, consider naming the VCF  a beneficiary of your retirement plan. Simply contact your plan administrator for a change of beneficiary form, and designate the VCF for a percentage of the assets which remain in the plan at your death.