Bequest Example

Unrestricted Gift: A designated gift to the ministry that can be used where most needed.

I give, devise and bequeath to Josh McDowell Ministry, $_______(Dollars)* to be used for its general purposes.

Residuary Bequest: A gift from the remainder of your estate after all other bequests have been paid.

I give, devise and bequeath to Josh McDowell Ministry, ________ percent of the residue of my estate to be used for its general purposes.

Contingency Gift: A gift that takes effect only if your primary intention can’t be met.

In the event that ____________ predeceases me, I give, devise and bequeath his/her bequest or share to Josh McDowell Ministry to be used for its general purposes.

* Rather than leaving a sum certain, you can include language that refers to a percentage of your estate or a description of the property you wish to give.

Bequest provisions designated for a specific program or activity require additional language. Unless otherwise designated, all gifts given to Josh McDowell Ministry will be placed in the Endowment Fund for permanent investment, with the income being used to finance the ministry. It is best to contact Josh McDowell Ministry in advance to ensure that your wishes are properly understood.

For more information: Email us, complete the personal illustration form, or call us at 1-855-6897 so that we can assist you through every step of the process.

Josh McDowell Ministry is a division of Cru (formerly, Campus Crusade for Christ, Inc.), a California non-profit corporation (tax identification # 95-6006173), located at 100 Lake Hart Drive, Orlando, Florida 32832.