Draft a bequest that aligns with your desires and consult your attorney to ensure it reflects your goals for the Cancer Research Institute. Remember to include our organization's legal name in all final documents.

“Cancer Research Institute, 29 Broadway, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10006, a New York nonprofit corporation, or its successor, Federal Tax Identification Number: 13-1837442.”

General Bequest

When crafting a general bequest, you are specifying a fixed amount of money to be granted to CRI. This method offers a clear and straightforward way to support our mission.

Here is an example: 

“I give to Cancer Research Institute, 29 Broadway, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10006, a New York nonprofit corporation, or its successor, Federal Tax Identification Number 13-1837442 [insert here the exact dollar amount].”

Specific Bequest

A specific bequest allows you to designate an asset from your estate, ensuring that your support for CRI is personalized and impactful. By specifying a particular item, whether it's real estate, artwork, or another valuable possession, you are leaving a unique mark on the fight against cancer.

Here is an example:  

“I give to Cancer Research Institute, 29 Broadway, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10006, a New York nonprofit corporation, or its successor, Federal Tax Identification Number 13-1837442, [insert here a description of the particular property].”

Residuary Bequest

A residuary bequest allows you to allocate all, or a portion of the remaining estate, after other bequests and expenses have been fulfilled. By selecting this option, you ensure that your support for the Cancer Research Institute is comprehensive and impactful.

Here is an example: 

“I give to Cancer Research Institute, 29 Broadway, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10006, a New York nonprofit corporation, or its successor, Federal Tax Identification Number 13-1837442, all [or a portion] of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate.”

Contingent Bequest

A contingent bequest provides assurance that your support for the Cancer Research Institute remains steadfast, even in unforeseen circumstances. By including this provision, you ensure that if primary beneficiaries are unable to inherit, your legacy of giving lives on.

Here is an example: 

“If [name/s of primary beneficiary/ies] do/es not survive me, or shall die within ninety (90) days from the date of my death, or as a result of a common disaster, then I give to Cancer Research Institute, 29 Broadway, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10006, a New York nonprofit corporation, or its successor, Federal Tax Identification Number 13-1837442, [insert here the exact dollar amount, description of property, or percentage of residual estate].”