Photo by Thor Morales/CRS
The following language may help you and your attorney when drawing up a bequest that meets your needs.
“I give to Catholic Relief Services – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, a nonprofit corporation currently located at Catholic Relief Services, 228 W. Lexington St., Baltimore, MD 21201-3413, Federal Tax ID number 13-5563422, or its successor thereto, ______________* [written amount or percentage of the estate or description of property] for its unrestricted use and purpose.”
*If you’re interested in supporting a specific project or program, it’s best to discuss your plans with our planned giving professionals before completing your bequest language to confirm your wishes can be met by Catholic Relief Services.
Please note: The policies of Catholic Relief Services do not allow CRS or our representatives to serve as personal representative, executor, trustee or witness for a will or trust.
Legal Address:
Catholic Relief Services
228 W. Lexington St.
Baltimore, MD 21201-3413
Federal Tax ID number: 13-5563422
For More Information
Before deciding about your estate plan, consult an estate planning attorney. To learn more about how your gift will be put to use, contact Richard Balmadier, Director, Planned Giving, at 410-350-1825 or richard.balmadier@crs.org.
Your Giving Toolkit
I'm Here to Help
Richard Balmadier
Director, Planned Giving
richard.balmadier@crs.org
410-350-1825
Request our Free Will Kit by mail by clicking the button below and selecting ‘Free Will Kit’ on the form.