How to Give

Not only do you have options for how your gift will be used, you also have options on what to give and how to give. There are gifts that cost you nothing now, gifts that pay you income, and gifts that allow you to decide what happens when.

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Including St. John's University in Your Will

Make St. John's University a part of your personal legacy with a charitable gift from your estate.

Gifts from Wills and Trusts:

When making a charitable gift to a nonprofit organization, it is vital that the charity's legal name, address and other identifying details be used. To name St. John's University in your will or trust, please use the following suggested language:

Residual Bequest Language
A residual bequest comes to us after your estate expenses and specific bequests are paid:

"I hereby give, devise, and bequeath to St. John's University, New York, Jamaica, New York, Federal Tax ID number 11-1630830, all the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate."

Specific Bequest Language
You can also name St. John's University as a beneficiary of a specific amount from your estate:

"I hereby give, devise, and bequeath to St. John's University, New York, Jamaica, New York, Federal Tax ID number 11-1630830, the sum of ________."

Contingent Bequest Language
St. John's University can be named as a contingent beneficiary in your will or personal trust if one or more of your specific bequests cannot be fulfilled:

"If [name(s)] is not living at the time of my demise, I hereby give, devise, and bequeath to St. John's University, New York, Jamaica, New York, Federal Tax ID number 11-1630830, ____% of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate."
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