Suggested Language

“I give, devise, and bequeath ______ percent (___ %) of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate to the American Near East Refugee Aid (Anera), a Washington, DC humanitarian corporation located at 1101 15th Street NW, Suite 401, Washington, DC 20005, for the general uses and the purposes of said institution.”

“I give, devise and bequeath the ________ to the American Near East Refugee Aid (Anera), a Washington, DC humanitarian corporation located at 1101 15th Street NW, Suite 401, Washington, DC 20005, for the general uses and the purposes of said institution.”

“I give, devise and bequeath the sum of $_____ to the American Near East Refugee Aid (Anera), a Washington, DC humanitarian corporation located at 1101 15th Street NW, Suite 401, Washington, DC 20005, for the general uses and the purposes of said institution.”

“I give, devise and bequeath the rest, residue and remainder of my estate to the American Near East Refugee Aid (Anera), a Washington, DC humanitarian corporation located at 1101 15th Street NW, Suite 401, Washington, DC 20005, for the general uses and the purposes of said institution.”

“In the event that (______________) predeceases me, I give, devise and bequeath the sum of $________ (or _______ percent (____%) of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate) to the American Near East Refugee Aid (Anera), a Washington, DC humanitarian corporation located at 1101 15th Street NW, Suite 401, Washington, DC 20005, for the general uses and the purposes of said institution.”

Most donors leave their gifts to Anera without restriction. This allows Anera to use these funds to help us fulfill our mission as appropriate at the time funds are bequeathed. Nevertheless, Anera honors a donor’s intent set forth in estate planning documents for the use of a gift. Bequest provisions designated for a specific program or activity may require additional, specific language depending on the program or activity. It may be advisable to contact Anera during the drafting of estate planning documents for assistance to ensure that your wishes are properly understood.

We ask that you include the following language...

“If at anytime the Board of American Near East Refugee Aid (Anera) should determine that it is no longer practical to use this fund for the above-described purpose, it may be used for other needs of Anera in advancement of its mission.”