A bequest to the Key West Harry S. Truman Foundation, Inc. in your will or estate plan ensures not only preserving the Harry S. Truman Little White House and Gardens, but also enabling our educational outreach to educate citizens, schoolchildren and international visitors about the emergence of the modern presidency, America becoming a super-power and our response to the Cold War. The impact of Harry Truman’s presidency with his outstanding character and leadership continues to inform and inspire future generations. Events that happened in Key West, Florida were of global importance.
Below is language that we suggest using in your estate planning document.
Percentage Bequest
“I give, devise and bequeath to the Key West Harry S. Truman Foundation, Inc. ( Federal tax identification number 75-2979668 ), a non-profit organization with principal offices located at 111 Front Street in Key West, Florida, ____% of the rest and residue of my estate, to be used for its general uses and purposes.”
Residuary Bequest
“I give, devise and bequeath to the Key West Harry S. Truman Foundation, Inc (Federal tax identification number 75-2979668), a non-profit organization with principal offices located at 111 Front Street in Key West, Florida, the rest and residue of my estate, to be used for its
general uses and purposes.”
Contingent Bequest
“In the event that (name or names; i.e., spouse, children, sibling, heirs) shall not survive me, or shall die during the administration of my estate, within ___ days from the date of my death, or as a result of a common disaster, then I give, devise and bequeath those beneficiaries’ shares of my estate to the Key West Harry S. Truman Foundation, Inc. ( Federal tax identification 75-2979668), a non-profit organization with principal offices located at 111 Front Street in Key West, Florida, to be used for its general uses and purposes.”
Bequest of Specific Sum
“I give, devise and bequeath to the Key West Harry S. Truman Foundation, Inc. ( Federal tax identification number 75-2979668), a non-profit organization with principal offices located at 111 Front Street in Key West, Florida, $__[list amount here]__, to be used for its general uses
and purposes.”
Bequest of Specific Asset(s) or Objects
“I give, devise and bequeath to the Key West Harry S. Truman Foundation, Inc.( Federal tax identification number 75-2979668), a non-profit organization with principal offices located at 111 Front street in Key West, Florida, __[list asset(s) and/or description(s) here]__, to be used for its general uses and purposes.”
A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free (800—435- 7352) within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state. The Key West Harry S Truman Foundation Registration is CH32274.
