The following is intended to help you and your attorney in drafting a bequest that satisfies your interests. As you consult your attorney on the selection of appropriate wording to reflect your own goals and intentions, be sure our organization’s correct legal name appears in all final documents:

“The Philadelphia Orchestra Association, 300 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102, Federal Tax Identification Number 23-1352289, a Philadelphia nonprofit corporation, or its successor”
or
“Kimmel Center, Inc. d/b/a Ensemble Arts Philly, 300 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102, Federal Tax Identification Number 23-2865855, a Philadelphia nonprofit corporation, or its successor”

The Philadelphia Orchestra Bequest Language

General Bequest of a stated sum of money may be worded:

“I give to The Philadelphia Orchestra Association, 300 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102, a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, or its successor, Federal Tax Identification Number 23-1352289 [insert here the exact dollar amount].”

Specific Bequest of a certain asset from your estate may be worded:

Residuary Bequest, after other bequests and expenses have been paid, may be worded:

Contingent Bequest if the person making the will is not survived by certain individuals:

“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 The Philadelphia Orchestra Association, 300 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102, a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, or its successor, Federal Tax Identification Number 23-1352289, [insert here the exact dollar amount, description of property, or percentage of residual estate].”

Ensemble Arts Philly Bequest Language

General Bequest of a stated sum of money may be worded:

“I give to Kimmel Center, Inc. d/b/a Ensemble Arts Philly, 300 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102, a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, or its successor, Federal Tax Identification Number 23-2865855 [insert here the exact dollar amount].”

Specific Bequest of a certain asset from your estate may be worded:

Residuary Bequest, after other bequests and expenses have been paid, may be worded:

Contingent Bequest if the person making the will is not survived by certain individuals:

“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 Kimmel Center, Inc. d/b/a Ensemble Arts Philly, 300 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102, a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, or its successor, Federal Tax Identification Number 23-2865855, [insert here the exact dollar amount, description of property, or percentage of residual estate].”

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The purpose of these web pages is to provide general educational information. They are not intended as legal, accounting or other professional advice. For assistance in planning charitable gifts with tax and other financial implications, obtain the services of appropriate advisers. Consult an attorney for advice if your plans require revision of a will or other legal document.

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