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Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County's Bequest Language

Habitat NYC's Legal Name: Habitat for Humanity New York City

Tax-Identification Number: 11-2857055

A bequest to Habitat NYC would normally include language like this:

1. Unrestricted Bequest

I hereby give, devise and bequeath the sum of $__________ or ________% of my estate to Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County, a nonprofit organization located at 111 John St., Suite 770, New York City, NY, 10038, Federal Tax ID #11-2857055, for Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County's general use and purpose.

2. Residual Bequest

I hereby give, devise and bequeath to Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County, a nonprofit organization located at 111 John St., Suite 770, New York City, NY, 10038, Federal Tax ID #11-2857055, ALL OR A PERCENTAGE of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate to be used for Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County's general use and purpose.

3. Contingent Bequest

If (primary beneficiary) does not survive me, then I hereby give, devise and bequeath to Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County, a nonprofit organization located at 111 John St., Suite 770, New York City, NY, 10038, Federal Tax ID #11-2857055, DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY to be used for Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County's general use and purpose.

Restricted Bequests


If you are considering a bequest but would like to ensure that your bequest will be used for a specific purpose, please let us know. We would be happy to work with you and your attorney to help you identify ways to give and meet your charitable objectives. We will also work with you and your attorney to craft language to accomplish your goals.

If you are making a restricted bequest, we recommend that your attorney include the following provision to give Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County flexibility should it no longer be possible for Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County to use your gift as you originally intended:

If, in the judgment of the Board of Directors of Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County, it shall become impossible for Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County to use this bequest to accomplish the specific purposes of this bequest, Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County may use the income and principal of this gift for such purpose or purposes as the Board determines is most closely related to the restricted purpose of my bequest.

Contact Us


Please contact us if you have any questions about how to make a bequest to Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County or to request any additional information that might be helpful to you and your attorney as you consider making a bequest to us.

If you have included a bequest for Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County in your estate plan, please contact us to let us know. We would like to thank you and recognize you for your gift.

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