Advisors Guide for Planned Giving

Planned Giving Guide

Gifts from Wills and Trusts:

When making a charitable gift to a nonprofit organization, it is vital the legal name of the charity, city and other identifying details be used. To name Malden Catholic High School 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 give and devise to Malden Catholic High School, Malden, MA,  (EIN 04-239-3983) all (or state a percentage) of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, to be used for its general support (or for the support of a specific fund or program).

Specific Bequest Language
You can also name Malden Catholic High School as a beneficiary of a specific amount from your estate:

I give and devise to Malden Catholic High School, Malden, MA,  (EIN 04-239-3983) the sum of $ ________________________ (or "____ shares of __________________ stock") to be used for its general support (or for the support of a specific fund or program).

Contingent Bequest Language
Malden Catholic High School 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 (insert individual heir's name) is not living at the time of my demise, I give and devise Malden Catholic High School, Malden, MA,  (EIN 04-239-3983) the sum of $ (or "all" or " ___________ percentage of the residue of my estate") to be used for its general support (or for the support of a specific fund or program).

Gifts of Appreciated Securities

Malden Catholic High School's Broker: Citibank N.A.
DTC: Contact for transfer instructions
Attn:
399 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10022

Account number: 40553953
Tax ID Number: 04-239-3983

Beneficiary Gifts From Retirement Plans, Life Insurance, Brokerage Accounts or Any Other Plan With a Beneficiary Designation:

Please contact your plan provider for a change of beneficiary form. Once you have filled out the form, please send a copy to Greg Maynard, P '10 Director of Major Gifts, Strategic Initiatives and Planned Giving at gmaynard@maldencatholic.org

Legal name: Malden Catholic High School
Tax ID number: 04-239-3983
Address: 99 Crystal Street
Malden,  MA  02148

Note To Attorneys, Accountants qnd Other Professional Advisors:

Thank you for helping your client with their charitable planning. As a professional advisor, you build your client relationships on trust and mutual respect. The same is true for our relationships with our friends and donors.

We understand that financial, philanthropic and estate goals are unique to the individual. For this reason we welcome the opportunity to assist as you incorporate your clients' philanthropic objectives into wellcrafted estate plans. Furthermore, we encourage prospective donors to consult with their professional advisors before making decisions based on information we provide.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call 781.475.5344 or email gmaynard@maldencatholic.org.

Disclosure: This information is not intended as legal advice. For more specific advice, please consult your attorney or financial adviser.