One of the simplest ways to make a planned gift to The Seamen’s Church Institute is through a bequest in your will or a provision in your trust. You may indicate that The Seamen’s Church Institute is to be the recipient of a specific amount or a percentage of your estate.

Outright Bequest

To make an outright bequest to The Seamen’s Church Institute, you designate in your will a specific asset or amount of money you wish to bequeath. You may use the following language when making your outright bequest:

“I give and bequeath to The Seamen’s Church Institute of New York & New Jersey, tax identification number 13-5562356 located in New York, New York, or its successor, the sum of $[amount of gift] (or [description of asset]) to be used where it determines the need is greatest (or for the support of a specific fund or program).”

Residual Bequest

To make a residual bequest to The Seamen’s Church Institute, you designate in your will a percentage of the remaining value of your estate. You may use the following language:

“I give and bequeath to The Seamen’s Church Institute of New York & New Jersey, tax identification number 13-5562356 located in New York, New York, or its successor, all (or state a percentage) of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, to be used where it determines the need is greatest (or for the support of a specific fund or program).”