Sample Language for Your Will or Trust

The following language may help you and your attorney when drawing up a bequest that meets your needs.

“I give to Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Illinois, a nonprofit corporation currently located at 200 W. Monroe St., Suite 1801, Chicago, IL 60606-5072, or its successor thereto, ______________* [written amount or percentage of the estate or description of property] for its unrestricted use and purpose.”

*If you are interested in supporting a specific project or program, it is best to discuss your plans with our planned giving professionals before completing your bequest language to confirm your wishes can be met by Make-A-Wish Illinois.

Please note: The policies of Make-A-Wish Illinois do not allow Make-A-Wish Illinois or its representatives to serve as personal representative, executor, trustee or witness for a will or trust.

Useful Legal Information

Legal name: Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Illinois
Address: 200 W. Monroe St., Suite 1801, Chicago, IL 60606-5072
Federal Tax ID number: 36-3422138