A bequest to Mount Vernon in your will or estate plan ensures not only preserving George Washington’s estate and gardens, but also educating millions of visitors, schoolchildren and patriotic Americans about the unparalleled achievements of our most revered Founding Father.  Such a legacy allows our First President’s example of character and leadership to continue informing and inspiring future generations. 

Below is language that we suggest using in your estate planning document(s).

Percentage Bequest

"I give, devise and bequeath to the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association of the Union (tax identification number 54-0564701), a non-profit organization with principal offices located in Fairfax County, Virginia, ____% of the rest and residue of my estate, to be used for its general uses and purposes."

Residuary Bequest

"I give, devise and bequeath to the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association of the Union (tax identification number 54-0564701), a non-profit organization with principal offices located in Fairfax County, Virginia, the rest and residue of my estate, to be used for its general uses and purposes."

Contingent Bequest

"In the event that (name or names; i.e., spouse, children, sibling, heirs) shall not survive me, or shall die during the administration of my estate, within ___ days from the date of my death, or as a result of a common disaster, then I give, devise and bequeath those beneficiaries' shares of my estate to the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association of the Union (tax identification number 54-0564701), a non-profit organization with principal offices located in Fairfax County, Virginia, to be used for its general uses and purposes.”

Bequest of Specific Sum

"I give, devise and bequeath to the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association of the Union (tax identification number 54-0564701), a non-profit organization with principal offices located in Fairfax County, Virginia, $__[include amount here]__, to be used for its general uses and purposes."

Bequest of Specific Asset(s)

"I give, devise and bequeath to the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association of the Union (tax identification number 54-0564701), a non-profit organization with principal offices located in Fairfax County, Virginia, __[list asset(s) and/or description(s) here]__, to be used for its general uses and purposes."

If you have questions, we invite you to contact us at:

Mount Vernon Gift Planning, P.O. Box 110, Mount Vernon, VA 22121

1-800-780-1799 / legacy@mountvernon.org

For more information on bequests, other legacy contributions, or our Ann Pamela Cunningham Society for donors notifying us of their planned gifts, you also may visit mountvernon.org/legacy.