Sample Bequest Language
Sample bequest language for supporters of KCTS 9
As you consult your attorney on the selection of appropriate wording to reflect your own goals and intentions regarding KCTS 9, be sure the station's correct legal name appears in all final documents:
"KCTS Television, a Washington nonprofit corporation, or its successor."
A General Bequest of a stated sum of money may be worded:
"I give to KCTS Television, a Washington nonprofit corporation, or its successor [insert here the exact dollar amount]."
A Specific Bequest of a certain asset from your estate may be worded:
"I give to KCTS Television, a Washington nonprofit corporation, or its successor [insert here a description of the particular property]."
A Residuary Bequest, after other bequests and expenses have been paid, may be worded:
"I give to KCTS Television, a Washington nonprofit corporation, or its successor all [or a portion] of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate."
Designation by Program Area
We welcome support of program areas (such as children's educational, current affairs, nature documentaries, etc.) and ask only that designations reflect program areas rather than individual shows. For example, if a bequest stated that funds were to be designated for the MacNeil/Lehrer Newshour, KCTS 9 could no longer utilize those funds as the show no longer exists under that name (it is now called The Newshour with Jim Lehrer). In this case, a designation to support current affairs programming would allow the station to continue to create and purchase the kind of programming the donor enjoyed.
A Residuary Bequest with a Program Area Designation may be worded:
"I give to KCTS Television, a Washington nonprofit corporation, or its successor all [or a portion] of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate for the support of children's educational programming."
We invite you to discuss with us confidentially endowment possibilities and programming designations. Bequests are a key element in providing stability for the future of public television in the Northwest. If you name KCTS Television in your will, we would appreciate it if you would send a copy of that portion of the will pertaining to KCTS 9 to:
- Planned Giving Office
- KCTS Television
- 401 Mercer Street
- Seattle, WA 98109
By informing KCTS 9 of your gift, you help us plan for the station's future. You also give us a chance to thank you and to invite you to join the Legacy Circle, which participates in station activities and special events including an annual luncheon with KCTS 9's President.
For further information or if you or your attorney have questions about proper designation of your bequest, please call Sara Elward at 206.443.6730 or e-mail selward@KCTS9.org.
Sample bequest language for supporters of Pacific Coast Public Television Association
As you consult your lawyer on the selection of appropriate wording to reflect your own goals and intentions regarding Pacific Coast Public Television, be sure the station's correct legal name appears in all final documents:
"Pacific Coast Public Television Association, a corporation under the Canada Corporations Act and a registered charity under the Canadian Income Tax Act, or its successor."
A General Bequest of a stated sum of money may be worded:
"I give to Pacific Coast Public Television Association, a corporation under the Canada Corporations Act and a registered charity under the Canadian Income Tax Act, or its successor [insert here the exact dollar amount]."
A Specific Bequest of a certain asset from your estate may be worded:
"I give to Pacific Coast Public Television Association, a corporation under the Canada Corporations Act and a registered charity under the Canadian Income Tax Act, or its successor [insert here a description of the particular property]."
A Residuary Bequest, after other bequests and expenses have been paid, may be worded:
"I give to Pacific Coast Public Television Association, a corporation under the Canada Corporations Act and a registered charity under the Canadian Income Tax Act, or its successor all [or a portion] of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate."
Designation by Program Area
We welcome support of program areas (such as children's educational, current affairs, nature documentaries, etc.) and ask only that designations reflect program areas rather than individual shows. For example, if a bequest stated that funds were to be designated for the MacNeil/Lehrer Newshour, Pacific Coast could no longer utilize those funds as the show no longer exists under that name (it is now called "The Newshour with Jim Lehrer"). In this case, a designation to support current affairs programming would allow the station to continue to create and purchase the kind of programming the donor enjoyed.
A Residuary Bequest with a Program Area Designation may be worded:
"I give to Pacific Coast Television Association, a corporation under the Canada Corporations Act and a registered charity under the Canadian Income Tax Act, or its successor all [or a portion] of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate for the support of children's educational programming."
We can offer free and confidential technical advice to assist you and your lawyer in drafting a bequest that meets your individual program interests. Please call Sara Elward at 206.443.6730 or send an e-mail to selward@KCTS9.org.
Benefits of Membership in KCTS 9's Legacy Circle
By informing Pacific Coast of your gift, you help us plan for the station's future. You also give us a chance to thank you and to invite you to join the Legacy Circle, which participates in station activities and special events including an annual luncheon with Pacific Coast's President. Confidentiality and anonymity are assured.
Bequests are a key element in providing stability for the future of public television along the Pacific Coast. If you name Pacific Coast Public Television in your will, we would appreciate it if you would send a copy of that portion of the will pertaining to Pacific Coast to:
- Planned Giving Office
- KCTS Television
- 401 Mercer Street
- Seattle, WA 98109
For more information, contact:
- Sara Elward
- Manager of Gift Planning
- Phone: 206.443.6730
- E-mail: selward@KCTS9.org
