Sample Bequest Language

For an unrestricted bequest:

I give to the Minnesota State Fair Foundation (EIN 41-2013696) 501(c)(3), at 1265 Snelling Avenue North in Saint Paul, Minnesota, (written amount or percentage of the estate or description of property) to be used as unrestricted endowment for the support of the Minnesota State Fair.

For a restricted bequest:

I give to the Minnesota State Fair Foundation (EIN 41-2013696) 501(c)(3), at 1265 Snelling Avenue North in Saint Paul, Minnesota, (written amount or percentage of the estate or description of property) to be used as endowment for (designated program area). If at any time it is impossible or not practical to carry out exactly the designated purpose, the Board of Directors of the Minnesota State Fair Foundation shall determine an alternative purpose closest to the designated purpose.