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 Southern Illinois University Foundation, a nonprofit corporation currently located at 1235 Douglas Drive, Carbondale, Illinois 62901-4308, 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 the Southern Illinois University Foundation.

Please note: The policies of the Southern Illinois University Foundation do not allow the Foundation or its representatives to serve as personal representative, executor, trustee or witness for a will or trust.

Useful Legal Information

Legal name: Southern Illinois University Foundation
Address: 1235 Douglas Drive, Carbondale, IL 62901 
Federal Tax ID number: 37-6024575

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Michael Moore

Michael Moore

Director of Gift Planning

Southern Illinois University Foundation
michaelmo@foundation.siu.edu
618-453-4990