Bequest Language

Sample Language

For an unrestricted gift that allows Methodist Health System Foundation to determine how to use the funds based on the most pressing needs, use the following language for your will and/or trust:

"I give to Dallas Methodist Hospitals Foundation, Inc. (dba Methodist Health System Foundation), a nonprofit corporation currently located at 1441 N. Beckley Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75203-1201, or its successor thereto, _________ [written amount or percentage of the estate or description of property] for its unrestricted charitable use and purpose."

To designate your provision for a particular purpose:

"I give to Dallas Methodist Hospitals Foundation, Inc. (dba Methodist Health System Foundation), a nonprofit corporation currently located at 1441 N. Beckley Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75203-1201, or its successor thereto, _________ [written amount or percentage of the estate or description of property]. This gift should be used for (state purpose) if and so long as Dallas Methodist Hospitals Foundation, Inc. (dba Methodist Health System Foundation) determines that the need exists. If Dallas Methodist Hospitals Foundation, Inc. (dba Methodist Health System Foundation) shall determine at the outset or at a later time that the need does not exist, or no longer exists or for some reason it is not possible (or prudent) to administer my gift as originally intended, then Dallas Methodist Hospitals Foundation, Inc. (dba Methodist Health System Foundation) may, in its sole and uncontrolled discretion, direct the use of my bequest for a purpose related as closely as possible to that stated above."

If you have named Methodist Health System Foundation in your will or trust, please let us know so we can ensure that your gift is used according to your wishes. Notifying us of your plans will enable us to plan for the use of your future gift. However, if you prefer to remain anonymous, we will keep your name and gift in strict confidence.

Please contact Jennifer Massey for more information.