A bequest is a gift made at death through your will or trust. For many alumni and friends of Minnesota State University, Mankato a bequest is a practical way to provide meaningful financial resources for the University's future. Bequests can be large or small, can be for a specific dollar amount, a percentage or fraction of your estate, or a part of all the residue of your estate after other specific bequests have been paid. If you plan to make a charitable gift by will, be sure to meet with your attorney to discuss and update your will. Also, we hope you'll tell us when you have named the Minnesota State University, Mankato Foundation in your will - we'd like to thank you for your generosity, and welcome you as a new member of the Heritage Society!
"I, [name], of [city, state, zip], devise and bequeath to Minnesota State University, Mankato Foundation, a Minnesota nonprofit corporation of Mankato MN, [written amount or percentage of the estate or description of the property] for its unrestricted use and purpose [or to be used for the purpose of _______ (for example, student financial aid, research, faculty development, other purpose)]."
