Suggested Language to Designate AJC as a Charitable Beneficiary of Your Estate Plans

Sample Provision for General Bequests to AJC

“I bequeath to the AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE (hereinafter referred to as "AJC"), a not-for-profit corporation organized under the laws of the State of New York, with headquarters at 165 East 56 Street, New York, NY 10022, the sum of _____ ($___) DOLLARS [or] ____ Percent (___%) of my [residuary] estate to support the general charitable purposes of AJC's mission.”

Sample Provision for Bequests to AJC's General Endowment Fund:

“I bequeath to the AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE (hereinafter referred to as "AJC"), a not-for-profit corporation organized under the laws of the State of New York, with headquarters at 165 East 56 Street, New York. NY 10022, the sum of _____ ($___) DOLLARS to be designated for AJC's General Endowment Fund. It is my intention that only the income therefrom be directed annually to support AJC's global Jewish advocacy mission in perpetuity.”

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