Bequests to CIEL
How about leaving us in your will? A bequest to CIEL helps ensure that we can continue our important work. The following sample language may be useful for a specific bequest: "I give, devise, and bequeath to the Center for International Environmental Law, Inc. a not-for-profit charitable organization located at 1350 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20036, the sum of $(insert amount here) to be used for its general purposes."

An alternative to a specific bequest is to leave a percent of your estate to CIEL. For example: "I give, devise, and bequeath to the Center for International Environmental Law, Inc., a not-for-profit charitable organization located at 1350 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20036, _________% of my residuary estate to be used for its general purposes."

Important information to be included is:
Legal Name: Center for International Environmental Law
Address: 1350 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20036
Federal Identification Number: 52-1633220
Telephone: 202-785-8700

Additionally, there are many other types of planned gifts that you may want to consider in your financial and estate planning-gifts that may give you tax benefits while providing CIEL with vitally needed support. We recommend you consult your attorney or financial advisor and call us to discuss these giving options.

CIEL is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. For more information, please contact Melissa Hippler.



This page last modified on 26 September 2007.