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You want to leave money to Duke Divinity School in your will. You also want the flexibility to change your will in the event that life circumstances change. You can do both.

In as little as one sentence, you can complete your gift. This type of donation to the Divinity School in your will or living trust helps ensure that we continue our mission for years to come.

Find more details below.

Sample Language for Drafting Your Bequest

Unrestricted Gift

For an unrestricted gift that allows Duke Divinity School 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 Duke University Divinity School, a nonprofit corporation currently located at Office of Gift Planning, Duke University, Box 90600, Durham, NC 27708, 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 Duke University Divinity School, a nonprofit corporation currently located at Office of Gift Planning, Duke University, Box 90600, Durham, NC 27708, 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 Duke University Divinity School determines that the need exists. If Duke University Divinity School 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 Duke University Divinity School 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."

Fund Your Donation With:

  • Cash
  • Appreciated Securities
  • Real Estate
  • Tangible Personal Property
  • Closely Held Stock

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Next Steps

  1. Contact Rev. Daniel Corpening at 919-660-3534 or external@div.duke.edu for additional information or to chat more about the different options for including the Divinity School in your will or estate plan.
  2. Seek the advice of your financial or legal advisor.
  3. If you include the Divinity School in your plans, please use our legal name and federal tax ID.

Legal name: Duke University Divinity School
Address: Office of Gift Planning, Duke University, Box 90600, Durham, NC 27708
Federal tax ID number: 56-0532129

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