Each year, many of The Foundation for Democracy in Africa (FDA) members and friends designate a portion of their assets in their estate plan to benefit The FDA. Bequests made through wills or living trusts play an important role in securing the future of The FDA's programs by building the Permanent Fund. These commitments also enable individuals to make gifts that may not have been possible during their lifetimes.

Bequests can take various forms:
A specific bequest directs that The FDA receive a specific piece of property: “I give...1000 shares of my ABC stock”. A residual bequest designates in its entirety or a portion of whatever remains after all debts, taxes, and expenses have been accounted and paid: “I give...75 percent of the next residue and remainder of my estate”. Contingent bequests take effect only when certain conditions have been met with: “In the event that my spouse does not survive me, I give to The FDA, the sum of...”
To request more information on charitable bequests, please contact our Washington DC office via mail at the address below or email (info@democracy-africa.org) us.

Note: The FDA cannot provide you with legal or financial advice. We strongly urge you to meet with your legal representative or financial advisor to determine the appropriate way to give and the best language to use when making a bequest.

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