Estate Gift

Planning ahead to leave a legacy by including a gift in your will or living trust can be an effective way to have a lasting impact on Christ’s global church.  You may choose to leave a specified dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or a remainder after all other provisions are specified.

Sample language for drafting your bequest:

Un-restricted use

"I give to BILD International, a nonprofit corporation currently located at 2400 Oakwood Road, Ames, IA 50010, or its success thereto, ___________ (amount, percentage, or description) for its unrestricted charitable use and purpose."

Restricted use

"I give to BILD International, a nonprofit corporation currently located at 2400 Oakwood Road, Ames, IA 50010, 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 the board of BILD International determines that the need exists. If the board of BILD International 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 the board of BILD International 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."

Federal Tax ID Number:  42-1281868

If you have named BILD in your will or trust, please let us know so we can ensure that your gift is used according to your wishes.  If you prefer to remain anonymous, we will keep your name and gift in strict confidence.


Please contact the BILD office at 515-292-7012 with any questions about your estate gift.