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Bequests

Gifts that are easy to make, but leave a lasting impact.

If you would like to create your own scholarship to help Temple students but may still need the security of your savings for years to come, you can join a growing number of alumni and friends who have designed their own high-impact gift through a bequest.

Whether you plan a scholarship bequest through your will or trust, or by beneficiary designation through a retirement account, you can be the hero to future generations of Temple students who will benefit from your generosity and thoughtfulness.

To learn more about your many options to support students or another aspect of Temple’s mission that is most meaningful to you, please visit our legacy giving website.

Sample Bequest Language

Use the sample language below to help structure your bequest.

Residual Gift Language

A residual bequest comes to us after your estate expenses and specific bequests are paid.

“I give and devise to Temple University–Of The Commonwealth System of Higher Education, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Tax ID #23-1365971), located in Philadelphia, PA, all (or state a percentage) of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, to be used for its general support (or for the support of a specific fund or program).”

Specific Gift Language

Naming Temple as a beneficiary of a specific amount from your estate is easy.

“I give and devise to Temple University–Of The Commonwealth System of Higher Education, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Tax ID #23-1365971), located in Philadelphia, PA, the sum of $___________ to be used for its general support (or for the support of a specific fund or program).”

Contact Us

You may also speak directly with Tom Yates, assistant vice president of principal gifts and strategy.​​​​​​

Tom Yates, Assistant Vice President
Phone: 215-926-2545 | Email