Planned Giving

The future you want for your community starts with the investments you make today. Investing in the library builds a stronger community for tomorrow.

A planned gift to the Orange County Library Foundation is a meaningful way to ensure OCLS remains a vital part of Orange County for generations to come.

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Gifts in a will or by beneficiary are two easy ways to support the library.

Leave a Lasting Legacy

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to planned giving. We’d love to talk with you about what you’re considering, answer your questions and help you explore ways to make an impact that feels right for you.

To begin the process, please contact Jenn Schock, Development Manager, at jschock@ocls.org.

Bequests in Your Will

You can name the Orange County Library Foundation as a beneficiary of your will or living trust. The following sample language is provided for consideration:

I hereby give and devise to Orange County Library Foundation, Inc. (Tax ID No. 42-3138330), located in Orlando, Florida, [all / __________%] of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, to be used for its general charitable purposes.

Note: If you wish to designate your bequest for a specific program or purpose, please contact the Orange County Library Foundation to discuss appropriate language.

I hereby give and devise to Orange County Library Foundation, Inc. (Tax ID No. 42-3138330), located in Orlando, Florida, the sum of $__________ [or describe specific asset], to be used for its general charitable purposes.

Note: If you wish to designate your bequest for a specific program or purpose, please contact the Orange County Library Foundation to discuss appropriate language.

If [insert name] is not living at the time of my death, I hereby give and devise to Orange County Library Foundation, Inc. (Tax ID No. 42-3138330), located in Orlando, Florida, [the sum of $__________ / all or ______% of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate], to be used for its general charitable purposes.

Note: If you wish to designate your bequest for a specific program or purpose, please contact the Orange County Library Foundation to discuss appropriate language.

The provisions above are provided as general sample language for consideration with your attorney and are not intended as legal or tax advice. The Orange County Library Foundation is happy to provide general information and work with you and your attorney to help accomplish your charitable intentions.