Since 1954, Community Foundation Silicon Valley has been helping people meet their charitable goals, making grants to essential community organizations, and building an endowment to meet the future needs of our region. You can ensure this commitment to your community continues with a bequest through your will or trust.
Bequests are the most frequent type of planned gift made to charity.
Your estate receives a charitable deduction for the full amount given so no estate tax is paid. CFSV encourages this type of gift and sample language is provided below. When you include a bequest provision in your estate plan, CFSV will enroll you in our John Wilson Heritage Society . We honor you and encourage others to follow your example. The following four types of bequests direct your gift to our Community Investment Fund.