Catholic Causes

Foundations in Education

Foundations in Education, Inc. is a non-profit initiative created to assist the Diocese of Bridgeport's ongoing mission to support Catholic education in Fairfield County. The primary purpose of Foundations is to raise money to support Catholic education through student scholarships, innovation and leadership grants for innovation in the classroom and the professional development of elementary school teachers, and other education-based initiatives.

Legal Name: Foundations in Education, Inc.
Address: 238 Jewett Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06606
EIN#: 47-5130557

To leave a legacy gift to Foundations in Education in your will, you can use this bequest language:

Sample Bequest Language for your Will or Revocable Living Trust

A gift to Foundations in Education in your will or revocable trust enables you to support our mission and make a difference in the lives of future generations. A bequest:

• is easy to arrange.
• will not alter your current lifestyle in any way.
• can be easily modified to address your changing needs.

Residual Gift Language

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

I give and devise to Foundations in Education, Inc. (Tax ID # 06-1448345), located in Bridgeport, CT, 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 Foundations in Education as a beneficiary of a specific amount from your estate is easy:

I give and devise to Foundations in Education, Inc. (Tax ID # 06-1448345), located in Bridgeport, CT, the sum of $___________ (or asset) to be used for its general support (or for the support of a specific fund or program).

Contingent Gift Language

Foundations in Education or its affiliates can be named as a contingent beneficiary in your will or personal trust if one or more of your specific bequests cannot be fulfilled:

If (insert name) is not living at the time of my demise, I give and devise to Foundations in Education, Inc. (Tax ID # 06-1448345), located in Bridgeport, CT, the sum of $ _______ (or all or a percentage of the residue of my estate) to be used for its general support (or for the support of a specific fund or program).

If you've already written your will, this codicil can be used to amend your will: Please click here to download

*A codicil is a legal document that changes specific provisions in your will but leaves all the other provisions the same.

To learn more about Foundations in Education, visit here: https://www.foundationsineducation.org/