I give and bequeath unto the American Association of Physics Teachers, tax ID 52-0749775, the sum of $_____ to be used for general charitable purposes.

You may be looking for a way to make a significant gift to help further our mission. A bequest is a gift made through your will or trust. It is one of the most popular and flexible ways that you can support our cause

I give and bequeath ___% of my residuary estate to the American Association of Physics Teachers, tax ID 52-0749775, to be used for its general charitable purposes.

I give and bequeath unto the American Association of Physics Teachers, tax ID 52-0749775, (the sum of $)/(% of my residuary estate) to be used by it for [state designation or purpose]. In the event the purpose for which this bequest has been designated or restricted can no longer be accomplished, I direct that it be used by the AAPT for such similar charitable purposes as it shall determine.

A charitable remainder trust is an arrangement in which property or money is donated to a charity, but the donor (called the grantor) continues to use the property and/or receive income from it while living. The beneficiaries receive the income and the charity receives the principal after a specified period of time.

A Charitable Remainder Trust offers tax savings and flexibility to accomplish two separate goals: making a gift to American Association of Physics Teachers while at the same time providing income for loved ones. You transfer property irrevocably to a trust. Then, you specify your payout rate (usually 5-8%), beneficiaries to receive income, and trust term (a period of 20 or fewer years or the life of a beneficiary or beneficiaries). The American Association of Physics Teachers will receive the remainder of the trust's assets at the end of the trust's term.

A charitable lead trust is an arrangement in which property income or investment income is given to a charity while the grantor is living, but the principal passes to other designated parties upon the grantor's death.

When you create a charitable lead trust, the initial or "lead" interest is paid out to the American Association of Physics Teachers annually for either a predetermined number of years or for the duration of your life. Thereafter, the assets of the lead trust are either returned to you or passed on to your children, grandchildren, or other loved ones. If the assets are to be returned to you, you receive an income tax deduction when the trust is created. If the assets are passed on to heirs, applicable estate or gift taxes on the value of the gift are reduced or completely eliminated.