Giving Through Your Will
Legacy Gifts to Public Citizen
Public Citizen is a nonprofit consumer advocacy organization that champions the public interest – your interests – in the halls of power. You can make a plan to amplify your impact for justice and democracy by including Public Citizen in your Will or Trust.
As a supporter, you can choose which entity to support.
The Public Citizen Foundation 501(c)(3) focuses on research, public education, and litigation in support of our mission. Contributions to Public Citizen Foundation are tax-deductible.
The Public Citizen Inc. 501(c)(4) lobbies Congress and federal agencies to advance Public Citizen’s mission. Contributions to Public Citizen, Inc. are not tax-deductible.
Recommended Language
Public Citizen Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization
“I hereby give and bequeath _____($_____, or_____percent of the rest, remainder and residue of my estate, or the proceeds from the sale of real estate by my estate that I own located at_____) to Public Citizen Foundation, a nonprofit District of Columbia corporation exempt from Federal taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, located at 1600 20th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009, Federal tax ID #52-1263996.”
Public Citizen Inc., a 501(c)(4) organization
“I hereby give and bequeath _____($_____, or_____percent of the rest, remainder and residue of my estate, or the proceeds from the sale of real estate by my estate that I own located at_____) to Public Citizen Inc., a nonprofit District of Columbia corporation exempt from Federal taxation under Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code, located at 1600 20th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009, Federal tax ID #23-7104508.”
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I have followed Public Citizen’s work for many years and it is always at the top of my ‘admiration’ list. Especially their efforts to watchdog our health care system, which seems to be done very few places besides Public Citizen.MaryAnne Mercer, Seattle, Washington, Supporter