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In 2001, Mennonite Women USA received a bequest from Nellie Kaufman of Freeman, South Dakota. Her gift became the seed of what we hope will grow into a meaningful operating fund endowment for the organization.
Nellie had a special interest in children and her door was always open to them, especially her grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. She was a quick wit and creative quilter and generously shared her gifts with her family and church. As a member of Salem-Zion Mennonite Church, Nellie served on various church committees and ministry projects including the Daughters of Zion, an organization aimed at encouraging young women in high school to become involved in missions and community service.
Today, through her careful estate planning, Nellie’s commitments to service, to women’s ministries, and to world needs live on through her bequest to Mennonite Women USA. |
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The following language is all it takes to create a legacy clause in your will. Be sure to discuss this with your attorney:
“I give _____________ (insert dollar amount) or (real or personal property) or ___________ (percentage of estate after all debts, taxes, expenses and other bequests have been paid) to Mennonite Women USA as an unrestricted gift. I understand that all estate gifts will be placed in an operating fund endowment to further the mission for generations to follow.”
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Please let us hear from you.
To learn more about how to include Mennonite Women USA in your estate planning,
contact us or your Mennonite Foundation representative.
Mennonite Women USA, 722 Main, P.O. Box 347, Newton, Kansas 67114
or call us at 800-794-5101 (ext. 227) for more information about establishing a legacy gift
with Mennonite Women USA
You may also use this downloadable form.
Gifts toward the ministry of Mennonite Women USA are tax deductible.
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