Planned Giving

Friends of Guéoul, Inc.
A Colorado-Based 501(c)(3)
Bëgg na Guéoul

How can I “pay it forward?”

Supporting women’s education is an effective way to “pay it forward” so that future generations can make their own way.

At Friends of Guéoul, we imagine a Guéoul, Senegal (population ~11,000) where young women benefit from world-class educational opportunities. In Guéoul, your financial support goes a long way: just $100 will keep a girl in school for a year.

With your dedicated partnership, we can continue to help improve educational outcomes for these young women and their families for generations to come.

Planned Giving for Women’s Education through Friends of Guéoul

If you decide that supporting young women’s education in Guéoul is important you, we ask that you consider updating your will or trust to include a charitable bequest to Friends of Guéoul.

A charitable bequest is simply one or two lines included in your will that will leave to Friends of Guéoul, Inc., some amount of money or gift that will help allow us to continue our mission.

Charitable bequests are among the easiest ways to leave a lasting, beneficial impact upon Guéoul’s girls and their families.

How do I leave a charitable bequest?

To leave a charitable bequest to benefit the young women of Guéoul, please consider these three steps

Step 1: Consult with your tax or legal advisor about how to create or amend your will or trust

Step 2: Consider using the following information and model language to help you and your advisor ensure that your charitable bequest is accurate, legal, and enforceable:

Legal name: Friends of Guéoul, Inc.
Address: P.O. Box 6801, Denver, CO 80206
Federal Tax ID: 83-0430609

Example language for your attorney’s consideration: “I, [name], of [city, state, ZIP], give, devise, and bequeath to Friends of Guéoul, Inc. (Tax ID#: 83-0430609), a not-for-profit corporation existing under the laws of the State of Colorado, __________ (percent of your estate, dollars, property, securities, etc.) to be used for its unrestricted use and purpose.”

Step 3: Contact Friends of Guéoul at elke@gueoul.org with any questions or comments and to make us aware of your generous choice.

Disclaimer: This document is meant to be a guide, not legal or tax advice. For advice specific to your situation, please consult with an attorney.