Sample Bequest Language for
Saint Mark's Cathedral and Saint Mark's Cathedral Foundation
Bequests are vital to Saint Mark’s Cathedral’s financial stability as well as its ability to serve its people and maintain its historical buildings and campus in the style deserving of a beloved Pacific Northwest icon.
The wording of a bequest provision will vary depending upon the type of gift you wish to make and whether your gift is restricted to a specific purpose. Examples of appropriate language are found on the accompanying pages. In all cases, you should consult with a qualified attorney who can review your goals in light of applicable federal and state laws and draft your will to reflect your specific wishes.
If you would like to make an unrestricted bequest to the Cathedral or to support the Cathedral’s programs, your future gift should be directed to “Saint Mark’s Cathedral in Seattle, Washington.” Click here for additional appropriate wording.
If you would like to make a bequest to preserve or enhance the Cathedral’s buildings and grounds, your future gift should be directed to “Saint Mark’s Cathedral Foundation in Seattle, Washington.” Click here for additional appropriate wording.
Contact Us
Saint Mark’s Cathedral
1245 Tenth Avenue East
Seattle, WA 98102-4398
Email: Alicia Sands, Stewardship Associate asands@saintmarks.org
Phone: 206.323.0300, ext. 214
Fax: 206.323.4018
Saint Mark’s Cathedral Foundation
1245 Tenth Avenue East
Seattle, WA 98102-4398
Email: foundation@saintmarks.org
Phone: 206.323.0300, ext. 214
Fax: 206.323.4018