Making a Bequest

Estate gifts (bequests) of all sizes are beneficial to the Frye Art Museum and ensure a legacy of free admission, outstanding exhibitions and education and community programs for people across our community.

The wording of your bequest will vary depending upon the type of gift you want to make. Examples of appropriate language are below, and we encourage you to consult with a qualified attorney or advisor to draft or review your language with respect to applicable federal and state laws and your wishes for intended use.

Unless otherwise specified, bequests will be unrestricted, and used wherever most needed, including for general operations for the museum. If you desire, you may designate your gift for a specific purpose, including for School and Family Programs. Creative Aging and Adult Programs, or Acquisitions.

SAMPLE LANGUAGE:

PERCENTAGE BEQUEST:
"I give to the Frye Art Museum, a Washington state nonprofit corporation located at 704 Terry Avenue, Seattle, Washington 98104, _____ per cent of my estate."

SPECIFIC BEQUEST:
"I give to the Frye Art Museum, a Washington state nonprofit corporation, ______ _ [specify dollar amount or property]."

RESIDUARY BEQUEST:
"I give to the Frye Art Museum, a Washington state nonprofit corporation, [specify all or a percentage] of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate."

If you include the Frye Art Museum in your will, please consider completing a Legacy Notification Form so we can acknowledge your bequest intention and invite you to join the Frye Art Museum Legacy Circle.

Frye Art Museum
Terry Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
Tax ID 91-0659435

For assistance or more information, please contact Senior Director of Development Becky Kowals at bkowals@fryemuseum.org or 206 432-8215