Sample Language for Your Will or Trust

The following language may help you and your attorney when drawing up a bequest that meets your needs.

“I give to the John G. Shedd Aquarium Society (Federal Tax ID #36-2167918), located at 1200 South DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60605 the following: (state the amount or percentage of your estate) for its general purposes, as determined by its Board of Trustees.”

*If you are interested in supporting a specific project or program, it is best to discuss your plans with our planned giving professionals before completing your bequest language to confirm your wishes can be met by Shedd Aquarium.

Please note: The policies of Shedd Aquarium do not allow Shedd Aquarium or its representatives to serve as personal representative, executor, trustee or witness for a will or trust.

Useful Legal Information

Legal name: John G. Shedd Aquarium Society
Address: 1200 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605
Federal Tax ID number: 36-2167918

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Maggie Olson

Maggie Olson

Manager of Individual Giving