Sample Language for Your Will or Trust

I, [NAME], of [CITY, STATE ZIP], hereby give, devise, and bequeath to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Inc., federal tax identification number 52-1218336, with the permanent address of P.O. Box 42516, Washington, DC 20015, _____percent (____%) of my total estate, determined as of the date of my death for its unrestricted use and purpose.

I hereby give, devise, and bequeath to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Inc., federal tax identification number 52-1218336, with the permanent address of P.O. Box 42516, Washington, DC 20015, [ALL OR A PERCENTAGE] of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate to be used for its general use and purpose.

Gift of a Specific Dollar Amount

Gift of Specific Personal Property

Gift of Specific Real Estate

If [PRIMARY BENEFICIARY] does not survive me, then I hereby give, devise, and bequeath to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Inc., federal tax identification number 52-1218336, with the permanent address of P.O. Box 42516, Washington, DC 20015, [DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY] to be used for its general use and purpose.

We’d be happy to work with you and your attorney to help you identify ways to give and meet your charitable objectives. We’d also work with you and your attorney to craft language to accomplish your goals.

• PETA’s full legal name: People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Inc.
• PETA’s permanent mailing address: P.O. Box 42516, Washington, DC 20015
• PETA’s federal tax identification number: 52-1218336

PETA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization. PETA’s date of incorporation is August 21, 1980.