Gifts by Bequest

Create a lasting legacy that will have an impact on Scouts throughout Southeastern New England for generations to come. Our council’s endowment fund has been specifically designed to accept financial contributions that will be used to help provide a strong Scouting program for future generations of youth. Bequests in a will or trust are one of the most common ways of making a legacy gift.

Simple to Establish:

Include the Narragansett Council in your will by adding a codicil to your existing document or naming the Narragansett Council as a beneficiary in a new will. You can choose the bequest gift that works best for you, such as:

• Specific Bequest: Designates a specific dollar amount/asset.
• Percentage Bequest: Designates a percentage of your estate. 
• Residuary Bequest: After all necessary costs and bequests to others have been satisfied, any remainder of your estate will be distributed to the Narragansett Council.
• Contingent Bequest: Assumes you want to leave your entire estate to family and friends. However, if you outlive any beneficiary you can instruct that the Narragansett Council receive that portion of your estate.

Next Steps:

1. Contact Mark Arnold, Development Director, at (401) 426-5510 or mark.arnold@scouting.org with any questions.

2. Seek the advice of your financial or legal advisor.

3. Please use our legal name, address and Federal Tax ID when incorporating the Narragansett Council into your estate plans.

Legal Name: Narragansett Council Boy Scouts of America

Address: 223 Scituate Avenue, Cranston, RI 02921

Federal Tax ID:  05-0308384

Are you planning to or have you already named the Narragansett Council as a beneficiary of your estate?

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The information and content contained herein are intended for educational purposes only and are not intended to provide legal, tax, or other professional advice or to be relied upon. We encourage you to consult with an attorney, tax advisor, or accountant.