Donor Stories

IRA Designation

Mary is a person who had a great love for our organization. As an individual who had directly benefited from our work, Mary wanted to thank us with a gift from her estate.

Mary contacted her IRA custodian to obtain a beneficiary designation form. She filled out the form and designated Ouachita Hills Ministries, Inc. as the 100% recipient of her IRA account.

Mary called and notified Ouachita Hills of her bequest. Mary was pleased that because our organization was a tax exempt institution, it would receive the full amount of the IRA value when she passed away, creating a legacy for the future.

You also may want to make it easy and convenient to have a bequest included in your will. The language below shows how a bequest can very easily be included in your will.

You might find it helpful to select the "print" button on the top of your screen and print this page. You may feel free to give this page to your attorney. If he or she has any questions, please have him or her contact Magda Rodriguez at phone number 870-342-6210 or email us at magdaohc@gmail.com.

Please note: The name and image above is representative of a typical donor and may or may not be an actual donor to our organization. Since the charitable purpose of your bequest may be different from this person, you may want to contact us to discuss a bequest.

Example bequest language - Please feel free to change the numbers or percentages as you desire.

1. Bequest of cash

"I bequeath the sum of $10,000 to Ouachita Hills College of Amity, AR."

2. Bequest of a percent of the estate

"I devise and bequeath 20% of the remainder and residue of property owned at my death, whether real or personal, and wherever located to Ouachita Hills College, Amity, AR."

3. Contingent Bequest

"If my brother John Doe survives me, I devise and bequeath 20% of the remainder and residue of property owned at my death, whether real or personal, and wherever located to John Doe. If John Doe does not survive me, then I devise and bequeath 20% of my residuary estate, whether real or personal property and wherever located to Ouachita Hills College, Amity, AR."

The 2010 IRA charitable rollover passed the House and awaits Senate approval. It is not currently available. Because it is very likely to pass this year, we ask you to continue to plan for a potential IRA charitable rollover in the fall of 2010. To learn more click here.

You may print a Bequest tri-fold brochure. Voice of a Legacy or Will Your Will be Known.