Here is the language you’ll need to use.

General Endowment Bequest

I give, devise, and bequeath to Pittsburgh Symphony, Inc (600 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222; tax ID# 25-0986052) the sum of $_______________ (or ___________% of my estate), (or the property described herein) for the PSO’s permanent Endowment Fund.

Endowment Bequest with Designation

I give, devise, and bequeath to Pittsburgh Symphony, Inc (600 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222; tax ID# 25-0986052) the sum of $________________ (or _________% of my estate), (or the property described herein) for the PSO’s permanent Endowment Fund to be used for _____________ (purpose.)

OR

General Operating Bequest—No Designation

I give, devise, and bequeath to Pittsburgh Symphony, Inc. (600 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222; tax ID# 25-0986052) the sum of $_________________ (or_________% of my estate), (or the property described herein) for PSI’s general use and purpose for most immediate need.

OR

General Operating Bequest with Designation

I give, devise, and bequeath to Pittsburgh Symphony, Inc. (600 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222; tax ID# 25-0986052) the sum of $______________ (or ___________% of my estate), (or the property described herein) for _________________ (description of purpose: Education programs, artistic expenses, ticket underwriting, etc.)