Bequests
A charitable bequest is one of the easiest and most flexible ways that you can leave a gift to Food Bank of Iowa that will make a lasting impact.

Benefits of a bequest
- Receive an estate tax charitable deduction
- Reduce the burden of taxes on your family
- Leave a lasting legacy to charity
How a bequest works
A bequest is one of the easiest gifts to make. With the help of attorney, you can include bequest language in your will or trust specifying gifts for:
- Family
- Friends
- The Food Bank of Iowa and other charities you care about
You can also make a bequest using a beneficiary designation form.
How to Leave a Bequest to Food Bank of Iowa
- Include a bequest to Food Bank of Iowa in your will or revocable trust
- Designate Food Bank of Iowa as a full, partial or contingent beneficiary of your retirement account (IRA, 401(k), 403(b) or pension)
- Name Food Bank of Iowa as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy
Types of Bequests
- Percentage bequest - make a gift of a percentage of your estate
- Specific bequest - make a gift of a specific dollar amount or a specific asset
- Residual bequest - make a gift from the balance or residue of your estate
Contact us
If you have any questions about leaving a bequest to Food Bank of Iowa, please contact us. We would be happy to assist you. If you have been so generous as to include a bequest to Food Bank of Iowa as part of your estate plan, please take a moment to let us know so we can acknowledge your thoughtful decision. Please email Jenny Neighbour at [email protected].

Donor Relations Manager
jneighbour@foodbankiowa.org
Telephone: 515-957-2895