Wills & Bequests
Leave a Legacy for Kids with Brain Tumors
A Gift in Your Will Can Change Everything.
You don't have to be a millionaire to make a life-changing gift. By including PNOC Foundation in your will or estate plan, you leave behind something powerful: a future where no child loses their life to a brain tumor. A bequest costs nothing today — and changes everything tomorrow.
Bequests and estate gifts are fully tax-deductible. Consult your tax advisor for details.
PNOC Foundation is a 4-star Charity Navigator organization and holds a Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency.
Our EIN is 46-3152273. Please share this with your attorney or estate planner when preparing your documents.
Questions about sponsorship opportunities? Contact Adam at adam@pnocfoundation.org or call 1-866-766-2562.
What are Wills & Bequests?
A bequest is a gift you leave to a charitable organization through your will or living trust. It's one of the simplest, most impactful forms of giving, and it costs you nothing during your lifetime. You can designate a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or the remainder after other bequests are fulfilled. Your bequest goes to work the moment it arrives at PNOC Foundation, funding the clinical trials and pediatric brain cancer research that give children a fighting chance.
There's no minimum gift. Bequests are accessible to donors of every income level — a small percentage of your estate can still fund years of breakthrough research.
Sponsorship Opportunities
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Specific Bequest
Designate a fixed dollar amount or a specific asset, such as cash, securities, or real estate, to PNOC Foundation. This is the most straightforward type of bequest.
Sample language: "I give and bequeath to PNOC Foundation (EIN 46-3152273), 1005 Northgate Drive #224, San Rafael, CA 94903, the sum of $[amount] to be used for its general charitable purposes."
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Percentage Bequest
Leave a percentage of your total estate to PNOC Foundation. This type of gift adjusts automatically if your estate grows or shrinks, making it a flexible and future-proof option.
Sample language: "I give and bequeath [X]% of my estate to PNOC Foundation (EIN 46-3152273), to be used for its general charitable purposes."
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Residuary Bequest
Direct all — or a portion — of what remains in your estate after debts, taxes, and other bequests have been settled. Residuary gifts can be among the most significant, as they grow proportionally with your estate.
Sample language: "I give and bequeath all [or X%] of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate to PNOC Foundation (EIN 46-3152273), to be used for its general charitable purposes."
Note: Always consult your attorney or financial advisor when drafting or amending estate planning documents. PNOC Foundation's team is happy to provide our legal information to your advisors upon request.
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You're not legally required to notify us — but we'd love to know. When you let us know of your intention, we can thank you personally, keep you informed about the impact your gift will have, and ensure we can honor any specific wishes for how your bequest should be directed. Please reach out to Adam Eversole at adam@pnocfoundation.org.
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Yes. You may designate your gift for a specific program or research area. If you'd like to make a restricted bequest, we encourage you to contact us first so we can help your attorney draft language that accurately reflects your wishes and aligns with our current programs.
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Absolutely. A bequest is revocable at any time during your lifetime. You can update or cancel it by amending your will through your attorney. Your life circumstances may change — and your estate plan should too.
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Please provide your attorney with the following:
Legal name: PNOC Foundation (Pediatric Neuro-oncology Consortium)
EIN: 46-3152273
Mailing address: 1005 Northgate Drive #224, San Rafael, CA 94903
FAQs
Your will. Their future.
Brain tumors are the leading cause of cancer-related death in children. But because of donors like you, PNOC researchers are changing that, one clinical trial at a time. A gift in your will ensures that the fight continues long into the future. It costs nothing now. It means everything to the children we serve.
Include PNOC Foundation in your estate plan today — and become part of the legacy that ends pediatric brain cancer.
Why partner with PNOC Foundation?
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Children's hospitals in the PNOC research network
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2
FDA drug approvals resulting from PNOC-funded research
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4-Star
Charity Navigator rating for transparency and accountability
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Other Ways to Give
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Monthly Giving
Become a sustaining donor with a recurring monthly gift.
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Stocks
Donating appreciated securities can reduce your tax burden while maximizing your gift's impact.
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Donor-Advised Funds
Already have a DAF? Recommend a grant to PNOC Foundation directly through your fund
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Memorial & Tribute Gifts
Honor someone you love by directing gifts in their name to childhood brain tumor research.
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Life Insurance
Naming PNOC Foundation as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy costs nothing today and can create a meaningful future gift.
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Matching Gifts
Many employers match charitable donations dollar-for-dollar. Check if your company participates.
Have questions about including PNOC Foundation in your estate plan? Our team is here to help.
Planned Giving Contact: Adam Eversole, Director of Development
Email: adam@pnocfoundation.org
Phone: 1-866-766-2562
General inquiries: info@pnocfoundation.org
Mail: PNOC Foundation, 1005 Northgate Drive #224, San Rafael, CA 94903