Ways to Give

Your philanthropic support is critical to the students, faculty and staff of Westfield State University. When you make a gift, of any size, you provide our Owls with the chance to pursue their dreams and create a better tomorrow.

Gifts to Westfield State

Restricted and unrestricted gifts made by cash, check, or credit card are the most common ways to donate to Westfield State University.

To give online visit our online giving page. You can make a single gift or set up a convenient recurring gift; Westfield State will charge your credit card the amount you specify each month until you tell us to stop.

To give by mail:

Westfield State University Foundation, Inc.
PO Box 1630
Westfield, MA 01086-1630

Please note in the memo where you would like to direct your gift: Westfield Fund, Scholarship (include name of the scholarship), Athletics, Owls Club, etc.

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Additional Ways to Give

Appreciated Securities

Gifts of appreciated securities are a tax effective way to support Westfield State University. When you donate appreciated stock to Westfield State, you can avoid capital gain taxes that you would be responsible for if you sold the asset. Additionally, if you have owned the securities for more than one year, you can also receive an income tax charitable deduction for the fair market value. These benefits make donating appreciated securities a favorable alternative to giving cash. For more information visit our charitable giving page or download our stock gift form.

Matching Gifts

Planned Gifts

Planned gifts benefit both the donor and the university. These gifts, which can be planned through your financial advisors and the university staff, provide significant benefits including tax deductions, avoidance of capital gains taxes and increased income. They include:

Bequests
Life Insurance
Charitable Gift Annuities
Gifts from a Retirement Plan

Visit Westfield State’s planned gift page for more information.

The Horace Mann Legacy Society

The Horace Mann Legacy Society was established to honor individuals who have included WSU in their estate plans through a will, trust, gift annuity, life insurance policy, retirement plan, etc. If you are interested in establishing a planned gift with Westfield State please contact Bill Hynes, Executive Director, Institutional Advancement & Westfield State University Foundation, Inc., at (413) 572-8647 or whynes@westfield.ma.edu.

Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)

A donor-advised fund (DAF) is an investment account for philanthropic giving that offers an immediate tax benefit and the flexibility to support your preferred charities right away or over time. Learn more about the advantages of giving through a donor-advised fund.

Questions? Contact Bill Hynes, Executive Director, Institutional Advancement & Westfield State University Foundation, Inc., at (413) 572-8647 or whynes@westfield.ma.edu.

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The Impact of Your Gift

Your Support Makes Owl the Difference!

Gifts made to the Westfield State University Foundation change the lives of our Owls every day. We are grateful for the many ways the Westfield State community supports our mission, students, and programs.

Where your gift can make an impact!

Westfield Fund

Scholarships

Endowed Scholarship

An impactful way to make a diﬀerence while honoring a family member, friend, or colleague, is by establishing a named scholarship through a donation of $25,000 (or more) to Westfield State University Foundation. Your contribution will fund an annual scholarship, creating lasting opportunities and making a meaningful difference in students' lives for years to come.

Your gift provides Westfield State students:

Scholarship opportunities in a variety of class years, majors, backgrounds, and interests
Paid student internships
Access to educational opportunities in the community, region, and world
Assistance through the Owls Helping Owls Student Emergency Fund
Academic programs responsive to workforce needs
Successful student-athlete experience