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How 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.

Outright Gifts

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.)

 

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 fund gift form.

Matching Gifts

Matching gifts are a great way to double or even triple the impact of your support at no additional cost to you. Many businesses and corporations match gifts to educational institutions made by employees, retirees, and their family members. Contact your company's personnel office for more information, or click here to search if your company will match your gift.

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 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.