Planned Giving

Stanley Park has been a place of joy, connection, and natural beauty for generations. With a planned gift, you can help ensure its future while achieving your own financial and philanthropic goals. Whether you choose to donate appreciated securities, include the Park in your will, or give through a donor-advised fund, your generosity will help preserve this cherished community space for years to come.

Gifts of Securities

Donating appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual funds is a meaningful way to support Stanley Park while potentially gaining tax benefits. Your gift will help sustain the Park for years to come.

Bequests

‍Leave a lasting legacy by including Stanley Park in your will or estate plans. A bequest is a simple and meaningful way to help ensure the Park’s mission continues for future generations.

Charitable Gift Annuities & Trusts

‍Support Stanley Park’s future while taking care of yours. Gifts through charitable annuities or trusts can provide income or tax advantages for you and your loved ones—while making a lasting impact on the Park.

Retirement Account Distributions

‍Making a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) directly from your retirement account is an easy way to meet your required minimum distribution while supporting Stanley Park—without increasing your taxable income.

Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)

‍Recommend a grant to Stanley Park through your Donor-Advised Fund and help preserve and enhance this treasured community space. DAFs are a flexible and tax-efficient way to support the causes you care about—today or in the future.

Donations by check can be made payable to and mailed to:

The Stanley Park of Westfield
400 Western Avenue
Westfield, MA 01085

Because Stanley Park is a501(c)(3) organization, your donation will be tax deductible, as allowed by law.