Westfield Athenaeum Library
Giving
The Westfield Athenaeum is a 501(c) 3 charitable organization. There are different ways to contribute financially to the well-being of the Library. Donations made to the Library are tax deductible.
Ways You can Help
Annual Appeal - Support Your Library!
The Annual Appeal raises funds to help maintain the Library. Each year the appeal also helps purchase books, videos/DVDs, CD's and Books on Tapes/CDs. Contributions to the Annual Appeal are accepted at anytime during the year. For more information about contributing to the Annual Appeal, please call the Director's Office at 413-568-0638.
Memorial Funds
A fund for books or general purchase may be established in memory of a family member or friend. Please indicate the designation on your check or in a note and we will provide you with a receipt and send a note to the family.
Book Funds
Book funds are earmarked for specific areas of library acquisitions (e.g: Young Adult books, Children's Books, Fowler Library Collection, etc.). Book funds can be established in honor or in memory of a person with a special book plate placed in the book(s). Piszczek Memorial Book Fund was started in memory of Anne (Jegelewicz) Piszczek a teacher and humanitarian who dedicated her life to the Westfield Athenaeum, Westfield Schools and the Westfield Community.
Giving In Honor
A gift in honor of a teacher, special birthday, or any occasion or individual is welcome. A receipt is sent to you and a card is sent to the honoree to announce your gift.
Kinds of Gifts
Outright Cash Gifts
The Network for Good allows you to make secure, tax-exempt donations online. Or mail checks to the Athenaeum at 6 Elm St, Westfield, MA 01085
Securities
The Library is pleased to accept gifts of security, which offer special tax benefits. Please contact the Director's Office at 413-568-0638 for the Library's account numbers and broker information.
Planned Gifts
From planning your own retirement security to ensuring smooth estate planning, please consider the library. For more information, please contact the Director's Office at 413-568-0638.
Gifts of Art/Personal Property/Manuscripts/book Collections
Please call for the details about giving the Westfield Athenaeum art, manuscripts, book collections, etc. by contacting Director's Office at 413-568-0638.
Corporate Matching Gifts
Many employers match the gift their employees make to the Westfield Athenaeum. If your employer does have this program, your gift may be doubled simply by completing the matching gift form provided by your employer.
Corporate and Foundation Grants
Grants from Corporations and Foundations are an important source of funding for the Library. If you are associated with a Corporation or Foundation interested in giving to the Westfield Athenaeum, please contact the Director's Office at 413-568-0638.
Donate Through the Network for Good
If you would like to make a donation to help support the work of the library beyond your tax dollars, we have made it easy for you - no envelopes, no stamps! Just click on the button to the left!
Donations made online through Network for Good are safe and secure. By using Network for Good, you can be assured your donation is secure and your personal information will not be shared with others without your permission.
You will receive an e-mailed confirmation of your gift that meets IRS requirements, plus an account that keeps a record of your donation.
Please contact Director's Office at 413-568-0638 if you have any questions, and thank you for your support of the Westfield Athenaeum Library.
Support Your Library
If you would like to make a donation to help support the work of the library beyond your tax dollars, we have made it easy for you - no envelopes, no stamps! Just click here!
Click here for more information on the Network for Good.
