Ways to Give
You can make a difference in our community.
Your gift to The Parmenter Foundation will help fund compassionate end-of-life care and bereavement support programs and resources, as well as grant funding for nonprofit organizations delivering high quality, impactful services to families in need.
giving Opportunities
Leadership Giving Society
The Leadership Giving Society was created to honor our most loyal and generous donors. To become a member, make a cumulative gift of $1,000 or more within our fiscal year (January 1 – December 30). This can be a one-time gift or a combined amount during the year. By joining Parmenter’s Leadership Giving Society, you will receive special recognition on our website, in publications and other communications. You will also receive VIP invitations to special events. As a member, you would be part of a select group of Parmenter partners whose outstanding philanthropy enables us to provide new programs and resources to help our neighbors in need of end-of-life and bereavement support.
The Parmenter Fund
Gifts made to The Parmenter Fund are unrestricted and give us the flexibility to use the funds where the need is greatest. Unrestricted donations make the greatest impact on our community.
Memorial & Tribute Gifts
Remember a loved one, express gratitude to a caregiver, honor a friend, or celebrate a special occasion. We will send a notification of your thoughtfulness to the person you designate.
Designated Gift
Designate your gift to an area where Parmenter offers program support and is close to your heart. This includes Children’s Bereavement; Hospice and Palliative Care; Pet Loss and other areas of interest.
Planned Giving
Make a lasting impact and create a meaningful legacy by naming The Parmenter Foundation in your estate plan. You may designate Parmenter as the beneficiary of a percentage of your estate or a set dollar amount. Your estate is entitled to a tax deduction for the full value of your bequest. Planned gifts include bequests, trusts, gift annuities, retirement plans, pooled income funds and other income-generating gifts. Please consult a financial advisor to help you create a planned gift that is appropriate for you. If need more information or wish to speak with us first, please contact Angela Crocker at acrocker@parmenterfoundation.org or call her at (508)-358-3001.
Community Giving Events
Hosting a fundraising event is an absolutely fantastic way to raise funds and create awareness for Parmenter’s incredible programs and resources. Click here to discover more information and get inspired with ideas on planning an event.
how to Donate
Recurring Gifts
Recurring giving is a way for you to make a larger gift to Parmenter by making smaller, incremental payments. You can specify an amount to be automatically charged to your credit card monthly, quarterly, or annually. We will provide you with a summary at year end.
Corporate Matching Gifts
Increase the impact of your gift by having your gift matched by your employer. Contact your HR department to see if they offer a matching gift program.
Stock Gifts
By making a gift of securities, you may avoid capital gains tax on the appreciated value. Please contact Angela Crocker at acrocker@parmenterfoundation.org or call her at (508) 358-3001 and she will provide you with transfer instructions.
Donor Advised Fund
Please consider making a gift to The Parmenter Foundation through your donor advised fund. If your charitable account is with Fidelity, Schwab, or BNY Mellon, you can use DAF Direct to make the process easier!
Other Gifts
If you are interested in discussing a major gift or multi-year commitment or a funding idea, please contact Angela Crocker at acrocker@parmenterfoundation.org or call her at (508)-358-3001.
giving Methods
Credit Card
You can make your gift online through our secure giving form and payment portal right here on our website.
Check
Payable to The Parmenter Foundation and mail to:
The Parmenter Foundation
260 Boston Post Road, Suite 5
Wayland, MA 01778
Phone
If you prefer to make your gift by phone, please call our office at (508) 358-3001 and we will be happy to help you.
The Parmenter Foundation is a (501) (c) (3) non-profit organization.
Your gifts are tax deductible to the extent provided by law. Our Tax ID number is 04-2176769.