Support the park that supports us all.
Your gift to the Esplanade Association helps care for the Charles River’s most beloved riverfront park—keeping its paths safe, its trees healthy, and its programs vibrant and accessible. Every donation fuels the year-round work that makes the Esplanade a place to walk, breathe, gather, and grow.
Whether you give once, give monthly, or give in tribute, your generosity directly sustains the park you love. Your 100% tax-deductible contribution helps our park operations thrive and ensures the Esplanade remains the Charles River’s favorite backyard for generations to come.
MAIL A CHECK — Let Your Generosity Take the Scenic Route
Checks made payable to the Esplanade Association should include a gift purpose in the memo and mailed to:
Esplanade Association
575 Boylston Street, Suite 4R
Boston, MA 02116
MAKE IT MONTHLY – Help the Park Grow Year-Round
Whether it’s $5 or $500, every gift helps protect and sustain the park. By becoming a monthly donor, you provide reliable, year-round support for the Esplanade’s care. Give monthly through our donation form or work with your DAF to set up recurring transfers. Your steady support keeps the Esplanade thriving.
GIVE THROUGH YOUR DAF – Help the Park Grow Year-Round
Recommend a gift from your DAF and nurture the park you love. Be sure to specify the gift purpose!
Please note:
- No goods or services (such as Gala tickets) can be received in exchange for your gift.
- No personal obligations (such as capital pledges) can be fulfilled through a DAF.
- No refunds can be made for gifts via DAFs.
ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER (EFTs) – Plant a Gift in Just a Click
To make a charitable wire transfer, contact development@esplanade.org for instructions tailored to your gift type.
After initiating the transfer, please email development@esplanade.org with:
- Full name of the Donor(s)
- Amount transferred in USD
- Gift purpose
GIVE STOCK – Let Your Assets Take Root
A tax-smart way to help the Esplanade flourish. To donate stock, provide your broker with the following:
Fidelity Investments
Account Number: Z70-862835
DTC Number: 0226
After speaking with your broker, please email development@esplanade.org with:
- Full name of the Donor(s)
- Name of the stock to be gifted
- Number of shares
- Gift purpose
- Broker’s name, company, and contact number
PLANNED GIVING – Give the Esplanade a Forever Future
Make a legacy gift that keeps the park thriving for generations by including the Esplanade Association in your estate plans. Your foresight today helps protect the trees, paths, and programming that make the Esplanade a beloved place for all development@esplanade.org.
MATCHING GIFTS – Double Your Green
Help the Esplanade thrive— twice over! Many employers offer matching gifts, which means your contribution could provide two times the care for the Charles River’s favorite backyard. It only takes a moment to verify eligibility through Double the Donation—and your added support makes a real, lasting difference for the park you love.
The Esplanade Association is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit registered in the US under EIN: 04-3550635.
Please reach out to our Development Office at development@esplanade.org with any questions or requests.
