Mary Lyon Society
The Power of Philanthropy
The Mary Lyon Society recognizes and honors those who support Wheaton College through gifts to the Annual Fund at a leadership level. Established by Wheaton's Annual Giving Committee in 2000, the Mary Lyon Society has grown to include close to 850 alumnae and alumni, parents and friends. Leadership giving by members of the Mary Lyon Society accounts for more than 80 percent of the Annual Fund's total each year.
Increased annual giving to the college has not only helped to address pressing needs, but has also reduced spending of endowment income, thus preserving Wheaton's long-term financial resources.
Corporate matching gift programs can make membership in the Mary Lyon Society more attainable, allowing you to double or even triple your gift to Wheaton.
Mary Lyon Society Giving Levels
| Wheaton Benefactors | from $50,000 | ||
| Wheaton Partners | $25,000-$49,999 | ||
| Muriel Reynolds '24 Circle | $15,000-$24,999 | ||
| Eliza Wheaton Circle | $10,000-$14,999 | ||
| Mary Lyon Circle | $5,000-$9,999 | ||
| The 1834 Circle | $2,500-$4,999 | ||
| President's Circle | $1,000-$2,499 | ||
| Young Leaders Circle | Classes of 1999-2000 | $500-$999 | |
| Classes of 2001-2003 | $250-$999* | ||
| Classes of 2004-2007 | $100-$999 |
* This level was added in July 2004 to encourage younger alumnae/i to be Young Leaders in the Mary Lyon Society.
The Wheaton fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30. Mary Lyon Society commitments can be made in installments, but must be fulfilled by June 30 of each year.
For more information about the Mary Lyon Society, contact the office of Alumnae/i Relations and Annual Giving at annualfund@wheatoncollege.edu.
This page is maintained by Office of Alumnae/i Relations and Annual Giving. Last updated on 11/5/07.
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Lyons Athletic Club
The Lyons Athletic Club was developed in 2006 to ensure Wheaton's scholar-athletes and coaches have the program resources they need to take on the toughest challenges.
Gifts to LAC will directly benefit Wheaton athletics and help our 21 Division III teams reach for new heights.
To learn more about the Lyons Athletic Club, click here.