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Alumnae/i

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. Since its inception 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 85 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.

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 2000-2001 $500-$999
Classes of 2002-2004 $250-$999
Classes of 2005-2008 $100-$999


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 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.