At Wheaton, your generosity is appreciated and celebrated. As one of our most loyal donors, you’ll be honored as a member of our prestigious Giving Societies—an inspiring community of supporters shaping the future of Wheaton. Based on your level of support, you’ll also receive invitations to exclusive events and unique opportunities to engage with the Wheaton community.
Mary Lyon Leadership Society
The Mary Lyon Leadership Society, Wheaton’s premier giving society, recognizes your annual leadership-level gifts to the Wheaton Fund. Our tiered giving structure celebrates your generosity with invitations to exclusive events, special communications, and opportunities to connect with college leadership. Employer matching gifts can increase your impact and help you reach a higher tier.
Giving Levels
- $50,000 or more Wheaton Benefactors
- $25,000-$49,999 Trustees’ Circle
- $15,000-$24,999 President’s Circle
- $10,000-$14,999 Eliza Wheaton Circle
- $5,000-$9,999 Wheaton Partners
- $2,500-$4,999 Muriel Reynolds ’24
- $1,000-$2,499 Mary Lyon Circle
Young Leaders Circle
Join the Mary Lyons Leadership Society as a current student or recent graduate through our Young Leaders Circle. With tiered giving options designed for every stage of your journey, from campus life to early career, you can help pave the way for the next generation of Wheaties.
- $900-$999 Alumni 9 years out
- $800-$999 Alumni 8 years out
- $700-$999 Alumni 7 years out
- $600-$999 Alumni 6 years out
- $500-$999 Alumni 5 years out
- $400-$999 Alumni 4 years out
- $300-$999 Alumni 3 years out
- $200-$999 Alumni 2 years out
- $100-$999 Alumni 1 year out
- $50-$999 Current Students
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1834 Society
When you give to the Wheaton Fund for three or more consecutive years, you become a member of the 1834 Society. Named for Wheaton’s founding year, this society honors your commitment to sustaining Wheaton’s mission as a transformative liberal arts institution.
You’ll be part of a community of donors who help shape Wheaton’s future. Your continued support helps provide new academic and experiential learning experiences to prepare students with the life, leadership, and career skills needed in today’s rapidly evolving workforce.
Founders Society
When you include Wheaton in your financial plans, you make a lasting impact while also achieving your personal and philanthropic goals. As a member of the Founder’s Society, your planned gift—whether through a will, retirement account, or life-income arrangement—helps sustain Wheaton’s mission and empower future students.
Several of these gifts offer valuable tax benefits. We’re here to help you explore the many flexible opportunities—no matter the size of the gift—so you can choose the planned gift that best fits your situation.
Questions?
To learn more about the Mary Lyon Leadership Society or the 1834 Society, contact the Wheaton Fund team at [email protected] or 508-286-8226.
To learn more about the Founder’s society, contact our Director of Planned Giving at [email protected].