support the mission
The Texas–Lyon Heritage Society preserves a shared legacy of faith, service, healthcare, education, and care between Texas and Lyon. It carries that legacy forward through projects that serve future generations.
Your gift helps support three priority areas: Hôtel-Dieu, The Social Hub, and the Texas–Lyon Heritage Fellowship.
Texas–Lyon Founders Circle
The Texas–Lyon Founders Circle recognizes leadership donors whose early support will help launch the Texas–Lyon Heritage Society and advance its first major priorities rooted in heritage, education, cultural exchange, and service.
FOUNDER
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Premier recognition as a founding leadership donor
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Invitation to the Fondation Saint-Irénée Gala, with hosted table opportunities as available
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Private briefing with senior leadership in Texas and Lyon
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Priority invitation to major Texas–Lyon delegations, anniversary events, and Lyon-based programs
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Optional project-specific recognition tied to Hôtel-Dieu, The Social Hub, or the Texas–Lyon Heritage Fellowship, where appropriate
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Recognition connected to major campaign milestones and founding donor communications
PATRON
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Personalized briefing with Texas–Lyon leadership and project partners
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Invitation to a private donor briefing focused on Hôtel-Dieu, The Social Hub, or the Texas–Lyon Heritage Fellowship
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Opportunity to underwrite a specific program, gathering, lecture, student exchange, or project component
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Priority invitation to one Lyon-based donor or cultural gathering, when available
BENEFACTOR
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Invitation to one small-group briefing with Texas–Lyon leadership
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Invitation to one Texas-based donor gathering, reception, or cultural event
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Priority registration for Texas–Lyon public programs and anniversary events
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Recognition in the annual donor listing
PARTNER
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Invitation to the annual “State of the Texas–Lyon Initiative” briefing
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Invitation to one private online conversation with a historian, restoration expert, cultural leader, or project partner
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Early access to announcements about Texas–Lyon programs, events, and travel opportunities
FRIEND
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Recognition on the Texas–Lyon Founders Circle donor wall
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Founders Circle e-newsletter
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Quarterly project updates
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Invitation to one annual virtual briefing with Texas–Lyon leadership
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For major and transformational gifts, the Texas–Lyon Heritage Society may explore customized engagement opportunities aligned with donor interests, project needs, and the mission of the Fondation Saint-Irénée.
These may include:
> Customized gift opportunity memos or proposals
> Project budgets or funding menus, where available
> Private briefings with Texas–Lyon and Fondation Saint-Irénée leadership
> Curated visits to Fondation Saint-Irénée-supported projects in Lyon
> Guided visits to Hôtel-Dieu, The Social Hub, or other heritage sites, where available
> Opportunities to host or support gatherings that advance the Texas–Lyon relationshipOpportunities to introduce aligned contacts, institutions, or philanthropic partners
> Named or designated philanthropic opportunities for transformational gifts, where appropriate
For transformational gifts, the Society may explore bespoke philanthropic initiatives developed in partnership with Fondation Saint-Irénée leadership. These could include targeted grantmaking initiatives, calls for proposals, prize-based funding opportunities, or named funds supporting specific themes such as child welfare, elderly care, heritage preservation, education, healthcare, social action, or cultural exchange.
All customized opportunities would remain subject to applicable legal, financial, governance, and regulatory requirements.
Donors may choose public recognition, anonymous recognition, or no public recognition. Recognition language should be confirmed with the donor before publication.
Any public donor listing, printed recognition, digital recognition, event acknowledgment, or project-specific recognition should reflect donor preference, applicable privacy rules, and the policies of the Texas–Lyon Heritage Society, and Fondation Saint-Irénée.
Benefits are expressions of relationship, recognition, and stewardship. They are not transactional rewards and do not imply donor control over funds, projects, grantmaking, or institutional decisions.
All recognition and engagement opportunities may vary based on gift level, donor preference, event availability, project designation, legal requirements, and the policies of the Texas–Lyon Heritage Society.
Ways to Give
Give Online
Make a secure online gift to support the Texas–Lyon Heritage Society. Online gifts may be made as one-time or recurring contributions, depending on the giving platform.
Give Monthly
Monthly gifts provide steady, reliable support for the Texas–Lyon Heritage Society and help sustain the work of preserving history, building partnerships, and advancing programs rooted in service, education, hospitality, and care.
Give by Check
Donors may also support the Texas–Lyon Heritage Society by check.
Please make checks payable to:
[Name of fiscal sponsor or fund name]
Memo line: Texas–Lyon Heritage Society
Give by Wire Transfer
For wire transfer instructions, please contact:
[Contact name]
[Email address]
Give Through a
Donor-Advised Fund
Donors may recommend a grant from a donor-advised fund to support the Texas–Lyon Heritage Society.
Please direct the grant to:
[Legal name of fiscal sponsor]
Designation or purpose: Texas–Lyon Heritage Society
Give Appreciated Securities
Gifts of publicly traded stock, mutual funds, or other appreciated securities may provide tax advantages while supporting the Texas–Lyon Heritage Society.
For instructions, please contact:
[Contact name]
[Email address]
Donnonsl'essentiel
La Fondation Saint-Irénée vit essentiellement de la générosité des donateurs. Depuis 2014, votre don peut aussi ouvrir droit à une réduction fiscale au titre de l’impôt sur le revenu (IR), l’impôt sur les sociétés (IS) ou l’impôt sur la fortune immobilière (IFI).
Grâce à vos dons, ce sont des centaines de projets sur les territoires du Rhône et du Roannais qui sont aidés chaque année. Vous pouvez faire un don en ligne, par virement bancaire, par prélèvement automatique ou par chèque. Faites confiance à la Fondation, donnez l’essentiel.