HOW TO HELP

All contributions to the Restore the Roy effort are managed by the UL Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization.

The Restore the Roy effort is supported by a Challenge Grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH),
and funds raised for this purpose (up to $375,000) through 2025 are matched at a 1:3 ratio by the NEH. 

​If you are interested in donating now, your tax-deductible contribution can be made in two ways: 
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1. Credit card payments can be made here. 

2. A check made payable to the UL Foundation with "Roy House, Challenge Grant" noted in the For or Memo line can be mailed to: 

Center for Louisiana Studies
Attn: Dr. Joshua Caffery 
P.O. Box 43558
Lafayette, LA 70504

For more information on giving to the project, please contact Dr. Joshua Caffery at josh.caffery@louisiana.edu. 



This project is supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities

Naming Opportunities

Interested in commemorating a loved one by dedicating a unique, permanent space in their honor? A number of naming opportunities remain for the Roy House project: 
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  • Two large, first-floor public spaces (UL Press shop and archive/reading room): $150,000
  • Large second-floor project room: $75,000
  • Second-floor room: $50,000
  • Roy House Garden: $150,000
  • Naming of Center for Louisiana Studies itself: contact Dr. Joshua Caffery at josh.caffery@louisiana.edu 

In-Kind Donations

In-kind donations to the Restore the Roy effort are welcome and are tax-deductible. In particular, we seek in-kind donations related to construction, restoration, and renovation: 
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  • Paint and painting services
  • Plumbing
  • Electrical work 
  • HVAC and air-conditioning
  • Insulation services and materials
  • General contractor's services
  • Carpentry
  • Furniture, particularly period pieces (late nineteenth and early twentieth century)
  • Landscaping