Tocqueville Society
Tocqueville Society members are part of a national program recognized as America's leading philanthropists investing $10,000 or more annually in United Way of Buffalo & Erie County. Our members understand how generosity today impacts the generations of tomorrow.
BENEFITS OF JOINING
- Recognition in the world’s largest individual giving society
- Exclusive Tocqueville Society events featuring intriguing speakers, networking events, program tours, and volunteer engagement opportunities.
- Philanthropic advising services to help you reach your charitable goals
- Connect with like-minded philanthropic members throughout the country
- Engagement with critical business and government leaders
- Satisfaction of collectively impacting lives in Buffalo & Erie County
how to join
Download our printable Tocqueville Membership Confirmation.
If you prefer to give through a Donor Advised Fund, IRA or to easily give the gift of stock, please visit our Ways To Give page.
contact us
For more information, please contact Kristy Davis at 716-863-9958 or Kristy.Davis[at]uwbec.org. Our major gift officers can assist you and your family in fulfilling your philanthropic goals. Our team is here to work with you in identifying a giving avenue that best meets your needs. Through your gift to United Way, you are creating a significant and lasting change in your community. We look forward to working with you and appreciate your support.
Philanthropist of the Year
United Way of Buffalo & Erie County's Philanthropist of the Year is chosen through a community-driven selection process to recognize the extraordinary generosity of a person or couple who has made a lasting impact in Buffalo & Erie County. This award recognizes the achievements and contributions of those who have given their time, talent, and treasure.
We are proud to announce Jack N. Walsh III as Philanthropist of the Year. He has shown their dedication to future generations of this community through extensive volunteering and generous support. Read more about Jack ...
2022 Tocqueville Society members
* Indicates current Tocqueville Society Chair(s)
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Barbara and Brian Baird - Kavinoky Cook LLP |
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Charles E. Balbach, Melissa Balbach and John Bace, Jennifer and Teo Balbach |
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Melissa Balbach and John Bace, Jennifer and Teo Balbach |
| Bennett Family |
| Daryl Bible |
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Jim and Rosemary Biddle |
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Joan and David Bruce |
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Cedric and Trina Burruss |
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EJ and Karen Butler |
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Daniel Cole |
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Paul and Victoria Comeau |
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Shawn and Amy Connoly |
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Paulette M. Crooke and Michael Toner |
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James H. Cummings Foundation |
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Frank and Robin Curci |
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Mary Anne and Ray Dannenhoffer - University at Buffalo, The State University of New York |
| Sara Dayton |
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Bradley Derrick |
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Robert and Elizabeth Evans |
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Robert J. and Martha B. Fierle Foundation |
| Drs. Eli Farhi and Emily S. Friedan |
| Nancy and Richard Ferranti |
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William and Patricia Frederick |
| Bodil and George Gellman |
| Tracy Gertz |
| Dr. and Mrs. Kevin J. Gibbons |
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Josephine Goodyear Foundation |
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Peter Grogan and Christye Peterson - Goldman Sachs Personal Financial Management |
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David T. Hore |
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Mr. and Mrs. James Houser - Delaware North |
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Peter and Mary Jo Hunt |
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John J. and Maureen O. Hurley - Canisius Collge |
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Alice and Jeremy Jacobs Jr. |
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Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy M. Jacobs Sr. |
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Louis and Joan Jacobs |
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William and Anne Joyce |
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Dr. Kenneth R. and Linda A. Kahn |
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Ruth Kahn Stovroff |
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Drs. David and Emily Ets-Hokin Kaye |
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Lawley Family |
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Stanford and Judith Lipsey Foundation |
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Donald I. MacDavid |
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Charles and Karen Makey - Merchants Insurance Group Mary Kennedy Martin |
| The Marks Family Foundation |
| Mary Kennedy Martin |
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Frank J. McGuire Family Foundation |
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Jock and Betsy Mitchell |
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Trudy and Van Mollenberg |
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Carol and Carl Montante |
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Mr. Stephen J. Muscato and Ms. Theresa J. Muscato |
| Chris and Holly Nelson * |
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Sanford and Margery Nobel |
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The Nobel Family Charitable Foundation |
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Susan and Robert O'Sullivan |
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Papa Family Gift |
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Richard and Karen Penfold |
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William Regen |
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Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Sadler Jr. |
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Ann Sessions |
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Timothy J. Shedler |
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Harris N. Snyder Fund |
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Dr. Thomasina R. Stenhouse |
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Robert and Chesterine Stevenson |
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Robert P. Thill and Elizabeth A. Moll Charitable Gift Fund |
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Sebastian, Awner, Houlding and Spagnolo Group at Merril Lynch Mrs. Maxine and Dr. Steven Awner Mr. Austin Houlding and Ms. Michelle Daubert Mr. Chris Sebastian Mr. and Mrs. Graziano Spagnolo |
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Phyllis Vogt |
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Ted and Ginna Walsh - Walsh Duffield |
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Jack N. Walsh III |
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Eileen and Rupert Warren Charitable Fund |
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Margaret L. Wendt Foundation |
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Mary and Ralph C. Wilson Jr. |
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Dr. Gil I. Wolfe |
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Margaret and Bob Zak |
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Howard and Leslie Zemsky |
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5 members wish to remain anonymous |