Tocqueville Society
Named for the 19th Century French nobleman Alexis de Tocqueville, the Society represents the beliefs that individuals prove to be the real impetus for community impact through their compassion, commitment, and generosity. The United Way of Buffalo & Erie County's Tocqueville Society comprises individuals whose generosity reflects extraordinary concern, foresight, and dedication to influencing positive change and inspiring a better life for everyone throughout Western New York.
PhilanthropistS of the Year
The United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Philanthropist of the Year award recognizes those who are the embodiment of what it means to Live United. All our honorees share a deep philanthropic spirit and a history of volunteer efforts.
Michael Toner and Paulette Crooke's commitment to this community exemplified by whole-hearted community service, strong organizational leadership, and selfless philanthropy is why we are proud to name them as the 2019 Philanthropists of the Year.
Read more about our honorees here.
2019 Tocqueville Society members
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$1,000,000+ |
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Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy M. Jacobs Sr. |
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$100,000 - $999,999 |
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William and Patricia Frederick |
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The Margaret L. Wendt Foundation |
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$50,000 - $99,999 |
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Paul Babbitt and Judith VanNostrand |
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James H. Cummings Foundation |
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Christopher and Holly Nelson |
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1 Member Wishes To Remain Anonymous |
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$25,000 - $49,999 |
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Charles E. Balbach, Melissa Balbach and John Bace, Jennifer and Teo Balbach |
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Peter Grogan and Christye Peterson, Goldman Sachs Personal Financial Management |
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Dave and Shari Hore |
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The Noble Family Charitable Foundation |
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Stanford and Judith Lipsey Foundation |
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Donald I. MacDavid Estate |
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The Marks Family Foundation |
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Lumsden & McCormick LLP |
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Mr. and Mrs. William J. Regan Jr. |
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Anne and Phil Rimmler |
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2 Members Wish To Remain Anonymous |
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$15,000 - $24,999 |
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Sebastian, Awner, Houlding, O'Brien Group at Merrill Lynch |
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Mr. Chris and Mrs. Kimberly Sebastian |
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Mrs. Maxine and Dr. Steven Awner |
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Mr. Austin Houlding and Ms. Michelle Daubert |
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Mr. James and Mrs. Patricia O'Brien |
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Joan and David Bruce |
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EJ and Karen Butler |
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Bill and Jody Dowdall |
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Robert J. & Martha B. Fierle Foundation |
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Josephine Goodyear Foundation |
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Walter and Connie Constantine |
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Peter and Mary Jo Hunt |
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Alice and Jeremy Jacobs Jr. |
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Lawley Insurance |
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Margaret M. Martin |
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Carolyn and Bob Montgomery |
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Ms. Betty Ramming |
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Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Sadler Jr. |
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Robert and Chesterine Stevenson |
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Eileen & Rupert Warren Charitable Fund |
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Ted and Ginna Walsh |
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Margaret and Bob Zak |
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1 Member Wishes To Remain Anonymous |
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$10,000 - $14,999 |
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Mr. Frederick Attea |
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The Cameron & Jane Baird Foundation |
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Bennett Family |
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Jim and Rosemary Biddle Jr. |
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Jill and Keith Bond |
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Ann and Bob Brady |
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Paul and Victoria Comeau |
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Shawn and Amy Connolly |
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Paulette M. Crooke and Michael Toner |
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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 |
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James and Alison Derrick |
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James and Karen Dusel |
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Robert and Elizabeth Evans |
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Drs. Eli Farhi and Emily S. Friedan |
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Chris and Jennifer Feeney, Delaware North |
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Bob and Lisa Feldman |
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Eric and Brenda Feldstein |
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David and Sandra Fraboni |
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Dr. Joseph A. Gardella Jr. and Ms. Carol A. Kizis |
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Bodil and George Gellman |
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Dr. and Mrs. Kevin J. Gibbons |
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Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Gioia |
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Gene and Kathy Gramza |
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Pete Grum |
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Mr. and Mrs. James Houser, Delaware North |
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John J. and Maureen O. Hurley, Canisius College |
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Louis and Joan Jacobs |
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Edwin M. Johnston Jr. |
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William and Anne Joyce |
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Kenneth R. and Linda A. Kahn |
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Christopher and Julie Kay |
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Adair and Kevin Kearney, Hodgson Russ LLP |
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Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Koch, New Era Cap |
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Brian and Deborah Lipke |
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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 |
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Sanford and Margery Nobel |
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Susan and Robert O'Sullivan |
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Ronald J. and Diana M. Papa |
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Richard and Karen Penfold |
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Frederick and Lisa Pierce |
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Ann and John Sessions |
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Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Shedler |
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Mrs. Kenneth L. Slawson |
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Harris N. Snyder Fund |
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Maria Testa and Thomas Petrocelli |
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Joseph S. & Mary Ann Testa Philanthropic Fund |
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Robert P. Thill & Elizabeth A. Moll Charitable Gift Fund |
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Alan and Phyllis Vogt |
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Jim and Michal Wadsworth |
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Jack Walsh |
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Robert and Aileen Walter |
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Gina and Michael Weiner |
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Weiss Family Philanthropic Fund |
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Heather and Jon M. Williams, The OSC Charitable Foundation |
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Dr. Gil Wolfe |
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Howard and Leslie Zemsky |
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2 Members Wish To Remain Anonymous |