Tocqueville Society
Through annual gifts of $10,000 or more a year, the Tocqueville Society of United Way of Buffalo & Erie County creates a strong foundation for families to thrive.
BENEFITS OF JOINING
- Recognition in the world’s largest individual giving society
- Invitation to all exclusive Tocqueville Society events
- Engagement with critical business and government leaders
- Satisfaction of collectively impacting lives in Buffalo & Erie County
- Connect with like-minded philanthropic Tocqueville Society members throughout the country
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.
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.
William & Patricia Frederick's commitment to this community exemplified by whole-hearted community service and selfless philanthropy is why we are proud to name them as the 2020 Philanthropists of the Year.
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 |