Since 1984, the Tocqueville Society has recognized United Way of Greater Toledo’s most generous and visionary supporters, those who give $10,000 or more annually.
Tocqueville members are leaders in philanthropy who drive lasting, transformational change across our community. Their investment fuels progress in United Way’s focus areas—ensuring more families have the opportunity to thrive today and for generations to come.
Our name was chosen to celebrate Alexis Charles-Henri de Tocqueville’s admiration for our nation’s spirit of volunteerism. In the late 1830s, after traveling in North America, Alexis de Tocqueville published studies on American society and politics, noting that Americans implicitly “understand that advancing the common good means creating opportunities for a better life for all.”
Our Tocqueville members do just that. Your extraordinary gifts advance the common good and drive lasting change in Lucas, Ottawa and Wood counties.
As a Tocqueville Society member, you’ll experience unique benefits, including:
Gain Deeper Insights Into Our Community and Progress
Invitation to Special Events and Unique Experiences
Join A Community of Like-Minded Philanthropists
Become A Mentor For An Emerging Leader
Join a network of visionary leaders who are making bold investments to improve lives. Reach out today to learn more!
$10,000 – $24,999
$25,000 – $49,999
We also offer opportunities to step up your gift through our Tocqueville Society Step Up Program. Joining our Step Up program allows you immediate membership to Tocqueville Society while incrementally increasing your gift over three years:
Year 1: $5,000 gift
Year 2: $7,500 gift
Year 3: $10,000 gift
See the people whose generosity is helping shape a brighter future.
