ALEXIS DE TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETY
Recognizing local, philanthropic leaders and volunteer champions.
WHAT IS THE SOCIETY?
The United Way Tocqueville Society was formed in 1984 to deepen individual understanding of, commitment to, and support for United Way’s work in advancing the common good by creating opportunities for a better life for all. The Tocqueville Society recognizes local philanthropic leaders and volunteer champions in the United States, France and Romania who have devoted time, talent, and funds to create long-lasting changes by tackling our communities’ most serious issues.
The Alexis de Tocqueville Society was named for the French philosopher who recognized, applauded, and immortalized American voluntary action on behalf of the common good. The Society recognizes local philanthropic leaders who have devoted time, talent, and funds to create long-lasting changes by tackling community issues.

SOCIETY MEMBERS
- Dr. Paul and Mrs. Susan Watts
- Drs. Robert W. Leedy and Nikki Green
- Murray and Kathi Edwards
- Adam Lott
- Ron and Lorilei Butler
- Mike and Julie Denny
- J.M. Parker Foundation
- The Karakin Foundation
- Dian Graves Owen Foundation
- Dodge Jones Foundation
- Shelton Family Foundation
- Legett Foundation
- Bob L. Herd Foundation
- Jack and Becky Rentz
- Lee and Callie Hampton
- Mrs. Dian Stai
- Hillary and Kimberly Moore
- Joe Ed and Jo Canon
- Kickapoo Springs Foundation
- Scott Dueser
- Tucker and Gina Bridwell
- Bob and Peggy Beckham
- Geoff and Angela Haney
- Carolyn and Harwell Barber
- Ms. Dixie B. Bassett
- John and Carolyn Beckham
- Ms. Julia Jones Matthews
- The Doctors Trammell
- Mr. Grady Barr
- Dr. Roberta Kalafut Brandecker
- Corby and Diana Flanagan
- Cathy and Philip Ashby
- Justin and Bethany Ashlock
- Lon and Christy Biebighauser
- Justin and Lindsey Crowe
- Katie Deal
- Robert and Brooke Hanna
- Reed and Lauren Stafford
- Greg and Elizabeth Wilson