Tocqueville Society

The Alexis de Tocqueville Society is a group of local philanthropists
who set the standard for exceptional giving.

Membership in the Tocqueville Society is granted to individuals who invest $10,000 or more yearly to the Town of Palm Beach United Way.

The Town of Palm Beach United Way's Alexis de Tocqueville Society was established in 1988, with Pat and Ned Cook serving as its first chairmen.  The original founding members were Ann and Nathan Appleman, Miren and Willis du Pont, Joan and Murray Goodman, Betty and Francis Guyott, Leni and Peter May, and Claudia and Nelson Peltz.  The Society was created to recognize exceptional community leaders committed to changing lives in Palm Beach County now and for future generations.  

Tocqueville leadership giving is the backbone of the Town of Palm Beach United Way. Generous gifts from individual donors make it possible for us to improve lives, strengthen communities, and partner with others to create long-lasting changes that prevent problems from happening in the first place.  Kimberly and Scott Goodwin, and Josephine and Jason Kalisman chair this year's Society.

Since its inception, the Tocqueville Society has raised an impressive $99 million for Palm Beach County's needs, making a significant impact on the community.