TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETY

Tocqueville Society

A strategic investment in community, talent and legacy.

United Way Quad Cities’ Tocqueville Society is a group of change-makers with an unsurpassed dedication to creating lasting change in our community.

Together, we’re civic and business leaders who are passionate about United Way’s work to improve education, financial stability and health — the building blocks of opportunity — for all Quad Citizens.

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The Tocqueville Society is a powerful and committed group of business and civic leaders who work together to ensure our community is the best it can be.

I’m proud of the meaningful impact we have for families across the Quad Cities.

Chad Everitt

Tocqueville Society Co-Chair

Be a catalyst for change

United Way’s Tocqueville Society isn’t just about giving — it’s about leading. It’s joining other civic and business leaders who are passionate about building a community where all students graduate prepared for college or career, families achieve financial stability, and neighbors live healthy, fulfilling lives.

To join the Tocqueville Society, make a gift of $10,000 or more to United Way Quad Cities. Not ready to commit at this level? Start with a graduated giving plan and receive benefits now.

Tocqueville Society Member Benefits

$10,000 annual giving level

Core membership – Strategic alignment & engagement

$25,000 annual giving level

Premium engagement – Personalized strategy & legacy leadership

Includes all $10,000 giving level benefits, plus:

Grow your impact with graduated giving.

The graduated giving option allows an individual or family to immediately qualify for Tocqueville Society membership when they make a commitment of:

  • $5,000 in the first year
  • $7,500 in the second
  • Minimum of $10,000 in the third year and each year thereafter
Contribution YearYour GiftMatchTotal Gift to UWQC & Recognition
Year 1$5,000$5,000$10,000
Year 2$7,500$2,500$10,000
Year 3$10,000$0$10,000
Contribution Year Your Gift Match Total Gift to UWQC & Recognition
Year 1
$5,000
$5,000
$10,000
Year 2
$7,500
$2,500
$10,000
Year 3
$10,000
$0
$10,000

The Impact of $10,000

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The Change-Makers

These committed changemakers are helping to build a stronger, more equitable Quad Cities. Through their leadership and generosity, they’re creating real, lasting impact for our neighbors and neighborhoods.

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Chad and Caroline Everitt
Tocqueville Society Co-Chair

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Sunder Subbaroyan and Annette Sherbeyn
Tocqueville Society Co-Chair

Tocqueville Society Members
  • Samuel & Marsha Allen
  • Steve & Jane Bahls
  • Josh & Lynn Bestold
  • Caitlin Russell & Nic Brandt
  • Paul & Jill Brown
  • Carl & Denise Bulat
  • Karen & Jim Collins
  • Terry & Lesley Conning
  • Jason & Brittany Daly
  • Mike & Myra Daniel
  • Lili B. & Clarence A. Darrow
  • Mara & Mike Downing
  • Dave & Linda Emrick
  • Kristin & Jonathan Esche
  • Chad & Caroline Everitt
  • Dan & Julie Fitzpatrick
  • Paul & Molly Foley
  • David & Rene Gellerman
  • David & Lori Gilmore
  • Jeffrey Goldstein & Regina Feldman-Goldstein
  • Michael & Monique Gorsline
  • Shaun & Victoria Graves
  • Marie-Catherine & Pierre Guyot
  • Harry & Jane Haedt
  • Leslee & Barry Hager
  • Mark & Jennifer Halupnik
  • Stephen & Kelly Hamborg
  • Charles A. Hanson
  • Diane Harris
  • Than & Jennifer Hartsock
  • Tami & Brian Hedgren
  • Mark & Claudine Hollack
  • Todd & Kiki Hopkins
  • Doug & Nancy Hultquist
  • Joshua & Lara Jepsen
  • Angela Johanningmeier
  • Joseph & Patricia Judge
  • Jack & Mary Kearney
  • Kevin & Krista Kehoe
  • Chuck & Jeane Keibler
  • Kenneth R. Koupal & Dr. Thomas E. Kersting
  • Zack & Deanna Kovar
  • Doug Kratz
  • Richard & Judy Kreiter
  • James & Hillary Leach
  • Meyer Lehman
  • Kurt & Christine Lewin
  • Amy & Brian Lovig
  • John & Cheryl May
  • Jim & Tara McCabe
  • Lisa J. & Jeffrey L. McCraw
  • William & Renee Moon
  • Morency Family Charitable Giving Fund – Steve & Kathi Morency
  • Marcus Needham
  • Linda Newborn
  • Nimmer Family Foundation Fund – Ron & Amy Nimmer
  • David & Joyce Nuernberger
  • Michael & Annette Parejko
  • Susan & Tom Parker
  • Pranav & Sima Patel
  • Jerred & Samantha Pauwels
  • Kent & Judi Pilcher
  • Decker & Jayne Ploehn
  • Barbara Polios
  • Brian & Jennifer Preston
  • Adrian & Debra Rantilla
  • Cory Reed
  • Tony & Cheryl Rollin
  • Jackie Ruggles
  • Caroline Ruhl & John Thompson
  • James & Michelle Russell
  • Alejandro Sayago
  • Paul & Emily Scranton
  • Jim & Melissa Sears
  • Deb & Randy Sergesketter
  • Joe & Ann Slavens
  • Mark Slifka
  • Kerry & Julie Smith
  • Mike Steffenson
  • David & Jana Steil
  • Nate & Tawny Stoffregen
  • Annette Sherbeyn & Sunder Subbaroyan
  • Jake & Melissa Taylor
  • Paul & Donna VanDuyne
  • Eduardo Viera & Ana Maldonado
  • C. Dana & Faye A. Waterman
  • Bob & Kim Waterman
  • The Honorable Thomas & Maria Waterman
  • Jonathan & Holly Weigle
  • Randy & Barbara Westerdale
  • Aaron Wetzel
  • Wallas Wiggins
  • Martin & Celeste Wilkinson

7 Tocqueville donors wish to be anonymous

Tocqueville Society Members Prior to Oct 18 Update
  • Samuel & Marsha Allen
  • Steve & Jane Bahls
  • Josh & Lynn Bestold
  • Ryan & Dawn Blades
  • Caitlin Russell & Nic Brandt
  • Paul & Jill Brown
  • Carl & Denise Bulat
  • Melissa & Nate Clark
  • Terry & Lesley Conning
  • Jason & Brittany Daly
  • Mike & Myra Daniel
  • Lili B. & Clarence A. Darrow
  • Mara & Mike Downing
  • Dave & Linda Emrick
  • Kristin & Jonathan Esche
  • Chad & Caroline Everitt
  • Trevor & Jodi Fisk
  • Dan & Julie Fitzpatrick
  • Paul & Molly Foley
  • Siva & Malathi Ganesh
  • Edna Denise Garrett
  • Richard Geifman
  • David & Rene Gellerman
  • David & Lori Gilmore
  • Jeffrey Goldstein & Regina Feldman-Goldstein
  • Mike & Kristin Gonzales
  • Michael & Monique Gorsline
  • Shaun & Victoria Graves
  • Marie-Catherine & Pierre Guyot
  • Leslee & Barry Hager
  • Mark & Jennifer Halupnik
  • Stephen & Kelly Hamborg
  • Charles A. Hanson
  • Diane Harris
  • Than & Jennifer Hartsock
  • Tami & Brian Hedgren
  • Mark & Claudine Hollack
  • Joshua & Lara Jepsen
  • Angela Johanningmeier
  • Rick John, Jr.
  • Amanda Sanchez-Johnson & William Johnson
  • Mary & Matt Jones
  • Joseph & Patricia Judge
  • Raj & Subha Kalathur
  • Jack & Mary Kearney
  • Kevin & Krista Kehoe
  • Chuck & Jeane Keibler
  • Kenneth R. Koupal & Dr. Thomas E. Kersting
  • Zack & Deanna Kovar
  • Doug Kratz
  • Richard & Judy Kreiter
  • James & Hillary Leach
  • Meyer Lehman
  • Kurt & Christine Lewin
  • Carol Lewis
  • Amy & Brian Lovig
  • John & Cheryl May
  • Jim & Tara McCabe
  • Lisa J. & Jeffrey L. McCraw
  • Gordon & Nancy Miller
  • William & Renee Moon
  • Morency Family Charitable Giving Fund – Steve & Kathi Morency
  • Marcus Needham
  • Linda Newborn
  • Zane & Shelley Nielsen
  • Nimmer Family Foundation Fund – Ron & Amy Nimmer
  • Elisabeth & Sam Norwood
  • David & Joyce Nuernberger
  • David & Nikole Ottavianelli
  • Michael & Annette Parejko
  • Susan M. & Tom Parker
  • Jerred & Samantha Pauwels
  • Kent & Judi Pilcher
  • Decker & Jayne Ploehn
  • Barbara Polios
  • Brian & Jennifer Preston
  • Ritu Raj & Gauri Tiwari
  • Adrian & Debra Rantilla
  • Cory & Heather Reed
  • Monica Rios
  • Tony & Cheryl Rollin
  • Jackie Ruggles
  • Caroline Ruhl & John Thompson
  • James & Michelle Russell
  • Alejandro Sayago
  • Greg Schermer & Mary Haney
  • Paul & Emily Scranton
  • Jim & Melissa Sears
  • Deb & Randy Sergesketter
  • Rebecca & Todd Signer
  • Drs. Param & Armeet Singh
  • Joe & Ann Slavens
  • Kerry & Julie Smith
  • Wesley Sowers
  • Mike Steffenson
  • David & Jana Steil
  • Nate & Tawny Stoffregen
  • Annette Sherbeyn & Sunder Subbaroyan
  • Jake & Melissa Taylor
  • David & Kristin Thorne
  • Elizabeth & Scott Tinsman
  • Jeff & Pepper Trahan
  • John & Angela Vaaler
  • Paul & Donna VanDuyne
  • Eduardo Viera & Ana Maldonado
  • C. Dana & Faye A. Waterman
  • Bob & Kim Waterman
  • Jonathan & Holly Weigle
  • Aaron Wetzel
  • Wallas Wiggins
  • Martin & Celeste Wilkinson

9 Tocqueville donors wish to be anonymous

Tocqueville Society Members Giving Levels
    $25,000+
  • Mike & Myra Daniel
  • Chad & Caroline Everitt
  • Jeffrey Goldstein & Regina Feldman-Goldstein
  • Doug & Nancy Hultquist
  • Joshua & Lara Jepsen
  • John & Cheryl May
  • Linda Newborn
  • Nimmer Family Foundation Fund – Ron & Amy Nimmer
  • Cory Reed
  • Deb & Randy Sergesketter
  • Joe & Ann Slavens
  • Nate & Tawny Stoffregen
  • Annette Sherbeyn & Sunder Subbaroyan
  • Bob & Kim Waterman
  • 3 donors wish to be anonymous

    $10,000 – $24,999
  • Samuel & Marsha Allen
  • Steve & Jane Bahls
  • Josh & Lynn Bestold
  • Caitlin Russell & Nic Brandt
  • Paul & Jill Brown
  • Carl & Denise Bulat
  • Karen & Jim Collins
  • Terry & Lesley Conning
  • Jason & Brittany Daly
  • Lili B. & Clarence A. Darrow
  • Mara & Mike Downing
  • Dave & Linda Emrick
  • Kristin & Jonathan Esche
  • Dan & Julie Fitzpatrick
  • Paul & Molly Foley
  • David & Rene Gellerman
  • David & Lori Gilmore
  • Michael & Monique Gorsline
  • Shaun & Victoria Graves
  • Marie-Catherine & Pierre Guyot
  • Harry & Jane Haedt
  • Leslee & Barry Hager
  • Mark & Jennifer Halupnik
  • Stephen & Kelly Hamborg
  • Charles A. Hanson
  • Diane Harris
  • Than & Jennifer Hartsock
  • Tami & Brian Hedgren
  • Mark & Claudine Hollack
  • Todd & Kiki Hopkins
  • Angela Johanningmeier
  • Joseph & Patricia Judge
  • Jack & Mary Kearney
  • Kevin & Krista Kehoe
  • Chuck & Jeane Keibler
  • Kenneth R. Koupal & Dr. Thomas E. Kersting
  • Zack & Deanna Kovar
  • Doug Kratz
  • Richard & Judy Kreiter
  • James & Hillary Leach
  • Meyer Lehman
  • Kurt & Christine Lewin
  • Amy & Brian Lovig
  • Jim & Tara McCabe
  • Lisa J. & Jeffrey L. McCraw
  • William & Renee Moon
  • Morency Family Charitable Giving Fund – Steve & Kathi Morency
  • Marcus Needham
  • David & Joyce Nuernberger
  • David & Nikole Ottavianelli
  • Michael & Annette Parejko
  • Susan & Tom Parker
  • Pranav & Sima Patel
  • Jerred & Samantha Pauwels
  • Kent & Judi Pilcher
  • Decker & Jayne Ploehn
  • Barbara Polios
  • Brian & Jennifer Preston
  • Adrian & Debra Rantilla
  • Tony & Cheryl Rollin
  • Jackie Ruggles
  • Caroline Ruhl & John Thompson
  • James & Michelle Russell
  • Alejandro Sayago
  • Paul & Emily Scranton
  • Jim & Melissa Sears
  • Mark Slifka
  • Kerry & Julie Smith
  • Mike Steffenson
  • David & Jana Steil
  • Jake & Melissa Taylor
  • Paul & Donna VanDuyne
  • Eduardo Viera & Ana Maldonado
  • C. Dana & Faye A. Waterman
  • The Honorable Thomas & Maria Waterman
  • Jonathan & Holly Weigle
  • Randy & Barbara Westerdale
  • Aaron Wetzel
  • Wallas Wiggins
  • Martin & Celeste Wilkinson
  • 4 donors wish to be anonymous
Tocqueville Society Members
  • Samuel & Marsha Allen
  • Steve & Jane Bahls
  • Josh & Lynn Bestold
  • Ryan & Dawn Blades
  • Caitlin Russell & Nic Brandt
  • Paul & Jill Brown and family
  • Carl & Denise Bulat
  • Melissa & Nate Clark
  • Terry & Lesley Conning
  • Jason & Brittany Daly
  • Lili B. & Clarence A. Darrow
  • Mara & Mike Downing
  • Dave & Linda Emrick
  • Kristin & Jonathan Esche
  • Chad & Caroline Everitt
  • Trevor & Jodi Fisk
  • Dan & Julie Fitzpatrick
  • Siva & Malathi Ganesh
  • Edna Denise Garrett
  • Richard Geifman
  • David & Rene Gellerman
  • David & Lori Gilmore
  • Jeffrey Goldstein & Regina Feldman-Goldstein
  • Mike & Kristin Gonzales
  • Michael & Monique Gorsline
  • Shaun & Victoria Graves
  • Marie-Catherine & Pierre Guyot
  • Leslee & Barry Hager
  • Stephen & Kelly Hamborg
  • Mr. & Mrs. Charles A. Hanson
  • Hunt * & Diane Harris
  • Than & Jennifer Hartsock
  • Tami & Brian Hedgren
  • Mark & Claudine Hollack
  • Angela Johanningmeier
  • Rick John, Jr.
  • Amanda Sanchez-Johnson & William Johnson
  • Mary & Matt Jones
  • Joseph & Patricia Judge
  • Raj & Subha Kalathur
  • Jack & Mary Kearney
  • Kenneth R. Koupal & Dr. Thomas E. Kersting
  • Zack & Deanna Kovar
  • Richard & Judy Kreiter
  • James & Hillary Leach
  • Meyer Lehman
  • Kurt & Christine Lewin
  • Carol Lewis
  • Amy & Brian Lovig
  • John & Cheryl May
  • Jim & Tara McCabe
  • Lisa J. & Jeffrey L. McCraw
  • Gordon & Nancy Miller
  • William & Renee Moon
  • Morency Family Charitable Giving Fund – Steve & Kathi Morency
  • Linda Newborn
  • Zane & Shelley Nielsen
  • Elisabeth & Sam Norwood
  • David & Joyce Nuernberger
  • Michael & Annette Parejko
  • Susan M. & Tom Parker
  • Jerred & Samantha Pauwels
  • Kent & Judi Pilcher
  • Decker & Jayne Ploehn
  • Barbara Polios
  • Brian & Jennifer Preston
  • Ritu Raj & Gauri Tiwari
  • Adrian & Debra Rantilla
  • Cory & Heather Reed
  • Monica Rios
  • Tony & Cheryl Rollin
  • Caroline Ruhl & John Thompson
  • James & Michelle Russell
  • Alejandro Sayago
  • Greg Schermer & Mary Haney
  • Paul & Emily Scranton
  • Jim & Melissa Sears
  • Deb & Randy Sergesketter
  • Rebecca & Todd Signer
  • Drs. Param & Armeet Singh
  • Joe & Ann Slavens
  • Wesley Sowers
  • Mike Steffenson
  • Nate & Tawny Stoffregen
  • Annette Sherbeyn & Sunder Subbaroyan
  • Jake & Melissa Taylor
  • David & Kristin Thorne
  • Elizabeth & Scott Tinsman
  • Jeff & Pepper Trahan
  • John & Angela Vaaler
  • Paul & Donna VanDuyne
  • Eduardo Viera Aguilera & Ana Maldonado
  • C. Dana & Faye A. Waterman
  • Bob & Kim Waterman
  • Jonathan & Holly Weigle
  • Aaron Wetzel
  • Wallas Wiggins
  • Martin & Celeste Wilkinson
  • 9 Tocqueville donors wish to be anonymous.
  • * Denotes deceased
Thank you to our Tocqueville Society Members
Angela Snyder Headshot

This is leadership that lasts.

Together, we can move the needle on what matters most and help the Quad Cities become the best place for all people to learn well, earn well, and live well.

Let’s talk about what impact looks like—and how you can help build it.

Angela Snyder | Chief Strategy Officer

309.781.9356 | asnyder@unitedwayqc.org

Angela Snyder Headshot

This is leadership that lasts.

Together, we can move the needle on what matters most and help the Quad Cities become the best place for all people to learn well, earn well, and live well.

Let’s talk about what impact looks like—and how you can help build it.

Angela Snyder | Chief Strategy Officer

309.781.9256 | asnyder@unitedwayqc.org

An influential group
100+
members strong
and growing.
Why partner with United Way QC?

When you invest your time and resources in United Way Quad Cities as a Tocqueville Society Member, you create community impact and build a stronger region.

Why United Way?

  • We provide data and expertise to identify the greatest community needs and opportunities to drive impact through partnerships, programs, advocacy and targeted investments.
  • We have a 30,000-foot view of the resources and gaps in the Quad Cities’ social challenges. We study and step into these gaps, bringing together the best people and ideas to build initiatives that fill these needs and create opportunity where it didn’t exist before.
  • We have a successful track record of supporting the design and development of new solutions to some of our community’s greatest challenges.

And, we can do even more with your support. Join us.

What are the benefits of joining the Tocqueville Society?

United Way QC Tocqueville Society Members embody extraordinary generosity.

Tocqueville Society Members enjoy these benefits.

  • Connect with like-minded peers who have a passion for driving powerful, local change.
  • Be recognized in United Way Quad Cities’ annual report, listed on the Tocqueville Society website and in Insight Magazine, The Business Journal of the Quad-City Times.
  • Receive exclusive invitations to events, tours and strategic fundraising initiatives.
  • Enjoy opportunities to mentor Emerging Leader members, a leadership group of mid-career professionals.
  • Support rigorous local research to isolate critical and relevant community needs.
  • Help create the conditions for every Quad Citizen to live their best life.

Download the Tocqueville Brochure.

How do I give?

Giving is a personal and heartfelt decision. Our team is ready to work with you and your financial advisors to explore your philanthropic goals.

  • Securely give online.
  • Gifts of cash, credit card or check. Staff can work with you on a personalized payment schedule.
  • Payroll deduction through your company.
  • Donor-advised fund or private family foundation.
  • Individual Retirement Account (IRA). People who are age 70 and a half or older can contribute directly to United Way and avoid taxes on the distribution.

Please notify United Way of your stock transfer so you can get proper credit for your gift. For stock transfer procedures and brokerage information, please contact United Way Quad Cities’ Vice President of Finance Kelly Weinbrandt at 563.344.0324 or kweinbrandt@unitedwayqc.org.

Contribution Year  Your Gift Match Total Gift to UWQC & Recognition
Year 1 $5,000 $5,000 $10,000
Year 2 $7,500 $2,500 $10,000
Year 3 $10,000 $0 $10,000

How do I give?

Giving is a personal and heartfelt decision. Our team is ready to work with you and your financial advisors to explore your philanthropic goals.

  • Securely give online.
  • Gifts of cash, credit card or check. Staff can work with you on a personalized payment schedule.
  • Payroll deduction through your company.
  • Donor-advised fund or private family foundation.
  • Individual Retirement Account (IRA). People who are age 70 and a half or older can contribute directly to United Way and avoid taxes on the distribution.

Please notify United Way of your stock transfer, so you can get proper credit for your gift. For stock transfer procedures and brokerage information, please contact United Way Quad Cities’ Vice President of Finance Kelly Weinbrandt at 563.344.0324 or kweinbrandt@unitedwayqc.org.

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