Tocqueville Society

When you become a member of The Tocqueville Society, you join a group of local philanthropists dedicated to creating positive change and fueling high-impact work.

Become part of this remarkable group that understands how important strong neighborhoods are to the creation of a vibrant and economically stable region.

Jane Addams was a pioneering American activist who became known as the mother of social work. Addams co-founded Chicago’s Hull House, and was the second woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. Addams was dedicated to issues impacting women and children.

Members of The Addams Society are committed to improving conditions for all, with an unwavering dedication to the individual as well as the community.

Jean Baptiste Point DuSable is regarded as the founder of Chicago and the city’s first resident. DuSable, who was of African descent, established a trading settlement which eventually prospered and became the Chicago we know today.

Members of The DuSable Society are recognized for their pioneering spirit. These trailblazers are steadfast in their commitment and dedicated to improving outcomes in the region. They understand that lasting change takes time and investment, but also yields great reward.

No single person has their fingerprints on Chicago more than Daniel Burnham, co-author of the 1909 Plan for Chicago (popularly known as the “Burnham Plan”). An innovator of his time, Burnham’s vision created the city that we know today.

Members of The Burnham Circle are creative visionaries, dedicated to building a strong foundation for generations to come. These cornerstone donors are the architects of strong neighborhood investment and are vital to the work of United Way.

The Million Dollar Roundtable is reserved for those who have made the highest level of personal generosity to United Way. Through an outright or cumulative gift of $1 million or more, these individuals have established themselves as Chicago’s most dedicated philanthropists.