The hallmark of an Alexis de Tocqueville Society member is a special level of commitment to making a positive impact. Across the United States, there are more than 26,000 members working together to change lives.

Here in Orange County, our elite group of local philanthropists is an alliance of nearly 400 successful, community-minded individuals and business leaders who invest $10,000 or more annually with the greater of $3,000 or 10% invested in United Way’s Community Impact Fund. We are grateful to our members who show their passion by contributing time, talent and financial resources to help transform Orange County.

Benefits of Membership

Nearly 400 member network

Special events with community leaders

Unique affinity groups

Recognition in the national Alexis de Tocqueville Society

One-on-one personal philanthropy liaison

Doing More for our community

Alexis de Tocqueville Society Affinity Groups

Bench & Bar – A network of leading Orange County attorneys who are taking a stand for our next generation to help build a brighter future for children and families in our community. Learn More about Bench & Bar.
President’s Circle – President’s Circle members are extraordinarily dedicated to social responsibility and make an annual donation to United Way directly supporting our mission and local programs. Learn More about President’s Circle.
Real Estate Community Builders – A network of Orange County real estate and building industry leaders committed to building our community’s future. Learn more about Real Estate Community Builders.
Women’s Philanthropy Fund – One of the most powerful voices of philanthropy for women in Orange County, this networking of passionate women make an investment in the Women’s Empowerment Portfolio to build resources and lead change to support children and families in Orange County. Learn More about Women’s Philanthropy Fund.

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At the forefront of improving lives through generosity and passion

Setting the standard for charitable giving, Tocqueville Society members are at the forefront of improving lives through extraordinary financial gifts, volunteerism and advocacy. Meet some of our leaders:

For over two decades, Sherri Bovino and Greg Burden have brought passion, insights, and expertise to Orange County United Way. Sherri serves as a board member and is a past chair for the Women’s Philanthropy Fund and Greg is a past chair of the Tocqueville Society.

Throughout the 25 years that Suzanne Fradette has been involved with United Way, she has been an active board member, a past chair of the Women’s Philanthropy Fund, a Tocqueville Society cabinet co-chair and is a member of the Orange Impact Society. In 2015, she was honored as one of the Volunteers of the Year for her contribution of time and talents to advancing United Way’s mission.

Nancy and Mike Meyer have supported Orange United Way for more than 30 years. They committed at the highest level of personal generosity for our community as members of Million Dollar Roundtable, an amazing group of extraordinary leaders, who are helping to create a lifelong partnership that transforms lives and creates change where it is needed most.

Tocqueville Cabinet Members

Co-Chairs

Adrian Griggs, Pacific Life Insurance Company
Rochelle Karr, O’Melveny & Myers LLP

Committee Members

Greg Backley, Automobile Club of Southern California
Nicole Carrillo Hall, loanDepot
Antonella Castro, Real Estate and Business Lawyer
Nanda Kumar Cheruvatath, Eaton Aerospace
Kimberlee Davis, The Bahnsen Group
Suzanne Fradette, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Loreen Gilbert CIMA, AIF, CRC, CLTC, WealthWise Financial Services
Jackie Kelley, Ernst & Young
Andrew Krongold, Spinnaker Investment Group
Chris Norton, Latham & Watkins LLP
Michael Ray, Western Digital
Matt Rink, Alcon
Bill Rooklidge, Gibson Dunn
Steve Roush, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (Retired)
Jim Scheinkman, Snell & Wilmer, L.L.P.
John Simonis, Paul Hastings
Gabriel Steffens, TIAA-CREF
John Valenta, Deloitte.
John Waldeck, CMB, CRI, Pacific Life Insurance Company
Calista Wu, Rutan & Tucker, LLP
Don Yahn, Cushman & Wakefield

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Upcoming United Way Events

Alexis de Tocqueville Society’s Bench & Bar and Real Estate Community Builders Mixer

Thursday, October 17, 2019
5:30 pm to 8:00 pm

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Donor-Advised Fund – Doing More to help you achieve philanthropic goals

Orange County United Way is excited to offer our distinguished donors the opportunity to establish an online Donor-Advised Fund (DAF). You can maximize your charitable contributions for income tax purposes and make grant recommendation to charities of your choice at your convenience. Our unique benefits: