Impact Fund

For over 80 years community members have donated millions of dollars to UWCC through payroll deductions, individual and corporate donations, and special events. This funding has allowed United Way of Comal and Guadalupe Counties to award millions to vetted local nonprofits providing services for crisis intervention, medical care, hunger, end-of-life support, addiction recovery, homelessness, child abuse prevention, mental health counseling, adults with disabilities, and more.

Respected and deeply rooted in Comal and Guadalupe Counties, UWCGTX is poised to extend the commitment of our early founders and ensure the longevity of our organization for generations to come.

We are deeply grateful to our donors whose support will be life-changing for those in need.

Our History
The Tocqueville Society, founded in 1984, was inspired by Alexis de Tocqueville’s observations of civic engagement and generosity during his travels in North America. These reflections, captured in his book “Democracy in America,” praised Americans’ spirit of volunteerism and community building. That became the foundation of the Society’s mission. Dr. Thomas F. Frist Jr. launched the first chapter in Nashville, and Atlanta, Boston, Cincinnati, and Des Moines quickly followed. These founding communities helped shape the Society into a national movement of leaders dedicated to collective giving and philanthropy.

The Tocqueville Society now has 400 chapters globally, and its nearly 25,000 members raise more than $529 million annually. The heirs of the spirit Alexis de Tocqueville described remain active, continuing to promote philanthropy and host events in partnership with United Way. The Society’s mission is echoed around the world. In Canada and Korea, for instance, leaders contribute $10,000 or more to address local challenges. Together we are driving positive change in communities worldwide.

Membership
Joining the Tocqueville Society means more than making a donation. It’s about partnering with a community of leaders who believe in the power of giving. Your membership is a commitment to transforming lives — by advancing health, youth opportunity, financial security and community resiliency. Your contribution helps strengthen the future for families everywhere, whether you give $10,000 or $1 million.

Membership Levels
Your level of giving reflects your dedication to building stronger communities. The Tocqueville Society honors members through special recognition orders tied to their financial contributions.

• Membres de la Société: $10,000–$24,999
• Ordre de Liberté: $25,000–$49,999
• Ordre d’Egalité: $50,000–$74,999
• Ordre de Fraternité: $75,000–$99,999
• La Société Nationale: $100,000–$249,999
• Ordre d’Indépendance: $250,000–$499,999
• Ordre de Connaissance: $500,000–$749,999
• Ordre de Prospérité: $750,000–$999,999
• La Table Ronde de Millions de Dollars: $1 million+

Legacy Circle
The Tocqueville Legacy Circle was created to honor members who make legacy commitments of $250,000 or more, ensuring their contributions will continue to support communities for generations. This commitment can be through a deferred gift, a pledge to a United Way endowment or a planned gift.
Joining the Legacy Circle lets you create solutions that endure and that will benefit individuals and families for years to come.

Legacy Circle Benefits ($250,000+)
Being a member of the Tocqueville Society connects you with a national network of philanthropic leaders who are working to make a difference. Members benefit from:

• Access to national and global gatherings of leaders dedicated to long-term community solutions.
• The ability to partner with one of the world’s premier charitable organizations — which ensures your time, voice and money are making a measurable impact.
• The opportunity to influence local and national change by leveraging United Way’s broad network and resources.