Individuals who give an annual gift of $10,000 or more to Sioux Empire United Way are recognized as Alexis de Tocqueville Society members.
The society is named after a French aristocrat and author, Alexis de Tocqueville, who wrote, “When an American asks for the cooperation of his fellow citizens, it is seldom refused; and I have often seen it afforded spontaneously and with great good will.” We are fortunate to have citizens such as these in the Sioux Empire.
Sioux Empire United Way is proud to have 123 members in the Alexis de Tocqueville Society. Our local members are also recognized on a national level with membership in the National Alexis de Tocqueville Leadership Society.
To learn more about the Alexis de Tocqueville Society contact Rachael Alwin, Director of Strategic Philanthropy.
2026 Membership
Ordre d’Indépendance ($250,000 - $499,999)
- T. Denny Sanford
Ordre d'Egalite ($50,000 - $74,999)
- Miles & Lisa Beacom
- Greg & Sherri Carmon
- Dana & LaDawn Dykhouse
- Dan & Arlene Kirby
Ordre de Liberte ($25,000 - $49,999)
- Ben & Sara Arndt
- Charlie Smith Endowment
- Tom & Barb Everist
- Rick & Glenys Hull
- Joe & Jennifer Kirby
- Dave & De Knudson
- Ron & Joanne Moquist
- Jeff & Katie Scherschligt
- Scott & Ronna Sletten
- Hugh & RuthAnn Venrick
Membres de la Societe Grands ($15,000 - $24,999)
- William & Lida Beach Memorial Fund
- Brian & Janet Bird
- Blake Burwell
- Michael Burwell
- Peter & Ashley Burwell
- Bill & Linda Doyle
- Steve & Kris Egger
- Bill & Jill Gassen
- Lisa & Tom Gerner
- Mark & LeAnn Griffin
- J. Tyler & Michelle Haahr
- Clayton & Darci Haug
- Bill & Carolyn Hinks
- Matt & Rachel Hocks
- Jim & Megan Jarding
- Ed & Karen Johnson
- Rick & Mona Johnson
- Randy & Tamara Knecht
- Chris & Stacie Kray
- Jim & Barb Lake
- Rick & Donna Lessnau
- Randy & Debbie Nehring
- Tony & Brenda Nour
- Matt & Karine Paulson
- Dave & Tammy Rozenboom
- Darrell & Beth Schmith
- Al Schoeneman
- Robin & Gordon Spronk
- The Tomar Fund
- Tom* & Lynne Zimmer
- Anonymous (2)
Membres de la Societe ($10,000 - $14,999)
- Jason & Heather Ahrendt
- Drs. Paul Amundson & Alison Tendler
- John & Jenna Barker
- Wayne & Jennifer Baumberger
- Jeremy & Susan Bill
- Ed & Heidi Bloom
- Scott & Raquel Blount
- Rob & Miriam Broin
- Kim & Jim Burma
- Matt & Pam Clark
- Paul & Mary Ellen Connelly
- Steve & Betty Crim
- Kent & Carolyn Cutler
- Sharon Cutler
- Tyler & Jess DeNeui
- Chris & Joni Ekstrum
- Todd & Christie Ernst
- Jay & Ginny Febus
- David Flicek & June Nusz
- Sam & Elizabeth Gotham
- Brian & Shanna Gramm
- Jim & Jane Harrenga
- Dan & Angie Hermanson
- Glen & Amy Herrick
- Stephanie Herseth Sandlin & Max Sandlin
- Angie Hillstead
- Alex & Kristin Hofkamp
- Andrew Hofkamp
- Sarah & Mike Hogg
- Troy & Sara Holt
- Tim & Pam Homan
- Mike, Cindy, & Kylie Huether
- Steve & Becky Johnson
- Ken & Rita Karels
- Kira Kimball & Lance Moran
- Joe & Amanda Kippley
- Geoff & Elise Knobloch
- Craig & Liz Krogstad
- Crystal Lail
- Derrick & Nicole Larson
- Jeff & Julie Lautt
- Scott & Marlys Lawrence
- Craig* & Pat Lloyd
- John & Jeanelle Lust
- Benvenuto Marcello
- Joe & Cathy Marsh
- Chris & Fatemeh Marshall
- Mike & Greta May
- Pierce McDowell III & Barbara McDowell
- Gene & Susan McGowan
- John & Carol McGrath
Membres de la Societe ($10,000 - $14,999) CONT.
- Mark & Cynthia Mickelson
- Lee & Lindsay Mielke
- Andrew & Arika Munce
- Jennifer & Albert Murillo
- Steve & Nancy Neff
- Michael & Shannon Ness
- Zach and Amanda Neugebauer
- Dr. Michael & Debby Olson
- Ray & Angela Peterson
- Nathan & Susan Quello
- Rocky & Arianna Rehfeldt
- Tony & Lisa Erickson
- A.J. & Missy Saigh
- Greg & Pam Sands
- Bill & Andi Sanford
- Steve & Dr. Sarah Sarbacker
- Keith & Becky Severson
- Denny & Judy Sisson
- Steve & Michelle Stich
- Tim & Nancee Sturdevant
- Joel & Tanielle Sylvester
- Bob & Joan Thimjon
- Dr. Vance & Jana Thompson
- Chris & Kristen Thorkelson
- Chris & Sherri Thornton
- Kathy Thorson & Dr. Richard Howard
- Greg & Kris Ticknor
- Matt & Tara Tobin
- Michael & Tammy Upton
- Steve & Darcy Vlk
- Tom Walsh Sr. & Kathy Walsh
- Teresa & Tim Ward
- Gregg & Judy Welch
- Jason & Melissa Woidyla
- George Yang & Lily Yu
- Anonymous (6)