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THE UPSTATE FOUNDATION INC

THE UPSTATE FOUNDATION INC

SYRACUSE, NY, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
16-1068101
DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder
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THE UPSTATE FOUNDATION INC

SYRACUSE, NY, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
16-1068101
DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder

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Est.

1976

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Upstate Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that primarily engages in relationship-based funding, providing grants exclusively by invitation and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2023, the foundation awarded a total of $4.4 million across five grantees, with notable funding directed to California, Texas, and New York. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO RECEIVE AND ADMINISTER GIFTS AND BEQUESTS PRIMARILY MADE ON BEHALF OF THE SUNY UPSTATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY.
Total Funding Given

$10.8M

2024
Grantees funded
5
Multi-year grantees
60%
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Total No. of Grants

164

Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$17.2K
N
Nathan Andrews
Board Member
A
April Stone
Board Member
P
Paul P Mello Cpa
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE UPSTATE FOUNDATION INC?
No. THE UPSTATE FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE UPSTATE FOUNDATION INC give?
THE UPSTATE FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in California, Texas, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE UPSTATE FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE UPSTATE FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE UPSTATE FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, THE UPSTATE FOUNDATION INC awarded about 160 grants, totaling nearly $10.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE UPSTATE FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, THE UPSTATE FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include HYDROCEPHALUS RESEARCH FUND, Ukraine Support Fund, and KIDS CANCER FUND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE UPSTATE FOUNDATION INC?
THE UPSTATE FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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