Upstate Legacy Society
The Upstate Legacy Society is comprised of donors who care about Upstate Medical University and our surrounding community, who have left a gift from their will or from other estate assets to support a fund, program or service that is meaningful to them and close to their heart. For each individual or family, it is all about making an impact on the future and is a statement about the values important to them.
If you would like more information about leaving a life changing legacy gift to the Upstate Foundation please fill out the Please contact me form below.
Caption: The Upstate Foundation held its 16th annual Legacy Society luncheon recently, honoring generous donors who have included Upstate Medical University in their estate plans. Upstate President Dr. Mantosh Dewan, also a Legacy Society member, addressed attendees, reflecting on Upstate’s past successes and continued growth as a powerful force for improving the health and well-being of our community, making it a meaningful place for continuous philanthropic investment. The event was held in a new setting this year, the Nappi Wellness Institute, to showcase the most recent addition to the Upstate Medical University campus.
2026 Legacy Society Luncheon: TBA
Life and Legacy
Legacy gifts come in all sizes and from a wide range of vehicles. While leaving a gift from your will is still one of the most popular options, gifts are also given from retirement accounts, IRAs, life insurance, charitable trusts, donor-advised funds, charitable gift annuities, bank accounts and trusts. If you have been supporting a fund or endowment at Upstate, or would like to open a fund, consider a legacy gift to support what has been meaningful to you during your lifetime.
To read some Legacy Society member stories, click here.