Golisano Foundation awards $100 million to two children’s hospitals

The Golisano Foundation has announced commitments totaling $100 million to Arkansas Children’s in Little Rock, and Wellstar Children’s Hospital of Georgia in Augusta, making them the newest members of the Golisano Children’s Alliance.

Tom Golisano, who made his fortune as the founder of Paychex, launched the alliance of pediatric hospitals in November 2025 with $253 million in grants to 10 institutions. This latest additions bring the alliance to a total of 12 members across the United States.

The grants of $50 million will support each hospital’s strategic priorities, enabling them to strengthen clinical programs and expand access to care. In recognition of the gift, the Arkansas Children’s campus in Little Rock will become the Arkansas Children’s Golisano Campus, and Wellstar Children’s Hospital of Georgia will become Wellstar Golisano Children’s Hospital of Georgia…

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