The Debra-Saunders White Foundation (DSW) is dedicated to promoting the health and well-being as well as the social, educational and economic advancement of disadvantaged and vulnerable members of society through educational programs, scholarships and donations. The foundation leverages the impact and esteem of its namesake, Dr. Debra Saunders-White, to establish and develop educational programs and scholarships that honor and advance the work she did throughout her career, as well as make donations and grants to other institutions impacted by her life. DSW received official 501(c)3 tax exempt designation from the State of New York in September of 2019.