Keeping our communities healthy

The Upstate Foundation is a 501(c)3 public charity dedicated to improving the communities we serve through
support of patient care, education, scientific research, and community health and well-being. Learn more about us...

 
 

1,200+

Unique healthcare funds covering all aspects of the Foundation’s mission

$14 Million

2024 awards, scholarships and grants – to benefit patients, students, researchers, the community

News

Recent Categories
Global ADHD leader Stephen V. Faraone, PhD, honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
APSARD recognizes the SUNY Distinguished Professor for transformative research, mentorship, and lasting influence on ADHD diagnosis and treatment worldwide
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 7:41:00 AM

Upstate researchers’ COVID-19 youth mental health study named top paper of 2025
Led by Yanli Zhang-James, MD, PhD, the award-winning study analyzed more than 13 million pediatric health records and found significantly increased risks of new psychiatric and neurodevelopmental diagnoses following COVID-19 infection.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 3:04:00 PM

Upstate announces establishment of the Saktipada Mookherjee, MD, Endowed Professorship in Cardiology
Upstate and the Upstate Foundation recognize a lifetime of leadership in cardiovascular care and medical education.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 10:53:00 AM

Upstate recognized as regional leader in pulmonary embolism care
PERT Consortium designation highlights faster, coordinated treatment for a leading cause of cardiovascular death
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 9:09:00 AM

Events

Upstate Foundation events

2026 SAVE THE DATES
Radiothon: February 10 & 11
Doctor's Day: March 30
Power of Us: May/June
Towsley ProAm: June 22
Upstate Open: July 30
Legacy Luncheon: October 1
Call In for Cancer: October 15
Gala 50th Anniversary Celebration TBA
GivingTuesday: December 1

Community events

Shop & Give – January: BURGER KING®, Love’s, Speedway

Hope & Dignity: April 16
Housecalls for the Homeless and In My Father’s Kitchen

Paige’s Butterfly Run: June 6