50 years of service. Countless lives impacted.

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...

 
 

1,300+

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

$10.4 Million

2025 awards, scholarships and grants – to benefit patients, students, researchers, the community

News

Recent Categories
Upstate to showcase medical innovation, entrepreneurship at CNYBAC 10th anniversary celebration
Oct. 8 event will feature Upstate research, the $10,000 Alan W. Rothschild Innovation Award pitch competition and a celebration of a decade of growth at the Central New York Biotech Accelerator.
Monday, September 28, 2026 11:49:00 AM

Supporting healthcare workers: 2026 Fay Whitney Lectureship expands to three days
Free sessions Oct. 7-9 will explore the impact of moral distress on healthcare workers and the challenges of providing care within complex healthcare systems
Friday, September 25, 2026 6:40:00 AM

Three kidneys, three states, one lifesaving chain
Upstate joins rare three-way living donor exchange, helping three patients receive kidney transplants in less than 24 hours
Thursday, September 24, 2026 7:39:00 AM

Upstate University Hospital welcomes new director of Spiritual Care
The Rev. Jake Marvel brings clinical pastoral education, chaplaincy and military experience to new role; Rev. Terry Culbertson to retire after 23 years at Upstate.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 1:03:00 PM

Events

Upstate Foundation events

2026 SAVE THE DATES
Nursing Alumni Association: Whitney Lecturship: October 7-9
Call In for Cancer: October 15
Legacy Luncheon: October 20
Gala 50th Anniversary Celebration: October 24
GivingTuesday: December 1

Community events

Shop & Give – September: Love's Travel Stops, Speedway, Spirit Halloween

PGA REACH CNY Birdie Bash: September 28

Matthews Auto Walk-A-Thon: October 3

Sock Out Cancer Benefit Concert: October 17