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
Upstate researcher awarded $3.1M NIH grant to uncover how amyloid diseases begin
Stewart Loh, PhD, leads a multi-institutional effort using microfluidic “mini kidneys” to test whether physical forces in blood flow spark harmful protein misfolding.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 11:54:00 AM
SUNY selects Upstate’s Augusta Williams for inaugural Sustainability Faculty Fellows Program
Assistant professor and climate-health researcher will support SUNY-wide efforts to expand sustainability learning and prepare students for a changing climate.
Monday, November 17, 2025 1:18:00 PM
BiRed Imaging wins $10,000 Alan W. Rothschild Innovation Award for AI-powered breast cancer screening technology
Upstate start-up recognized at Biotech Innovation Pitch for developing a contactless, radiation-free imaging system that accurately detects tumors using AI and thermal analysis.
Thursday, November 13, 2025 2:28:00 PM
Upstate’s Joslin Diabetes Center celebrates 30 years of transforming diabetes care and research
Three decades of pioneering research, patient care, and education solidify Joslin Diabetes Center’s role as Central New York’s leading hub for diabetes innovation.
Thursday, November 13, 2025 1:17:00 PM

Events

Upstate Foundation events

Upstate Gala
Friday, November 21, 2025

GivingTuesday
Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Community events

Shop & Give – November: 7-Eleven, Ace Hardware, Love's, Speedway, Valvoline

SU Charity Sports Auction
In-person: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Virtual: November 18-23, 2025