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
Record-breaking Upstate Open “drives” lasting impact for diabetes care and research
Record $535,075 raised as nearly 500 golfers support the Joslin Diabetes Center's mission of patient care, research, education and outreach.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 9:45:00 AM

Upstate expands research core with advanced technologies and new identity
Former Flow Cytometry Core becomes the Immunology and Cell Biology Core, adding cutting-edge imaging, cell analysis and multiplex testing capabilities for researchers across Central New York.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 12:12:00 PM

Upstate's Teen Volunteer Program opens doors to healthcare careers
Hands-on experiences help local students build skills, serve patients and discover futures in medicine, nursing and other healthcare professions.
Monday, August 3, 2026 12:10:00 PM

Infectious diseases expert to talk about ticks and mosquitos and lead Walk with a Doc Aug. 2
Free community event features Dr. Stephen Thomas discussing bite prevention before leading a one-mile walk.
Thursday, July 30, 2026 7:32:00 PM

Events

Upstate Foundation events

2026 SAVE THE DATES
Power of Us – Employee Giving Program
Upstate Open: July 30
Towsley ProAm: August 31
Call In for Cancer: October 15
Legacy Luncheon: October 20
Gala 50th Anniversary Celebration: October 24
GivingTuesday: December 1

Community events

Shop & Give – August: 7 Eleven, Ace Hardware, Love's Travel Stops, Speedway

3 Rivers Car Cruz-In: Wednesdays through September; weather permitting

Joey's Wish Putt Putt: August 15 & 16

Clark Burn Center trivia night: September 18

Sock Out Cancer Benefit Concert: October 17