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
PCORI awards $16.7M contract to Upstate for landmark ADHD medication study
Leading ADHD expert Upstate Professor Stephen Faraone, PhD, to head national effort to compare stimulant-first and non-stimulant-first treatment approaches for youth.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 2:31:00 PM
Upstate University Hospital earns Magnet recognition for second consecutive time
Prestigious national honor affirms sustained excellence in nursing practice, innovation, and patient care since first designation in 2021.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 1:45:00 PM
Gaming program continues to power healing at Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital
A new $10,000 grant from BJ’s strengthens a growing initiative that uses video games and tech tools to comfort and engage hospitalized children.
Thursday, December 11, 2025 2:30:00 PM
Upstate’s Rachel Hopkins, MD, to lead Dec. 13 Walk with a Doc event
Participants will meet at the Baldwinsville YMCA for a free community walk and a brief discussion on healthy holiday eating.
Thursday, December 11, 2025 10:36:00 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 – December: 7-Eleven, Ace Hardware, Love's, Speedway

Hope & Dignity
Housecalls for the Homeless and In My Father's Kitchen
Thursday, April 16, 2026

Paige's Butterfly Run
Saturday, June 6, 2026