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...

New York State Tax Credit Program – Applications are now open…

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 $3.1 million NIH grant to advance understanding of severe dengue infections
Dr. Adam Waickman’s NIH-funded study aims to reveal how a second dengue infection becomes life-threatening—and to develop tools that could transform global diagnostics, vaccines, and care.
Thursday, August 21, 2025 2:40:00 PM

Upstate to welcome more than 400 future caregivers at white coat ceremonies
Students from the Colleges of Health Professions, Medicine and Nursing will don the symbolic white coat, marking the start of their healthcare journeys.
Thursday, August 21, 2025 11:35:00 AM

At the New York State Fair, medical help is just steps away
Upstate Medical University’s infirmary treats hundreds with common issues like fainting and falls — helping nearly 60 percent get back to the fair without a hospital trip.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 11:19:00 AM

Dr. Dana Mihaila named associate dean for undergraduate medical education at Norton College of Medicine
Educator and scientist tapped for role in shaping future physicians.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 3:48:00 PM

Events

Upstate Foundation events

NYS Tax Credit Program Lunch & Learn
Friday, August 22, 2025

Upstate Walk Run for Kids
Saturday, September 27, 2025

Upstate Legacy Society Luncheon
Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Call In for Cancer
Thursday, October 16, 2025

Upstate Gala
Friday, November 21, 2025

Community events

Shop & Give – August
7-Eleven, Love’s, Marriott Hotels & Resorts

3 Rivers Cruz-in
Wednesdays through September, weather permitting

Harvest of Hope Clambake
Thursday, August 21, 2025

MOST Do-Good Dollar Days
Review list for Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital
August 21-24 & 28-31, 2025

Sweet 16 Shop and Give – September

Paige’s Butterfly Run Toast for Gold
Friday, September 12, 2025

Paige’s Butterfly Run NY Childhood Cancer Summit
Saturday, September 13, 2025

Dining in a Field of Dreams
Sunday, September 14, 2025

Connor’s Way Run/Walk
Sunday, September 21, 2025

Clark Burn Center Trivia
Friday, September 26, 2025

Pouring with a Purpose
Saturday, September 27, 2025

Mountain Top Mimosas
Sunday, October 5, 2025

Sock Out Cancer Benefit Concert
Saturday, October 18, 2025