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
$3.3M NIH grant will study opioid treatment during breastfeeding
Upstate and Binghamton researchers will examine how medications for opioid use disorder move into breast milk and reach nursing infants, to provide better evidence to guide treatment decisions
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 11:40:00 AM
Upstate’s Walk with a Doc to focus on seasonal illness safety
Free community walk Sept. 19 will offer guidance on when to seek emergency, urgent or primary care.
Thursday, September 17, 2026 10:50:00 AM
Norton College of Medicine welcomes alumni for 2026 Medical Reunion
Nearly 300 alumni and guests will return to Upstate Sept. 18 and 19 for a weekend of reconnecting, learning, celebrating alumni achievements and supporting the next generation of physicians.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 12:33:00 PM
Upstate launches new fellowship to develop the next generation of health care leaders
Upstate joins 11 other medical centers nationwide in offering an ACGME-accredited fellowship focused on health care administration, leadership and management.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 4:07:00 PM

Events

Upstate Foundation events

2026 SAVE THE DATES
Power of Us – Employee Giving Program
Towsley ProAm: August 31
Nursing Alumni Association: Whitney Lecturship: October 7-9
Call In for Cancer: October 15
Legacy Luncheon: October 20
Matthews Auto Walk-A-Thon: October 3
Gala 50th Anniversary Celebration: October 24
GivingTuesday: December 1

Community events

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

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

Clark Burn Center trivia night: September 18

PGA REACH CNY Birdie Bash: September 28

Sock Out Cancer Benefit Concert: October 17