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
Upstate again named top fundraiser for American Heart Association Heart Walk
For the second consecutive year, Team Upstate raised more money than any other participating organization, continuing a tradition that has generated more than $750,000 since 1997.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 3:14:00 PM
From coast to coast, top students choose Upstate's SURF program
Participants from more than 20 colleges, including Puerto Rico and the West Coast, gain hands-on research experience in one of the nation's longest-running undergraduate summer research fellowships.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 2:28:00 PM
Upstate Medical University President Dr. Mantosh Dewan named to City & State's Upstate 100
Annual list recognizes leaders making a lasting impact across Upstate New York
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 10:46:00 AM
Upstate hosts statewide conference to advance disability and assistive technology education
Statewide event brings together interdisciplinary experts to improve disability education and access to assistive technology.
Thursday, July 23, 2026 2:42:00 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 – July: 7 Eleven, Love's Travel Stops, Speedway, Tops Friendly Markets, Walmart

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

Jeeps at the Beach: August 2

Joey's Wish Putt Putt: August 15 & 16

Sock Out Cancer Benefit Concert: October 17