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...

 
 

1,200+

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 awarded $2.4 M state grant to expand remote patient monitoring and create telehealth access points
New initiative aims to improve chronic care and reduce access barriers.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 12:38:00 PM
David’s Refuge selected as Upstate’s Your Cause charity of 2026
Nonprofit will receive volunteer support and funding to expand respite and wellness services for caregivers of children with special needs and serious medical conditions.
Monday, February 2, 2026 2:29:00 PM
Upstate programs promote early cancer screening for volunteer firefighters
She Matters and We Matter will take part in a Feb. 4 educational session to expand prevention, access, and early detection across four counties.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 7:27:00 AM
From hospital hero to show ring star: Upstate therapy dog Bodhi takes on Westminster
By day a therapy dog, by night a Westminster contender, Bodhi wins hearts wherever he goes.
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:08:00 PM

Events

Upstate Foundation events

2026 SAVE THE DATES
Radiothon: February 10 & 11
Doctor's Day: March 30
White Coat Rock: April 15
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 – January: BURGER KING®, Love’s, Speedway

Joey's Whish Bowling Fundraiser: February 28

Hope & Dignity: April 16
Housecalls for the Homeless and In My Father’s Kitchen

Paige’s Butterfly Run: June 6