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
Distinguished service, community wellness, and advocacy awards go to Upstate honorees
Mantosh Dewan, MD, Kaushal Nanavati, MD and Sanaea Bhagwagar recognized for impact across the region and beyond.
Thursday, December 4, 2025 11:00:00 AM
Gov. Hochul launches design phase for $450M Upstate University Hospital annex
New facility will feature expanded emergency and burn units, with Cannon Design of Buffalo leading the effort.
Thursday, December 4, 2025 7:11:00 AM
Dearing Award voices illuminate the new issue of The Healing Muse
Medical students Sophia Xian and Ann Yao Zhang, along with employee Andrea Cifonelli, bring powerful stories of illness, identity, and healing to the 25th volume of Upstate’s literary and visual arts journal.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 1:44:00 PM
Gary Chan, PhD, appointed interim dean of Upstate’s College of Graduate Studies
Renowned HCMV researcher and longtime mentor steps into leadership role as Mark Schmitt, PhD, retires after more than a decade of transformative service.
Thursday, November 27, 2025 10:48:00 PM

Events

Upstate Foundation events

GivingTuesday
Tuesday, December 2, 2025

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
Call In for Cancer: October 15
Gala 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