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

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From cancer to cell biology, Upstate researchers share discoveries at annual retreat
The 26th Biomedical Sciences Retreat brought together Upstate’s research community and welcomed 29 new graduate students with a white-coat ceremony and student research poster session.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 10:11:00 AM
Upstate experts to share the latest in psychopharmacology
Upstate psychiatrists and mental health experts will discuss emerging treatments and challenging psychiatric conditions.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 9:55:00 AM
For young patients, school doesn’t stop at the hospital
Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital’s Hospital School Program helps children and teens stay connected to their classrooms, keep up with assignments and ease the transition back to school.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 3:05:00 PM
Upstate researchers uncover clue to how the brain wires itself
Study identifies a protein that helps determine the length of myelin segments along nerve fibers.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 12:53:00 PM

Events

Upstate Foundation events

2026 SAVE THE DATES
Nursing Alumni Association: Whitney Lecturship: October 7-9
Call In for Cancer: October 15
Legacy Luncheon: October 20
Gala 50th Anniversary Celebration: October 24
GivingTuesday: December 1

Community events

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

PGA REACH CNY Birdie Bash: September 28

Matthews Auto Walk-A-Thon: October 3

Sock Out Cancer Benefit Concert: October 17