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 Foundation Gala celebrates 50 years of giving
The gala will recognise five decades of generosity that have helped shape health care in Central New York and strengthen the Upstate communities it serves.
Thursday, October 22, 2026 7:07:00 AM
Upstate, ESF reintroduce accelerated pathway to medical school
The program will offer up to 10 ESF students each year conditional acceptance to Upstate’s College of Medicine, beginning with students entering ESF in fall 2027.

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 3:24:00 PM
Upstate expands advanced heart valve treatment program
First tricuspid valve repair marks another milestone in offering minimally invasive treatments for patients with heart valve disease.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 11:30:00 AM
Upstate names Craig Rabb, MD, as interim chair of Neurosurgery
Experienced neurosurgeon and academic leader has chaired departments at multiple medical institutions
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 10:31:00 AM

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 – October: Love's Travel Stops, Price Chopper, Speedway, Spirit Halloween, Tops Friendly Markets

Matthews Auto Walk-A-Thon: October 3

Sock Out Cancer Benefit Concert: October 17

Upstate Charity Curling Fundraiser: November 7