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 opens Kimberly and John Mezzalingua Pediatric Behavioral Health After Hours Center
New center provides children and families with specialized behavioral health care after hours, offering an alternative to the emergency department when urgent support is needed.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 4:21:00 PM
Upstate names Cliff Sweatte as director of UAS Operations
Aviation and UAS expert will lead Upstate’s expanding use of drone technology to transform health care logistics
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 2:52:00 PM
Upstate Towsley Pro-Am breaks records raising more than $262,000 to support Friend in Deed
A record-setting tournament brought together labor, business and community partners to support patients and unmet needs through Upstate’s Friend in Deed fund.
Thursday, September 3, 2026 2:32:00 PM
$3.3 million NIH grant funds Upstate research into new immunotherapy for leukemia
Mobin Karimi, MD/PhD, will explore how modified immune cells can target acute myeloid leukemia while avoiding damage to healthy tissues
Thursday, September 3, 2026 11:13:00 AM

Events

Upstate Foundation events

2026 SAVE THE DATES
Power of Us – Employee Giving Program
Towsley ProAm: August 31
Call In for Cancer: October 15
Legacy Luncheon: October 20
Matthews Auto Walk-A-Thon: October 3
Gala 50th Anniversary Celebration: October 24
GivingTuesday: December 1

Community events

Shop & Give – August: 7 Eleven, Ace Hardware, Love's Travel Stops, Speedway

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

Clark Burn Center trivia night: September 18

PGA REACH CNY Birdie Bash: September 28

Sock Out Cancer Benefit Concert: October 17