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
Upstate named 2025 Wellbeing First Champion for supporting health worker mental health
Upstate removes stigmatizing language from applications, supporting staff in seeking mental health care without fear.
Thursday, July 17, 2025 9:49:00 PM

Upstate, ESD provide additional support to Upstate Biotech Ventures, bringing fund total to $10 million
First round of funding approved for three companies, including Upstate start-up DUB Therapeutics, developing breakthrough sdRNA eye therapy.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 4:34:00 PM

Upstate appoints Robyn Chalupa, DSc, PA-C, as chair of Physician Assistant Program; earns prestigious American Academy of Physician Associates honor
Distinguished military veteran and educator Robyn Chalupa named a Distinguished Fellow for her leadership and commitment to advancing the PA profession and community health.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 12:59:00 PM

Internist Zachary Shepherd, MD, to lead Upstate’s Walk with a Doc July 12
Shepherd will discuss bug bites, how to treat them and when to seek care
Thursday, July 10, 2025 11:45:00 AM

Events

Upstate Foundation events

Upstate Open
Thursday, July 31, 2025

Upstate Walk Run for Kids
Saturday, September 27, 2025

Upstate Legacy Society Luncheon
Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Call In for Cancer
Thursday, October 16, 2025

Upstate Gala
Friday, November 21, 2025

Community events

Shop & Give – July
7 Eleven, DQ Grill & Chill, Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Speedway

3 Rivers Cruz-in
Wednesdays through September, weather permitting

Sprinkles of Support
Thursday, July 17, 2025

Syracuse Mets – We Care Night
Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Putting for Purple
Saturday, July 26, 2025

Jeeps at the Beach
Saturday, August 3, 2025

Life Worth Living 5K Run & Walk
Saturday, August 16, 2025

Connor’s Way Run/Walk
Sunday, September 21, 2025

Sock Out Cancer Benefit Concert
Satureday, October 18, 2025