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 expands research core with advanced technologies and new identity
Former Flow Cytometry Core becomes the Immunology and Cell Biology Core, adding cutting-edge imaging, cell analysis and multiplex testing capabilities for researchers across Central New York.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 12:12:00 PM
Upstate's Teen Volunteer Program opens doors to healthcare careers
Hands-on experiences help local students build skills, serve patients and discover futures in medicine, nursing and other healthcare professions.
Monday, August 3, 2026 12:10:00 PM
Infectious diseases expert to talk about ticks and mosquitos and lead Walk with a Doc Aug. 2
Free community event features Dr. Stephen Thomas discussing bite prevention before leading a one-mile walk.
Thursday, July 30, 2026 7:32:00 PM
Upstate, University of Vermont researchers uncover new way dengue virus evades the immune system
The discovery provides new insight into how dengue persists in the body and may inform the next generation of treatments.
Thursday, July 30, 2026 1:29:00 PM

Events

Upstate Foundation events

2026 SAVE THE DATES
Power of Us – Employee Giving Program
Upstate Open: July 30
Towsley ProAm: August 31
Call In for Cancer: October 15
Legacy Luncheon: October 20
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

Joey's Wish Putt Putt: August 15 & 16

Clark Burn Center trivia night: September 18

Sock Out Cancer Benefit Concert: October 17