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 startup DUB Therapeutics secures $3 million to advance groundbreaking eye-healing therapy
Upstate Medical University–based biotech earns NIH grant and Upstate Biotech Venture funding to commercialize a self-delivering siRNA treatment that prevents corneal scarring and promotes regenerative healing, with clinical trials expected to begin in 2027.
Thursday, November 6, 2025 9:08:00 PM

Building trust, saving lives: ‘She Matters’ team honored for transforming breast cancer outreach
Upstate’s Linda Veit, Liz Fuertes-Binder, and Rachel Ryan-Osiecki receive the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Fund’s Humanitarian Award for their groundbreaking peer-to-peer program that’s reached more than 10,000 women.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 9:55:00 AM

SUNY names Upstate student as recipient of the second annual Harvey Milk Award for Student Leadership
SUNY chancellor honors medical student Lianne De La Cruz for her compassion and commitment to advocacy.
Monday, November 3, 2025 1:32:00 PM

Upstate Golisano After Hours Care relocates to Nappi Wellness Institute Nov. 4
Hours of operation will remain the same: Monday through Friday: 4 to 10 p.m Weekends: Noon to 8 p.m.
Monday, November 3, 2025 12:03:00 PM

Events

Upstate Foundation events

Upstate Gala
Friday, November 21, 2025

Community events

Shop & Give – November: 7-Eleven, Ace Hardware, Love's, Speedway, Valvoline

SU Charity Sports Auction
In-person: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Virtual: November 18-23, 2025