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...

 
 

1,200+

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
Six honored with Gold Standard Awards
The awards recognize individuals for “work exemplifying the missions of Upstate, with particular emphasis on professionalism, work ethic and character.”
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 12:15:00 PM
Upstate secures $50,000 in American Cancer Society grants
Funding will expand lung cancer screening outreach and provide transportation support for cancer patients across Central New York.
Monday, April 20, 2026 3:21:00 PM
Mehdi Mollapour, PhD, secures $1.2 million VA Merit Award to advance kidney cancer research
Dual studies on cancer metabolism and protein signaling aim to uncover new treatment strategies for veterans with kidney cancer.
Monday, April 20, 2026 12:14:00 PM
Upstate to host its largest undergraduate research gathering April 24
Chancellor King to deliver opening remarks to more than 300 undergraduates to kick off conference.
Thursday, April 16, 2026 7:02:00 PM

Events

Upstate Foundation events

2026 SAVE THE DATES
Power of Us: May/June
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 – April: Ace Hardware, Kinney Drugs, Speedway

Strikes Against Stroke: May 1

Walk for Brain Cancer Research: May 2

3 Rivers Car Curz-In: May 13-September
Weather permitting each week

8th Annual Drag Brunch: May 31

Paige’s Butterfly Run: June 6

Back the Blue and Red
Motorcycle Run: July 25
Golf Tournament: July 26