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 researcher co-authors study linking routine military duties to chronic respiratory symptoms
Dr. Reza Hosseini joins national team in study showing harmful inhalation exposures occur even outside combat zones.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 2:22:00 PM
Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital joins Golisano Alliance as Tom Golisano commits to funding six new children’s hospitals
Ten hospitals across the U.S. form the Golisano Children’s Alliance, advancing collaboration and access to exceptional pediatric care.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 4:10:00 PM
Endowed professorship honors lung cancer patient’s legacy with appointment of leading cancer scientist
John Brognard, PhD., joins Upstate as the Michael E. Connolly Endowed Professor, advancing research that transforms patient care and fulfills a family’s vision for hope.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 2:13:00 PM
Upstate honors pioneering women with life-sized bronze statues welcoming students to campus
Larger-than-life statues of two trailblazing alumnae greet students at Weiskotten Hall, symbolizing Upstate’s enduring commitment to diversity and excellence in medicine.
Thursday, October 23, 2025 2:46:00 PM

Events

Upstate Foundation events

Upstate Gala
Friday, November 21, 2025

Community events

Shop & Give – October: Speedway, Spirit of Children, Tops Friendly Markets, Valvoline

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