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’s Walk with a Doc to focus on seasonal illness safety
Free community walk Sept. 19 will offer guidance on when to seek emergency, urgent or primary care.
Thursday, September 17, 2026 10:50:00 AM
Norton College of Medicine welcomes alumni for 2026 Medical Reunion
Nearly 300 alumni and guests will return to Upstate Sept. 18 and 19 for a weekend of reconnecting, learning, celebrating alumni achievements and supporting the next generation of physicians.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 12:33:00 PM
Upstate launches new fellowship to develop the next generation of health care leaders
Upstate joins 11 other medical centers nationwide in offering an ACGME-accredited fellowship focused on health care administration, leadership and management.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 4:07:00 PM
Upstate turns to goats for a greener landscaping solution
Nearly 100 goats will clear steep, hard-to-reach areas while reducing the need for machinery and herbicides.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 2:48:00 PM

Events

Upstate Foundation events

2026 SAVE THE DATES
Power of Us – Employee Giving Program
Towsley ProAm: August 31
Nursing Alumni Association: Whitney Lecturship: October 7-9
Call In for Cancer: October 15
Legacy Luncheon: October 20
Matthews Auto Walk-A-Thon: October 3
Gala 50th Anniversary Celebration: October 24
GivingTuesday: December 1

Community events

Shop & Give – September: Love's Travel Stops, Speedway, Spirit Halloween

3 Rivers Car Cruz-In: Wednesdays through September; weather permitting

Clark Burn Center trivia night: September 18

PGA REACH CNY Birdie Bash: September 28

Sock Out Cancer Benefit Concert: October 17