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

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Upstate again recognized for commitment to health care worker well-being
National Wellbeing First Champion recognition reflects efforts to remove barriers to mental health care and expand employee wellness support.
Thursday, October 15, 2026 10:59:00 AM

Upstate receives $1.5 million to advance brain disease research
As part of a $10 million SUNY initiative, the new center will create patient-specific models to study Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other neurological disorders, helping accelerate the development of treatments.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 11:51:00 AM

Upstate expands doctoral nursing program to more career paths
A new fully online General DNP program opens doctoral education to master’s-prepared nurses in leadership, education, administration, and other areas beyond advanced clinical practice, with the first class planned for fall 2027.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 11:20:00 AM

Upstate's Rothschild Innovation Award goes to startup developing faster abscess treatment device
Bromley Bio Med picks up $10,000 award for InDeazy, which combines multiple instruments into one device designed to simplify and speed up abscess treatment.
Thursday, October 8, 2026 7:12:00 PM

Events

Upstate Foundation events

2026 SAVE THE DATES
Nursing Alumni Association: Whitney Lecturship: October 7-9
Call In for Cancer: October 15
Legacy Luncheon: October 20
Gala 50th Anniversary Celebration: October 24
GivingTuesday: December 1

Community events

Shop & Give – October: Love's Travel Stops, Price Chopper, Speedway, Spirit Halloween, Tops Friendly Markets

Matthews Auto Walk-A-Thon: October 3

Sock Out Cancer Benefit Concert: October 17

Upstate Charity Curling Fundraiser: November 7