Donations to the UPrep Foundation are directed toward our highest priority needs, ensuring every dollar makes the greatest possible impact on our students. This includes:
- Career & Technical Education (CTE), Workforce Development, and College Exposure
- Student Leadership, National Honor Society, Health, Safety, and School Culture
- Academic Support, Classroom Innovation, and Staff Development
- Senior Initiatives and Student Milestone Experiences
- Athletics, Wellness, and Student-Athlete Development
- After School, Mentorship, and Enrichment Programs
- Maple Street Campus Growth, Facility Improvements, and Future Expansion Initiatives
Recent Publications – Your donations in action
Stay connected with the latest news and updates from the UPrep Foundation. This section features our most recent content, including newsletters, campaign updates, event recaps, student success stories, grant awards, program updates, and more. Check back often to see what is happening across our Foundation initiatives.
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The UPrep Foundation currently operates with minimal overhead, allowing nearly every dollar donated to go directly toward programs, experiences, and resources that have a direct impact on our students.
Oak Hill Foundation
ROCHESTER, N.Y.-The Oak Hill Foundation has awarded $7,500 to the UPrep Fairway Futures Program, the golf initiative of University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men, fully funding the program’s first-year plan.
Sound Foundations Music Grant
ROCHESTER, NEW YORK – August 13, 2026 – The UPrep Foundation has secured a $23,000 grant from Sound Foundations to strengthen music education at University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men during the 2026–2027 school year.
UPrep Football Brotherhood Fund
THE MISSION: 2026 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP PURSUIT
UPrep Fairway Futures Program
Help Build the Future of UPrep Golf Support the UPrep Fairway Futures Program
Imagine the Future of Uprep
Building opportunities, expanding Career & Technical Education, strengthening athletics, and creating a forever home for Rochester’s young men.
Battle of the Buildings Recap
The High School team came out strong early, setting the tone and building momentum throughout the game, while the Middle School team responded with grit, determination, and strong defensive effort
Community & Student Impact Overview
The University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men Foundation (UPrep Foundation) supports University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men, a SUNY-authorized public charter school serving approximately 525 students in grades 6–12 across Rochester.
The Narrative: The Momentum Issue
We are excited to share the first issue of The Narrative, the UPrep Foundation’s new magazine highlighting the momentum happening across our school and Foundation.
Over the past six months, we have made incredible progress, and we are so thankful for the partners, staff, students, families, donors, and community members who continue to support UPrep and believe in our young men.
There is so much to celebrate and even more ahead!
UPrep Foundation Champions & Supporters
The UPrep Foundation is proud to recognize the organizations, businesses, foundations, and individuals whose financial contributions create new opportunities for our students.
Every donation helps strengthen academic programs, expand student experiences, and build a stronger future for UPrep. We are grateful to the Champions, Impact Leaders, and Supporters whose generosity makes this work possible.
Champions
Changing the Narrative
Impact Leaders
Building Future Leaders
Supporters
Creating Opportunity
Changing the Narrative Partners
Meaningful change doesn’t happen alone. At UPrep, we rely on strong community partnerships to expand opportunities, provide resources, and create experiences our students might not otherwise have access to. Together, we’re changing the narrative by investing in the success of the next generation of leaders.
Please contact us to learn more about sponsorship opportunities, volunteer involvement, community partnerships, in-kind donations, and other ways to support UPrep Foundation initiatives and our students.