Paychex Charitable Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Paychex Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Rochester, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.6 million in 121 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $350,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.6 million
- Number of grants121
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$350,000
- Assets$19.3 million
- New grantees66%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.4 million the year before.
66% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.4 million | 119 | $20.6 million |
| 2024 | $2.6 million | 121 | $19.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Lisa Fleming 911 Panorama Trail South, Rochester, NY 14625 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (585) 387-6402, lfleming@paychex.com |
| What to submit | AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PROOF OF 501 (C) 3 Status, & CURRENT OPERATING BUDGET |
| Restrictions | Rochester, ny area organizations may submit requests directly, other organizations must be submitted by paychex employees. |
What Paychex Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 89 | $1.3 million |
| Ohio | 4 | $356,100 |
| Virginia | 3 | $255,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $255,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $250,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $20,000 |
| California | 2 | $13,500 |
| Maryland | 2 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater Rochester | Operating Support | $350,000 |
| United Way of Greater Cincinnati | Operating Support | $350,000 |
| National Urban League | Operating Support | $250,000 |
| Mental Health America Inc | Operating Support | $250,000 |
| Feeding America | Operating Support | $250,000 |
| Junior Achievement USA | Operating Support | $250,000 |
| Greater Rochester Chamber Foundation | Operating Support | $200,000 |
| Golisano Autism Center | Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Junior Achievement | Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Amercian Red Cross | Operating Support | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross | Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Imagination Playground Inc | Operating Support | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross - Western New York Region | Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Hillside Work Scholarship Connection | Operating Supporting | $25,000 |
| Golisano Children's Hospital | Operating Support | $25,000 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester | Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Junior Achievement | Operating Support | $15,000 |
| The American Red Cross | Operating Support | $12,500 |
| United Way of Greater Los Angeles | Operating Support | $12,500 |
| Coffee Connection | Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Children's Institute | Operating Support | $10,000 |
| True North Rochester Preparatory Charter School | Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Thurgood Marshall College Fund | Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Girl Scouts | Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Asian Counseling and Referral Service | Operating Support | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross - Western New York Chapter | Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Mercy Flight Central | Operating Support | $7,500 |
| True Colors United | Operating Support | $5,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Operating Support | $5,000 |
| National Black Child Development Institute | Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Generations United | Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Goodwill Vision Enterprises | Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Reach Out & Read | Operating Support | $5,000 |
| St John's Home Foundation | Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Chadd | Operating Support | $5,000 |
| First Nations Development Institute | Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Operating Support | $5,000 |
| MANA A National Latina Organization | Operating Support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John Gibson
- Robert Schrader
- Sipi Bhandari
- Lisa Fleming
- Will Ueland
Questions people ask
Does Paychex Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Paychex Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$2.6 million in tax year 2024, across 121 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs Paychex Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists John Gibson (President), Robert Schrader (Vice President/Treasurer), Sipi Bhandari (Vice President/Secretary) and Lisa Fleming (Executive Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Paychex Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, health and food and hunger.