Paychex Charitable Foundation Inc
Paychex Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Rochester, New York. Established by Paychex in 2014, it provides monetary support for initiatives related to economic development in communities where the company operates and quality of life for people who work and live in those communities.
Paychex Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Paychex Charitable Foundation Inc gave $2.6M across 121 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in New York. 45% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,567,250
- +7.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 121
- +1.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $21,217
- +5.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $18,314,796
- -10.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (52 of 116, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (51% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Paychex Charitable Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests from qualified 501(c)(3) organizations located in the greater Rochester area. Applications are submitted by email and should describe the organization’s mission, services, population served, proposed use of funds, expected outcomes and how they will be measured; requests for a specific program should also describe that program. The filing lists audited financial statements, proof of 501(c)(3) status, and a current operating budget as required materials. Organizations outside Rochester may be considered when Paychex employees submit their requests. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Lisa Fleming
Mailing address: 911 Panorama Trail South, Rochester, NY 14625
Phone: (585) 387-6402
Email: lfleming@paychex.com
Website: https://paychex.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Paychex Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Way of Greater Rochester ($350K). Together the top 10 received $2.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
531 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 491 grants of 531 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation identifies the greater Rochester, New York, area as the location for direct applications. It also supports significant charitable initiatives of Paychex employees outside that region, with requests for organizations outside Rochester submitted by employees.
In 2025, 51% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. Other shares went to Ohio (14%), Colorado (10%), Virginia (10%), and Illinois (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 121 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Paychex Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 52 of 116 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 36% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 154% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 224% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2022) to $2.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 121 grants totaling $2.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater Rochester Rochester, NY | Operating Support | $350,000 |
| United Way of Greater Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | Operating Support | $350,000 |
| National Urban League New York, NY | Operating Support | $250,000 |
| Mental Health America Inc Alexandria, VA | Operating Support | $250,000 |
| Feeding America Chicago, IL | Operating Support | $250,000 |
| Junior Achievement USA Colorado Springs, CO | Operating Support | $250,000 |
| Greater Rochester Chamber Foundation Rochester, NY | Operating Support | $200,000 |
| Golisano Autism Center Rochester, NY | Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Junior Achievement Rochester, NY | Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Amercian Red Cross Boone, IA | Operating Support | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,314,796 | $971,104 | $2,597,215 | $2,567,250 | 121 | $2,567,250 | $955,889 | — |
| 2024 | $20,565,064 | — | $2,412,215 | $2,387,950 | 119 | $2,437,402 | $1,019,209 | — |
| 2023 | $21,487,366 | $5,000,000 | $2,042,267 | $2,041,517 | 113 | $2,077,375 | $592,288 | $925,441 |
| 2022 | $17,937,345 | $10,000,000 | $1,009,528 | $1,009,150 | 81 | $1,009,528 | — | $492,198 |
| 2021 | $8,946,873 | $7,000,000 | $1,036,413 | $1,035,725 | 97 | — | — | $182,148 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation describes its giving as supporting initiatives in its contribution categories. It does not support fundraising events, sports or youth teams, or initiatives that benefit an individual or a small group of individuals.
Its 2025 grants included operating support for organizations with varied missions. For example, United Way of Greater Rochester says its mission is to unite community resources so everyone can thrive, while United Way of Greater Cincinnati says it mobilizes individuals and organizations to help people measurably improve their lives. Feeding America describes its mission as advancing change by ensuring equitable access to nutritious food.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 121 grants totaling $2,567,250. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $350,000, with a median grant of $3,500. Notable awards included $350,000 each to United Way of Greater Rochester and United Way of Greater Cincinnati; $250,000 each to the National Urban League, Mental Health America, Feeding America, and Junior Achievement USA; and $200,000 to Greater Rochester Chamber Foundation. These grants were listed as operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John Gibson as President, Robert Schrader as Vice President/Treasurer, Sipi Bhandari as Vice President/Secretary, Lisa Fleming as Executive Director, and Will Ueland as Tax Officer.
Paychex Charitable Foundation Inc is led by John Gibson, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Gibson
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Fleming
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Robert Schrader
Vice President & Treasurer
Treasurer → Vice President & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sipi Bhandari
Vice President & Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Will Ueland
Tax Officer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Efrain Rivera (2021–2023) — Vice President & Treasurer
- Former: Stephanie Schaeffer (2021–2023) — Vice President & Secretary
- Former: Cody Braithwaite (2021–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Martin Mucci (2021–2022) — President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Paychex Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Paychex Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Paychex Charitable Foundation Inc gave $2.6M across 121 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.4M across 119 grants.
What is Paychex Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Paychex Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $3,500, and its average grant was $21,217, across 121 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Paychex Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $17K on average.
Where does Paychex Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Paychex Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Ohio (14%) and Colorado (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rochester, NY (70 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Washington DC, DC (3 grants) and Fairport, NY (3 grants).
Does Paychex Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Paychex Charitable Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (121 of 121) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Paychex Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Paychex Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include United Way of Greater Rochester ($350,000), United Way of Greater Cincinnati ($350,000) and National Urban League ($250,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Paychex Charitable Foundation Inc?
Paychex Charitable Foundation Inc reported $18.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $971K.
What does Paychex Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation describes its giving as supporting initiatives in its contribution categories. It does not support fundraising events, sports or youth teams, or initiatives that benefit an individual or a small group of individuals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Paychex Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests from qualified 501(c)(3) organizations located in the greater Rochester area. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Paychex Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Paychex Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5691719. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Paychex Charitable Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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