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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 46-5691719

Paychex Charitable Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Rochester, NY. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 121 grants and $2.6 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending May 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Lisa Fleming
911 Panorama Trail South
Rochester, NY 14625
(585) 387-6402
[email protected]
Form and materials
AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PROOF OF 501 (C) 3 Status, & CURRENT OPERATING BUDGET
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
Rochester, NY area organizations may submit requests directly, other organizations must be submitted by paychex employees.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $2,567,250

    Grants listed
    121
    Assets, end of year
    $18,314,796

  • Tax year 2023

    $2,387,950

    Grants listed
    119
    Assets, end of year
    $20,565,064

  • Tax year 2022

    $2,041,517

    Grants listed
    113
    Assets, end of year
    $21,487,366

  • Tax year 2021

    $1,009,150

    Grants listed
    81
    Assets, end of year
    $17,937,345

  • Tax year 2020

    $1,035,725

    Grants listed
    97
    Assets, end of year
    $8,946,873

Grants paid in 2024

121 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. United Way of Greater RochesterRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $350,000
  2. United Way of Greater CincinnatiCincinnati, OH

    Operating Support

    $350,000
  3. National Urban LeagueNew York, NY

    Operating Support

    $250,000
  4. Mental Health America IncAlexandria, VA

    Operating Support

    $250,000
  5. Feeding AmericaChicago, IL

    Operating Support

    $250,000
  6. Junior Achievement USAColorado Springs, CO

    Operating Support

    $250,000
  7. Greater Rochester Chamber FoundationRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $200,000
  8. Golisano Autism CenterRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $50,000
  9. Junior AchievementRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $50,000
  10. Amercian Red CrossBoone, IA

    Operating Support

    $25,000
  11. American Red CrossBuffalo, NY

    Operating Support

    $25,000
  12. Habitat for HumanityAmericus, GA

    Operating Support

    $25,000
  13. Imagination Playground IncRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $25,000
  14. American Red Cross - Western New York RegionWest Henrietta, NY

    Operating Support

    $25,000
  15. Hillside Work Scholarship ConnectionRochester, NY

    Operating Supporting

    $25,000
  16. Golisano Children's HospitalRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $25,000
  17. American Foundation for Suicide PreventionNew York, NY

    Operating Support

    $20,000
  18. Catholic Charities of the Diocese of RochesterRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $15,000
  19. Junior AchievementRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $15,000
  20. The American Red CrossBuffalo, NY

    Operating Support

    $12,500
  21. United Way of Greater Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

    Operating Support

    $12,500
  22. Coffee ConnectionRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $10,000
  23. Children's InstituteRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $10,000
  24. True North Rochester Preparatory Charter SchoolRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $10,000
  25. Thurgood Marshall College FundWashington, DC

    Operating Support

    $10,000
  26. Girl ScoutsNew York, NY

    Operating Support

    $10,000
  27. Asian Counseling and Referral ServiceSeattle, WA

    Operating Support

    $10,000
  28. American Red Cross - Western New York ChapterWest Henrietta, NY

    Operating Support

    $10,000
  29. Mercy Flight CentralCanandaigua, NY

    Operating Support

    $7,500
  30. True Colors UnitedNew York, NY

    Operating Support

    $5,000
  31. International Rescue CommitteeNew York, NY

    Operating Support

    $5,000
  32. National Black Child Development InstituteSilver Spring, MD

    Operating Support

    $5,000
  33. Generations UnitedWashington, DC

    Operating Support

    $5,000
  34. Goodwill Vision EnterprisesRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $5,000
  35. Reach Out & ReadBoston, MA

    Operating Support

    $5,000
  36. St John's Home FoundationRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $5,000
  37. ChaddLanham, MD

    Operating Support

    $5,000
  38. First Nations Development InstituteLongmont, CO

    Operating Support

    $5,000
  39. Gary Sinise FoundationFranklin, TN

    Operating Support

    $5,000
  40. MANA A National Latina OrganizationWashington, DC

    Operating Support

    $5,000
  41. The Center of YouthRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $5,000
  42. Homesteads for HopeRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $5,000
  43. Spirit NysRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $5,000
  44. Penfield HOPEPenfield, NY

    Operating Support

    $5,000
  45. Disability EmpowerHer NetworkRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $5,000
  46. Junior Acheivement of Central Upstate New YorkRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $5,000
  47. Hillside Family of AgenciesRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $5,000
  48. Veterans Outreach Center IncRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $5,000
  49. The Child Advocacy Center of Greater RochesterRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $4,500
  50. Dimitri HouseRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $3,500
  51. Open Door MissionRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $3,500
  52. The Salvation ArmyRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $3,500
  53. House of Mercy - Operation Food BasketRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $3,500
  54. 441 Ministries BeechwoodRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $3,500
  55. Person Centered Housing OptionsRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $3,500
  56. Writers & BooksRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $3,500
  57. American Cancer SocietyPhoenix, AZ

    Operating Support

    $3,500
  58. The Gathering PlaceBeachwood, OH

    Operating Support

    $3,500
  59. Rochester Education FoundationRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $3,500
  60. The Community Place of Greater RochesterRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $3,500
  61. Episcopal Senior Life CommunitiesRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $3,500
  62. The People's PantryRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $3,500
  63. Arc Foundation of MonroeRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $3,500
  64. Recovery House of RochesterRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $3,000
  65. Jewish Family ServicesRochester, NY

    Operating support

    $3,000
  66. Rochester Rehabilitation CenterRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $3,000
  67. Lollypop FarmFairport, NY

    Operating Support

    $3,000
  68. East HouseRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $2,500
  69. Make-A-WishPittsford, NY

    Operating Support

    $2,500
  70. Seneca Park ZooRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $2,500
  71. St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TN

    Operating Support

    $2,500
  72. Casa Guadalupe CenterAllentown, PA

    Operating Support

    $2,500
  73. His Branches Community Health CenterRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $2,500
  74. Girl Scouts of Western NYRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $2,500
  75. Greater Cleveland Food BankCleveland, OH

    Operating Support

    $2,500
  76. Marine Toys for Tots FoundationTriangle, VA

    Operating Support

    $2,500
  77. Urban League of Palm Beach CountyWest Palm BCH, FL

    Operating Support

    $2,500
  78. Wounded Veterans Relief FundN Palm Beach, FL

    Operating Support

    $2,500
  79. Dream FactoryEast Rochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $2,500
  80. CP RochesterRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $2,500
  81. Marine Toys for Tots FoundationTriangle, VA

    Operating Support

    $2,500
  82. Imagination Library of East RochesterFairport, NY

    Operating Support

    $2,500
  83. Ibero American Action LeagueRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $2,500
  84. YWCA of Rochester & Monroe CountyRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $2,500
  85. Happiness HouseGeneva, NY

    Operating Support

    $2,500
  86. Ability Dogs of ArizonaTucson, AZ

    Operating Support

    $2,000
  87. Education Success FoundationRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $2,000
  88. Gigi's PlayhouseRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $2,000
  89. Greater Rochester Habitat for HumanityRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $2,000
  90. Penfield Fire CompanyPenfield, NY

    Operating Support

    $1,500
  91. DePaul Adult Care CommunitiesRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $1,500
  92. Brighton Volunteer AmbulanceRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $1,500
  93. Artists Unlimited IncRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $1,000
  94. Bishop Sheen Ecumenical Foundation IncFairport, NY

    Operating Support

    $1,000
  95. Empire Justice CenterRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $1,000
  96. Rochester City BalletRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $1,000
  97. Ronald McDonald House Charities of RochesterRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $1,000
  98. SWEM Emergency Food PantryRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $1,000
  99. InterVol IncRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $1,000
  100. Hope HallRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $1,000
  101. Lifetime AssistanceRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $1,000
  102. New 2U RescueRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $1,000
  103. Finger Lakes OperaRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $1,000
  104. St Martin Boxing ClubRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $1,000
  105. Rochester Area Community FoundationRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $1,000
  106. National Breast Cancer FoundationFrisco, TX

    Operating Support

    $1,000
  107. Greater Rochester Summer Learning AssociationRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $1,000
  108. Spiritus Christi Prison OutreachRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $1,000
  109. Stand Up to CancerLos Angeles, CA

    Operating Support

    $1,000
  110. CURE Childhood Cancer AssociationRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $1,000
  111. One Soldier at a Time IncWebster, NY

    Operating Support

    $1,000
  112. Gates Public LibraryRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $500
  113. Willow Domestic Violence CenterRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $500
  114. St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TN

    Operating Support

    $500
  115. Rochester's Recovery All WaysRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $500
  116. Morgan Manning HouseBrockport, NY

    Operating Support

    $250
  117. Star Legacy Foundation of Western New YorkEden Prairie, MN

    Operating Support

    $100
  118. The Arc of MonroeRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $100
  119. Mary's Place Refugee OutreachRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $100
  120. Make-A-WishRochester, NY

    Operating Support

    $100
  121. Sidewalk SoldiersDayton, OH

    Operating Support

    $100

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services13 grants $295,50038% of the total
  2. Food and agriculture3 grants $256,00033% of the total
  3. Philanthropy and grantmaking8 grants $79,50010% of the total
  4. Mental health5 grants $34,6004% of the total
  5. Sports and recreation1 grant $25,0003% of the total
  6. Education5 grants $21,5003% of the total
  7. 11 other causes25 grants $62,6008% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. New York89 grants $1,315,550
  2. Ohio4 grants $356,100
  3. Colorado2 grants $255,000
  4. Virginia3 grants $255,000
  5. Illinois1 grant $250,000
  6. Georgia1 grant $25,000
  7. Iowa1 grant $25,000
  8. District of Columbia3 grants $20,000
  9. California2 grants $13,500
  10. Maryland2 grants $10,000

Officers, directors and trustees

5 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • John GibsonPresident Hours 1Pay $0
  • Robert SchraderVice President/Treasurer Hours 1Pay $0
  • Sipi BhandariVice President/Secretary Hours 1Pay $0
  • Lisa FlemingExecutive Director Hours 0Pay $0
  • Will UelandTax Officer Hours 1Pay $0

The return

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