Paychex Charitable Foundation Incorporated
The Paychex Charitable Foundation (established 2014) is Paychex’s corporate foundation based in Rochester, NY that funds initiatives supporting economic development, health and wellness, entrepreneurship/education, and community well-being. The foundation provides guidelines and accepts requests from 501(c)(3) organizations in the greater Rochester area via email.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
501(c)(3) organizations working on economic development, health & wellness, education/entrepreneurship, or community well-being—especially Rochester-area nonprofits or groups with a Paychex employee sponsor for out-of-area requests.
Good Fit
- • Programs aligned with economic development, health/wellness, education, or community well-being.
- • Clear need for operating support and capacity to deliver audited financials and a current budget.
- • Located in the greater Rochester area (can apply directly) or connected to a Paychex employee who can submit on the organization’s behalf.
- • Request size aligned with the foundation’s typical distribution (many small-to-midsize grants, occasional larger operating grants).
Geography
Recent giving reached organizations in 18 states and includes national organizations, though about half of dollars remained in New York where the foundation is based.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 121 grants to 118 distinct recipients with a high proportion of new grantees (92 new recipients), indicating a broad and diverse recipient set for the foundation’s scale.
New Applicants
Behavior shows many new grantees in the latest year and the foundation publishes application instructions and an email address; however, non‑Rochester organizations are expected to be submitted by Paychex employees, which is an important procedural requirement.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
