Naples philanthropist, Paychex founder gives $85M to SWFL nonprofits

Naples philanthropist and entrepreneur Tom Golisano — in a major Southwest Florida charitable announcement —says he is giving $85 million to dozens of nonprofits across Lee and Collier counties. 

Golisano is the founder and past CEO of Paychex, a human resources and payroll company that did $5.3 billion in revenue for 2024. 

“One of my favorite sayings is ‘the only wealth you keep is that which you give away,’ and this year I’ve decided to act on that saying. Thanks to the success of Paychex and its employees, I can make it my reality,” Golisano says in a statement.