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About Tom Golisano
Tom Golisano—entrepreneur, philanthropist, and civic leader—is the founder of Paychex, Inc., the nation’s largest human resources company for small- and medium-sized businesses. Mr. Golisano’s vision, perseverance, and action have left an indelible mark on a broad range of issues that affect our lives in business, healthcare, education, animal welfare, voting policies, politics, and tax reform. His investments are advancing entrepreneurship and driving the success of numerous businesses and start-ups. His philanthropic contributions to education, hospitals—including multiple children’s hospitals across the country that bear his name and numerous other organizations exceed $1 billion.
A fierce advocate for dignity and inclusion, Tom Golisano applied his pioneering spirit in 1985 to establish the Golisano Foundation to make the world a better place for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. With more than $120 million in gross assets, it is one of the largest private foundations in the U.S. devoted to supporting programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and awarding grants to nonprofit organizations in Western New York and Southwest Florida.
In 2025, Mr. Golisano launched the Golisano Children’s Alliance, a national initiative that provides strategic funding and brings together children’s hospitals across the United States to elevate pediatric care by expanding services, strengthening collaboration, and ensuring that children and families have access to the highest-quality medical care close to home. Together, Alliance members are building a nationally recognized network that exemplifies excellence, dignity, and innovation in pediatric health care.
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