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Tom Golisano Makes $5 Million Gift to Roberts Wesleyan University
Roberts Wesleyan University is thrilled to announce today that it has received a gift of $5 million from Paychex founder and philanthropist Tom Golisano. Golisano previously gave gifts to Roberts Wesleyan of $7.5 million for its Golisano Community Engagement Center and $5 million for its Golisano Library. With this gift, he has given over $17.5 million to Roberts Wesleyan University.
“We are deeply grateful to Tom Golisano for his extraordinary support and belief in our work at Roberts Wesleyan University. This transformative gift - that reflects a deep commitment to education and to learning - will help us serve the educational needs of the Greater Rochester community, shape our future, and advance our mission of Roberts Wesleyan University,” said President Rupert A. Hayles Jr. “Mr. Golisano continues to prove that he is a man who has lifted so many in our community with generous, selfless and kind acts of service - and our community is better because of him.”
Golisano announced that 82 non-profit organizations will benefit, from a $360 million total donation, for funding not-for-profit organizations in education, health, intellectual and developmental disability services, general community, and animal welfare across Upstate New York. Roberts Wesleyan University was one of several universities in the Greater Rochester area that received a gift on September 17.
“This act of kindness isn't just amazing - it's a beacon of hope, a testament to the power of human compassion, and a reminder of the incredible impact one person's generosity can have on countless lives,“ said Hayles. “We are grateful to God for his provision through the philanthropy of Mr. Golisano.”
To watch the full announcement on September 17, visit here.