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

Philanthropist Tom Golisano has given half a billion dollars this year so far.
Philanthropist Tom Golisano has given half a billion dollars this year so far.
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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. 

 

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