Private foundation · EIN 39-1287503 · Madison, Wisconsin

Gilbert & J Dorothy Palay Family Foundation Ltd

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 19 grants paid, $147K total, median $3,600. 32% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
19
$147K
Median grant
$3,600
Stays in WI
32%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2024

19 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jewish Federation of MadisonMadison, WIGeneral operating support$43K
Jewish United FundChicago, ILGeneral operating support$20K
University of Wisconsin Hillel FoundationMadison, WIGeneral operating support$17K
The Council on Strategic RisksWashington, DCGeneral operating support$10K
UW FoundationMadison, WIGeneral operating support$10K
Georgetown University Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center (bellringer)Washington, DCGeneral operating support$10K
Nicolet High School (james Lubotsky Memorial Scholarship Fund)Glendale, WIGeneral operating support$10K
Norton Museum of Art IncWest Palm Beach, FLGeneral operating support$5,000
Harvard Hillel (hillel Foundation of Cambridge Inc)Cambridge, MAGeneral operating support$4,000
Brooklyn Heights SynagogueBrooklyn, NYGeneral operating support$3,600
Connecticut Brain Tumor Alliance IncAvon, CTGeneral operating support$3,500
Lymphoma Research FoundationNew York, NYGeneral operating support$2,500
Beth Israel CenterMadison, WIGeneral operating support$2,000
American Brain Tumor AssociationChicago, ILGeneral operating support$1,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane CountyMadison, WIGeneral operating support$1,000
Emory UniversityAtlanta, GAGeneral operating support$1,000
Harvard UniversityBoston, MAGeneral operating support$1,000
L'chaim Center for Inspired Living IncDeerfield, ILGeneral operating support$1,000
Northwestern UniversityChicago, ILGeneral operating support$1,000

By state: Wisconsin 6 · Illinois 4 · District of Columbia 2 · New York 2 · Massachusetts 2 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Gilbert & J Dorothy Palay Family Foundation Ltd is a private grantmaking foundation in Madison, Wisconsin, tax-exempt since 1978. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Gilbert & J Dorothy Palay Family Foundation Ltd accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Gilbert & J Dorothy Palay Family Foundation Ltd give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $147K across 19 grants, a median of $3,600.

Where does Gilbert & J Dorothy Palay Family Foundation Ltd give?

Wisconsin (6 grants), Illinois (4 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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