Gilbert & J Dorothy Palay Family Foundation LTD
Preselected recipients only
Gilbert & J Dorothy Palay Family Foundation LTD is a private foundation in Madison, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $146,800 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $3,600 and the largest $43,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$146,800
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$3,600
- Largest grant$43,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2024 was down from $255,400 the year before.
26% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $255,400 | 20 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $146,800 | 19 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
Gilbert & J Dorothy Palay Family Foundation LTD says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Gilbert & J Dorothy Palay Family Foundation LTD funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 6 | $83,200 |
| Illinois | 4 | $23,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $20,000 |
| New York | 2 | $6,100 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $3,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Madison | General operating support | $43,000 |
| Jewish United Fund | General operating support | $20,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Hillel Foundation | General operating support | $17,200 |
| The Council on Strategic Risks | General operating support | $10,000 |
| UW Foundation | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Georgetown University Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center (Bellringer) | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Nicolet High School (James Lubotsky Memorial Scholarship Fund) | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Norton Museum of Art Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Harvard Hillel (Hillel Foundation of Cambridge Inc) | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Brooklyn Heights Synagogue | General operating support | $3,600 |
| Connecticut Brain Tumor Alliance Inc | General operating support | $3,500 |
| Lymphoma Research Foundation | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Beth Israel Center | General operating support | $2,000 |
| American Brain Tumor Association | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Emory University | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Harvard University | General operating support | $1,000 |
| L'chaim Center for Inspired Living Inc | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Northwestern University | General operating support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas M Palay
- Robert J Palay
- Jessica C Sadow
- Daniel G Palay
Questions people ask
Does Gilbert & J Dorothy Palay Family Foundation LTD accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gilbert & J Dorothy Palay Family Foundation LTD give?
$146,800 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $3,600.
Who runs Gilbert & J Dorothy Palay Family Foundation LTD?
Its 2024 filing lists Thomas M Palay (President/Director), Robert J Palay (Vice-President/Treasurer/Director), Jessica C Sadow (Secretary/Director) and Daniel G Palay (Assistant Secretary/Director).
What does Gilbert & J Dorothy Palay Family Foundation LTD fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.