Gilbert & J Dorothy Palay Family Foundation Ltd
Invitation OnlyMadison, Wisconsin · EIN 39-1287503 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$147K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$3,600
Total assets$3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
68% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Madison | Madison, WI | General operating support | $43,000 |
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | General operating support | $20,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Hillel Foundation | Madison, WI | General operating support | $17,200 |
| The Council on Strategic Risks | Washington, DC | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Uw Foundation | Madison, WI | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Georgetown University Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center (Bellringer) | Washington, DC | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Nicolet High School (James Lubotsky Memorial Scholarship Fund) | Glendale, WI | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Norton Museum of Art Inc | West Palm Beach, FL | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Harvard Hillel (Hillel Foundation of Cambridge Inc) | Cambridge, MA | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Brooklyn Heights Synagogue | Brooklyn, NY | General operating support | $3,600 |
| Connecticut Brain Tumor Alliance Inc | Avon, CT | General operating support | $3,500 |
| Lymphoma Research Foundation | New York, NY | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Beth Israel Center | Madison, WI | General operating support | $2,000 |
| American Brain Tumor Association | Chicago, IL | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County | Madison, WI | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Emory University | Atlanta, GA | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Harvard University | Boston, MA | General operating support | $1,000 |
| L'chaim Center for Inspired Living Inc | Deerfield, IL | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Northwestern University | Chicago, IL | General operating support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $146,800 | 19 |
| 2023 | $255,400 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 21, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532339349100108
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-1287503
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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