GILBERT & J DOROTHY PALAY FAMILY FOUNDATION LTD
Milwaukee, WI, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
39-1287503
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Gilbert & J Dorothy Palay Family Foundation Ltd is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants exclusively by invitation. With a total of $146.8K distributed among 33 grantees in 2025, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
JEWISH FEDERATION OF MADISON INC
Madison, WI
$243K
23%
The Milwaukee Jewish Federation Inc
MILWAUKEE, WI
$150K
14%
JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO
CHICAGO, IL
$100K
10%
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Total No. of Grants
19
Median 1st year grant
$2.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$4K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GILBERT & J DOROTHY PALAY FAMILY FOUNDATION LTD?
No. GILBERT & J DOROTHY PALAY FAMILY FOUNDATION LTD does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GILBERT & J DOROTHY PALAY FAMILY FOUNDATION LTD give?
GILBERT & J DOROTHY PALAY FAMILY FOUNDATION LTD primarily gives to organizations located in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Massachusetts. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are GILBERT & J DOROTHY PALAY FAMILY FOUNDATION LTD’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GILBERT & J DOROTHY PALAY FAMILY FOUNDATION LTD fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $2,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GILBERT & J DOROTHY PALAY FAMILY FOUNDATION LTD make each year?
In 2025, GILBERT & J DOROTHY PALAY FAMILY FOUNDATION LTD awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $147 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GILBERT & J DOROTHY PALAY FAMILY FOUNDATION LTD fund recently?
In 2025, GILBERT & J DOROTHY PALAY FAMILY FOUNDATION LTD awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include JEWISH FEDERATION OF MADISON INC, The Milwaukee Jewish Federation Inc, and JEWISH UNITED FUND OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GILBERT & J DOROTHY PALAY FAMILY FOUNDATION LTD?
GILBERT & J DOROTHY PALAY FAMILY FOUNDATION LTD does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.