Joseph & Carolyn Palchak
Joseph & Carolyn Palchak is a private foundation based in Sanibel, Florida. It reported 15 grants totaling $297,650 in 2024, including grants for scholarships, a community recreation center, medical care, religious activities, a school library, and sports.
Joseph & Carolyn Palchak at a glance
In short: Joseph & Carolyn Palchak gave $298K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $297,650
- +301.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +36.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,843
- +194.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,300
- Total assets
- $303,392
- +38.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Joseph & Carolyn Palchak
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3015 West Gulf Dr Unit 203, Sanibel, FL 33957
Phone: (248) 705-0309
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joseph & Carolyn Palchak funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Penn Trafford Scholarship Fdn ($150K). Together the top 10 received $293K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 38 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 68% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania and 30% to recipients in Michigan. The filing also reports shares for Florida (1%), Indiana (0%), and Ohio (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How Joseph & Carolyn Palchak gives
- 43% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 2606% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 967% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2020) to $298K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $298K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Penn Trafford Scholarship Fdn Export, PA | Scholarship Foundation | $150,000 |
| Penn Trafford School District Export, PA | Community Raquet Center | $50,000 |
| Oaklawn Hospital Marshall, MI | Medical | $26,850 |
| St Mary Parish Marshall, MI | Religious Activities | $25,000 |
| St Andrews Catholic School Saline, MI | Library Foundation | $20,000 |
| Play Night Sports Marshall, MI | Promote Sports | $10,000 |
| Fountain Clinic Marshall, MI | Medical | $5,000 |
| Marshall Choral Society Marshall, MI | Create Joy Through Music | $2,300 |
| Marshall Community Foundation Sewickley, PA | School Grants | $2,000 |
| Ernie Tyler Foundation Bala Cynwyd, PA | Promote Youth Sport | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $303,392 | $384,152 | $300,258 | $297,650 | 15 | $297,650 | $306,227 | $30,781 |
| 2023 | $219,498 | $72,703 | $75,514 | $74,115 | 11 | $74,115 | $72,595 | $16,349 |
| 2022 | $222,309 | $5,936 | $12,012 | $12,000 | 5 | $12,000 | $5,936 | $13,549 |
| 2021 | $228,385 | $99,488 | $11,000 | $11,000 | 4 | $11,000 | $4,879 | $27,102 |
| 2020 | $139,897 | $91,425 | $8,000 | $8,000 | 3 | — | $1,574 | $6,610 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joseph & Carolyn Palchak reported a distributable amount of $31K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Fountain Clinic, which received $5,000, describes its mission as operating a free or low-cost dental and medical clinic for uninsured and under-insured people unable to afford care. MCCT Inc., which received $1,000, describes its mission as preserving, renovating, and maintaining the Marshall Civic Center for cultural and social enrichment of the greater Marshall community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $297,650. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $150,000, with a median of $2,300.
The largest reported grants included $150,000 to Penn Trafford Scholarship Fdn for a scholarship foundation; $50,000 to Penn Trafford School District for a community raquet center; $26,850 to Oaklawn Hospital for medical purposes; $25,000 to St Mary Parish for religious activities; and $20,000 to St Andrews Catholic School for a library foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joseph Palchak as director, PR; Carolyn Palchak as secretary, T; and Elizabeth Palchak as director.
Joseph & Carolyn Palchak is led by Joseph Palchak, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph Palchak
Director & President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Palchak
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carolyn Palchak
Secretary & T
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Joseph & Carolyn Palchak
How much does Joseph & Carolyn Palchak give each year?
Joseph & Carolyn Palchak gave $298K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $74K across 11 grants.
What is Joseph & Carolyn Palchak's typical grant size?
Joseph & Carolyn Palchak's median grant in 2024 was $2,300, and its average grant was $19,843, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Joseph & Carolyn Palchak give grants?
Joseph & Carolyn Palchak gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (30%). The most frequent recipient cities were Marshall, MI (6 grants) and Export, PA (2 grants).
Does Joseph & Carolyn Palchak give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Joseph & Carolyn Palchak's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Joseph & Carolyn Palchak's largest grantees?
Joseph & Carolyn Palchak's largest 2024 grantees include Penn Trafford Scholarship Fdn ($150,000), Penn Trafford School District ($50,000) and Oaklawn Hospital ($26,850), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Joseph & Carolyn Palchak?
Joseph & Carolyn Palchak reported $303K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $298K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Joseph & Carolyn Palchak fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joseph & Carolyn Palchak?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Joseph & Carolyn Palchak's EIN?
Joseph & Carolyn Palchak's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4004882. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Joseph & Carolyn Palchak accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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