John Pritzker Family Fund
Preselected recipients only
John Pritzker Family Fund is a private foundation in Redwood City, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $14.1 million in 98 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $5.0 million. 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$14.1 million
- Number of grants98
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$5.0 million
- Assets$4.3 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was down from $16.6 million the year before.
30% 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 | $16.6 million | 110 | $3.8 million |
| 2024 | $14.1 million | 98 | $4.3 million |
How to apply
John Pritzker Family Fund 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What John Pritzker Family Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 65 | $9.2 million |
| New York | 18 | $7.1 million |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $350,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $185,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $100,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $87,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $50,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $30,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | New Modern Wing (Capital Project) Program | $5.0 million |
| University of California San Francisco Foundation | Capital Project | $2.5 million |
| University of California San Francisco Foundation | UCSF Focused Ultrasound Program | $1.7 million |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc | Emergency Relief in Ukraine | $500,000 |
| Illuminate the Arts | Bay Lights Project | $500,000 |
| Menlo College | Center for Public Speaking Convening | $500,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | Bluff Collaborative | $355,000 |
| Jewish Federation Bay Area | Transformation Fund | $333,333 |
| Contina Impact (formerly Policy Impact) | Democracy Communications Fund Fund Endowment; Building Costs and Emanu-El Endowment Fund | $250,000 |
| Corporation of the Fine Arts Museums | Irving Penn Exhibition | $250,000 |
| IsraAID (US) Global Humanitarian Assistance Inc | General Operating Support | $250,000 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council | General Operating Support | $250,000 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc | Account #129 LDAN Fund | $250,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Center on Extremism | $200,000 |
| Bring Change to Mind | General Operating Support | $200,000 |
| Congregation Emanu-El | Emanu-El Next Capital Campaign | $200,000 |
| KQED Inc | Campaign 21 (Capital Project) | $200,000 |
| Clean Air Task Force | General Operating Support | $150,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of San Francisco | General Operating Support | $150,000 |
| Protect Democracy Project | General Operatiing Support Oscar Tang | $150,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | Trustee Fund for the Met Funders Network Membership | $150,000 |
| Booker T Washington Community Service Center | General Operating Support | $125,000 |
| TogetherSF | General Operating Support | $125,000 |
| Chronicle Season of Sharing Fund | 2024-2025 Campaign | $100,000 |
| Congregation Emanu-El | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Contina Impact (formerly Policy Impact) | Guardian Fund | $100,000 |
| Jewish Community High School of the Bay | In Honor of Barry Finestone | $100,000 |
| Jewish Federation Bay Area | LiveSecure: Northern California | $100,000 |
| Neighbors for a Better San Francisco | Ranked-Choice Voting Education | $100,000 |
| Shalom Hartman Institute of North America | Bay Area Program, North America Program, Israel Pr | $100,000 |
| The Center for Election Innovation & Research | Election Official Legal Defense Network | $100,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | Acquisition of Master of the Canesso Peddler (Maes | $100,000 |
| Voter Participation Center | General Operating Support South of Israel | $100,000 |
| Workmoney Foundation Inc | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Columbia University | School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) Winnarainbow | $90,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | Guitar Gallery | $83,334 |
| Neighbors for a Better San Francisco | General Operating Support | $82,500 |
| Jewish Federation Bay Area | Israel Work | $75,000 |
| Mind Share Partners | General Operating Support Initiative | $75,000 |
| Safe & Sound | 2024 General Operating Support | $75,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John A Pritzker
- Noah Stone Pritzker
- John Greene
- Samuel Pritzker
- Amy Rabbino
Questions people ask
Does John Pritzker Family Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does John Pritzker Family Fund give?
$14.1 million in tax year 2024, across 98 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs John Pritzker Family Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists John A Pritzker (Chairman), Noah Stone Pritzker (DIRECTOR, Audit Committee MBR), John Greene (Treasurer, Cfo) and Samuel Pritzker (DIRECTOR, Audit Committee MBR) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does John Pritzker Family Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and faith communities.