Prince Foundation
Accepts applications
Prince Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $159,500 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $35,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$159,500
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2024 was up from $55,000 the year before.
80% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $55,000 | 3 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $159,500 | 10 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Prince Charitable Trusts 140 S Dearborn St Ste 1410, Chicago, IL 60603 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 419-8700 |
| What to submit | Information and materials that should be submitted along with an application include: applicants are required to submit written proposals, an IRS letter of determination under section 509(a), current budget, audited financial statements, and other descriptive literature. The application is available online at the following website: https://princetrusts.org/apply/ |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Prince Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 4 | $49,500 |
| Missouri | 1 | $35,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $30,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $15,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elmwood Cemetery Foundation | restoration projects at Armour Chapel | $35,000 |
| Auxiliary of John H Stroger Jr Hospital of Cook County | Healing Hurt People program | $25,000 |
| Berkshire School Inc | capital campaign | $25,000 |
| SRBA Historic Building and Environmental Preservation Foundation | historic and environmental preservation | $20,000 |
| Grant Foundation | general operating support | $15,000 |
| Friends of Newport Skatepark | general operating support | $10,000 |
| Green Oceans | general operating support | $10,000 |
| Newport Tree Conservancy | Beech Tree protection | $9,500 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | general operating support | $5,000 |
| Video Volunteers | general operating support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Diana C Prince
- Patrick Wood-Prince
- Charles Twichell
- Carolynn Brunette
- Toni Dobbins
Questions people ask
Does Prince Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Prince Foundation give?
$159,500 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs Prince Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Diana C Prince (Co-Chairperson), Patrick Wood-Prince (Co-Chairperson), Charles Twichell (President & Assistant Secretary) and Carolynn Brunette (Vice President & Assistant Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Prince Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and education.