Pritzker Military Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Pritzker Military Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.6 million in 76 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$3.6 million
- Number of grants76
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$17.1 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2024 was down from $4.1 million the year before.
37% 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 | $4.1 million | 75 | $26.1 million |
| 2024 | $3.6 million | 76 | $17.1 million |
How to apply
Pritzker Military Foundation 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 Pritzker Military Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 22 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 9 | $1.0 million |
| Virginia | 13 | $484,932 |
| Illinois | 13 | $383,500 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $300,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $240,000 |
| Kentucky | 2 | $220,630 |
| California | 2 | $200,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $200,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $175,000 |
| Vermont | 3 | $141,164 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Dole Foundation | General support | $500,000 |
| The National World War II Museum | General support | $300,000 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center | General support | $200,000 |
| Naval War College Foundation | General support | $200,000 |
| The National Coast Guard Museum Association Inc | General support | $200,000 |
| American Battlefield Trust | General support | $175,000 |
| Fort Campbell Historical Foundation | General support | $150,000 |
| The Wende Museum of the Cold War | General support | $150,000 |
| Norwich University | General support | $129,190 |
| Airborne & Special Operations Museum Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| International Spy Museum | General support | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | General support | $100,000 |
| Penfed Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| The United States Foundation for the Commemoration of the World Wars | General support | $100,000 |
| US Naval Institute Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| Marine Corps Association and Foundation | General support | $82,432 |
| Wnet | General support | $75,000 |
| Women in Military Service for America Memorial Foundation Inc | General support | $75,000 |
| Woody Williams Foundation | General support | $70,630 |
| Business Executives for National Security (Bens) | General support | $60,000 |
| Blue Star Families Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Hoover Presidential Library Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Lincoln Academy of Illinois | General support | $50,000 |
| National Infantry Museum Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Travis Manion Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum | General support | $40,000 |
| Standupld | 303 books at fmv (1/18); 52 books at fmv (2/22); 274 books at fmv (3/19); 320 books at fmv (4/16) | $39,393 |
| Odin's Warrior Tribe | General support | $35,000 |
| Kids Rank | General support | $30,000 |
| Marine Corps University Foundation Inc | General support | $30,000 |
| Silver Hill Hospital Inc | General support | $30,000 |
| Army Heritage Center Foundation | General support | $27,500 |
| George C Marshall Research Foundation | General support | $27,500 |
| Chicago Council Navy League of the United States | General support | $25,000 |
| Dog Tag Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Museum of the American Revolution | General support | $25,000 |
| National History Day | General support | $25,000 |
| The Jewish Institute for National Security of America | General support | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Colonel Il Jennifer N Pritzker
- Mary F Falcon
- Shari L Koehler
- Lewis M Collens
- Colonel David R Pelizzon USA Ret
Questions people ask
Does Pritzker Military Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pritzker Military Foundation give?
$3.6 million in tax year 2024, across 76 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Pritzker Military Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Colonel Il Jennifer N Pritzker (President), Mary F Falcon (Secretary), Shari L Koehler (Treasurer (Thru 08/24)) and Lewis M Collens (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Pritzker Military Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and veterans.