Tawani Charitable Distribution Fund
Preselected recipients only
Tawani Charitable Distribution Fund is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $14.1 million in 119 grants; the typical grant was $24,000 and the largest $1.6 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 grants119
- Typical grant$24,000
- Largest grant$1.6 million
- Assets$117 million
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2024 was up from $7.5 million the year before.
45% 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 | $7.5 million | 106 | $100 million |
| 2024 | $14.1 million | 119 | $117 million |
How to apply
Tawani Charitable Distribution 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 Tawani Charitable Distribution Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 70 | $5.7 million |
| New York | 17 | $809,900 |
| California | 7 | $730,122 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $606,520 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $325,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $230,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $230,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $224,500 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $200,000 |
| Wisconsin | 5 | $191,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Operation White Stork | General support | $1.6 million |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | General support | $1.1 million |
| Loyola University Chicago | General support | $700,000 |
| Tulane University | General support | $606,520 |
| Seti Institute | General support | $580,122 |
| Pritzker Military Foundation | Salaries/benefits & general office expenses | $483,752 |
| Glad (GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders) | General support | $250,000 |
| World Pediatrics | General support | $230,000 |
| Howard Brown Health Center | General support | $200,000 |
| Philander Smith College | General support | $200,000 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | General support | $175,000 |
| New Israel Fund | General support | $160,000 |
| ACLU Foundation Inc | General support | $150,000 |
| Whitman-Walker Institute Inc | General support | $150,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | General support | $130,000 |
| Window to the World Communications Inc | General support | $125,000 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago | General support | $105,469 |
| Equality Illinois Education Institute | General support | $105,000 |
| Carol Shields Prize for Fiction of America | General support | $100,000 |
| Family Tree Clinic | General support | $100,000 |
| Injustice Watch NFP | General support | $100,000 |
| Northwoods Children's Museum | General support | $93,500 |
| A Silver Lining Foundation | General support | $76,000 |
| Cornell University | General support | $75,000 |
| New York Stage and Film | General support | $75,000 |
| Northfield Food Pantry | General support | $75,000 |
| The UCLA Foundation | General support | $75,000 |
| Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund Inc | General support | $62,500 |
| International Rescue Committee (Irc) | General support | $60,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | General support | $60,000 |
| Equality Ohio Education Fund | General support | $50,000 |
| Kenosha Community Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo Women's Board | General support | $50,000 |
| Oxfam America Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Preservation Chicago | General support | $50,000 |
| Timeline Theatre | General support | $50,000 |
| Evanston History Center | General support | $47,500 |
| Chicago History Museum | General support | $42,500 |
| P E F Israel Endowment Funds Inc | General support | $42,500 |
| Chicago Plastic Surgery Research Foundation Inc | General support | $40,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Colonel Il Jennifer N Pritzker
- Mary F Falcon
- Shari L Koehler
- Lewis M Collens
- Colonel David R Pelizzon USA Ret
- Andrew Pritzker
- Tal Hava Pritzker
- William Pritzker
Questions people ask
Does Tawani Charitable Distribution Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tawani Charitable Distribution Fund give?
$14.1 million in tax year 2024, across 119 grants, with a typical grant of $24,000.
Who runs Tawani Charitable Distribution Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Colonel Il Jennifer N Pritzker (President), Mary F Falcon (Secretary), Shari L Koehler (Treasurer (Thru 08/2024)) and Lewis M Collens (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Tawani Charitable Distribution Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.