The Pritzker Pucker Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Pritzker Pucker Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $10.0 million in 96 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 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$10.0 million
- Number of grants96
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$1.6 million
- Assets$99.1 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was up from $9.7 million the year before.
60% 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 | $9.7 million | 89 | $88.0 million |
| 2024 | $10.0 million | 96 | $99.1 million |
How to apply
The Pritzker Pucker Family 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.
What The Pritzker Pucker Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 59 | $5.1 million |
| New York | 13 | $2.4 million |
| Massachusetts | 8 | $1.2 million |
| Colorado | 1 | $600,000 |
| California | 6 | $301,667 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $191,667 |
| Utah | 1 | $57,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $56,579 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $50,000 |
| Kansas | 2 | $16,631 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia University | General operating support | $1.6 million |
| Planned Parenthood of Illinois | General operating support | $716,667 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | General operating support | $600,000 |
| Chicago Community Trust | General operating support | $550,000 |
| Chicago Children's Museum | General operating support | $500,000 |
| Community Builders - New Hope Community | General operating support | $500,000 |
| Northwestern University | General operating support | $350,000 |
| Tectonic Theater Project | General operating support | $265,000 |
| Garfield Park Rite to Wellness Collaborative | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Reader Institute for Community Journalism Inc | General operating support | $250,000 |
| University of Chicago | General operating support | $220,000 |
| American Jewish World Service Inc | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Facing History and Ourselves | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Role Model Movement Inc - My Block My Hood My City | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Solomon Schechter Day School | General operating support | $200,000 |
| United Way of Metro Chicago | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Groundswell Fund | General operating support | $166,667 |
| Way to Rise | General operating support | $166,667 |
| Commonwealth School | General operating support | $160,000 |
| The Marshall Project Inc | General operating support | $150,000 |
| Civic Consulting Alliance | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Inner-City Muslim Action Network | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Tides Center | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Firebird Community Arts | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Friends of the Children | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Goodman Theatre | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Nehemiah Group (Chicago Eco House) | General operating support | $75,000 |
| New Life Centers | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Umoja Student Development Corporation (Newroot Learning Institute) | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Urban Juncture Foundation | General operating support | $75,000 |
| United States Artists | General operating support | $65,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Sundance Institute | General operating support | $57,500 |
| Ohio State University | General operating support | $56,579 |
| After School Matters | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Allies for Community Business | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Alternatives | General operating support | $50,000 |
| American Associates of the National Theatre | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Chicago Vibrant Neighborhoods Collective | General operating support | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gigi Pritzker Pucker
- Michael Pucker
- Paula H McMenamin
- Scott Stevens
- Julie Wilen
- Marian Pritzker
- Joshua S Abern
- Valerie Chang
Questions people ask
Does The Pritzker Pucker Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Pritzker Pucker Family Foundation give?
$10.0 million in tax year 2024, across 96 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Pritzker Pucker Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gigi Pritzker Pucker (President & Director), Michael Pucker (Director, Treasurer & V.P.), Paula H McMenamin (Vice President) and Scott Stevens (Vice President) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The Pritzker Pucker Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.