The Jay Pritzker Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Jay Pritzker Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $10.4 million in 15 grants; the typical grant was $182,500 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$10.4 million
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$182,500
- Largest grant$5.0 million
- Assets$22.1 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was down from $25.8 million the year before.
53% 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 | $25.8 million | 23 | $19.3 million |
| 2024 | $10.4 million | 15 | $22.1 million |
How to apply
The Jay Pritzker 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 Jay Pritzker Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7 | $5.6 million |
| New Mexico | 1 | $3.5 million |
| Oregon | 1 | $500,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $262,500 |
| New York | 1 | $250,000 |
| Alaska | 1 | $182,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $75,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation for California Community Colleges | Financial support to students at participating community colleges in low-income, under-serviced regions of california to increase student success and help eliminate regional achievement gaps | $5.0 million |
| St Johns College | For general fund; for infrastructure improvements | $3.5 million |
| Portland Art Museum | To support exhibition of art | $500,000 |
| College of Marin Foundation | To leverage the financial support of community members to ensure funds are available to build the college of marin's bolinas field station | $250,000 |
| Empower - the Emerging Markets Foundation | To establish an endowment in support of its ongoing mission | $250,000 |
| San Francisco Conservatory of Music | To support the establishment of an endowed scholarship fund for the benefit of black students | $200,000 |
| Northwestern University | For foia practicum fund for pritzker school of law | $187,500 |
| University of Alaska Foundation | To support the department of mammalogy at the university of alaska | $182,500 |
| Providence St Mel School | For general fund | $75,000 |
| The Harpswell Foundation | Support of the asean program in women's leadership | $75,000 |
| Side by Side | To support its irene m. Hunt school capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Clyfford Still Museum | Support of its forward to 15 fund | $25,000 |
| Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco | Support of the symposium and scholars' study day at the de young museum | $25,000 |
| San Francisco & Marin Food Bank | For general fund | $20,000 |
| The Salvation Army Golden State Division | For general fund | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel F Pritzker
- Zachary A Pritzker
- Karen M Pritzker
- Michele Tayler
- Nancy P Bergman
Questions people ask
Does The Jay Pritzker Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Jay Pritzker Foundation give?
$10.4 million in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $182,500.
Who runs The Jay Pritzker Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Daniel F Pritzker (President/Director), Zachary A Pritzker (Vice President/Director), Karen M Pritzker (Secretary/Director) and Michele Tayler (Treasurer/Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Jay Pritzker Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and arts and culture.