Quick Stats
- Annual Giving: $13,725,109 (2023)
- Success Rate: Not available (no public application process)
- Decision Time: Not applicable
- Grant Range: $3,250,000 - $5,350,000 (based on known grants)
- Geographic Focus: Chicago metropolitan area, with some national grants
Contact Details
- Location: Chicago, IL
- EIN: 36-3623264
- Website: Not publicly available
- Email: Not publicly available
- Phone: Not publicly available
Overview
Founded in 1987, the Pritzker Family Philanthropic Fund is a private foundation with approximately $202 million in total assets as of 2024. The foundation provided $13.7 million in grants in 2023 and operates as a supporting organization primarily focused on the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago and its goals. The foundation represents one of several philanthropic entities associated with the prominent Pritzker family of Chicago, known for their business success and extensive charitable giving. With investment income of $11.5 million and sales of assets generating $8.3 million in 2024, the foundation maintains significant resources to support its philanthropic mission.
Funding Priorities
Grant Programs
Based on available information, the foundation has made significant grants including:
- Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago: $5,350,000 (Margot L. Pritzker Fund)
- Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago: $3,250,000 (J-Help Program)
- University of Michigan: $4,000,000 (Neuropsychiatric Research Consortium)
Priority Areas
- Jewish community support and infrastructure
- Medical and neuropsychiatric research
- Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago programs and initiatives
What They Don't Fund
Not publicly documented
Governance and Leadership
The foundation is led by:
- Thomas J. Pritzker - President & Director
- Frederick J. Manning - Vice President & Director
- Steven B. Nasatir - Vice President, Secretary
The foundation operates without full-time employees, suggesting a lean operational structure focused on strategic grantmaking rather than program administration.
Application Process & Timeline
How to Apply
This funder does not have a public application process. The foundation operates as a private family foundation that makes grants at the discretion of its board. Organizations cannot submit unsolicited proposals or grant applications.
Decision Timeline
Not applicable - grants are made at board discretion
Success Rates
Not available - no public application process
Reapplication Policy
Not applicable - no public application process
Application Success Factors
As this foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, traditional application success factors do not apply. The foundation appears to maintain long-term relationships with select organizations, particularly the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago. Based on the pattern of grants:
- The foundation prioritizes major, transformative gifts to established institutions
- Multi-million dollar grants suggest preference for capacity-building and infrastructure support
- Focus on organizations with proven track records and significant community impact
- Strong emphasis on Jewish community organizations and causes
Key Takeaways for Grant Writers
- This is not a foundation that accepts grant applications - relationships are initiated by the foundation
- Primary focus is supporting the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago
- Makes large, strategic grants averaging several million dollars
- Part of the broader Pritzker family philanthropic ecosystem, which includes multiple foundations
- Organizations seeking Pritzker family support should research other Pritzker foundations that may have different focus areas
- Building relationships with Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago may provide indirect access to Pritzker funding
References
- Cause IQ Organization Profile - Pritzker Family Philanthropic Fund (accessed February 2025)
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer - EIN 36-3623264 (accessed February 2025)
- Form 990 Tax Filings 2023-2024 via ProPublica
- Instrumentl 990 Report Database (accessed February 2025)
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