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THE JAY PRITZKER FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that paid $10.4M across 11 grantees in filing year 2024. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and funds by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

FOUNDATION FOR CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES
SACRAMENTO, CA
$30M
33%
Providence St Mel School
Chicago, IL
$5.6M
6%
JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER INC
New York, NY
$2.5M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
15
Median 1st year grant
$34K
Median 2nd year grant
$27.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
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- 67 grantees
- 6 board & team members
- 8 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE JAY PRITZKER FOUNDATION?
No. THE JAY PRITZKER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE JAY PRITZKER FOUNDATION give?
THE JAY PRITZKER FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, New Mexico, and Illinois. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE JAY PRITZKER FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE JAY PRITZKER FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $34 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE JAY PRITZKER FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE JAY PRITZKER FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $10.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE JAY PRITZKER FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE JAY PRITZKER FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include FOUNDATION FOR CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES, Providence St Mel School, and JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE JAY PRITZKER FOUNDATION?
THE JAY PRITZKER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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