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The Jay Pritzker Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in New Mexico, California, and Illinois, with a total of $10.4 million awarded to 67 grantees in 2024. The foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

FOUNDATION FOR CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES
$25M
32%
Providence St Mel School
$4.4M
6%
JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER INC
$2M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
15
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$27.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
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 New Mexico, California, 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 $25 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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