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COLONEL (IL) JAMES N PRITZKER CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION FUND

COLONEL (IL) JAMES N PRITZKER CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION FUND

Chicago, IL, US
501(c)3
EIN
30-0040386
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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COLONEL (IL) JAMES N PRITZKER CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION FUND

Chicago, IL, US
501(c)3
EIN
30-0040386
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Colonel (IL) James N. Pritzker Charitable Distribution Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization that engages in relationship-based grantmaking, providing a total of $9.6 million in grants to 238 grantees in 2024. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and awards grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$9.6M

2024
Grantees funded
238
Multi-year grantees
56%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

119

Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
W
William Pritzker
Board Member
T
Tal Hava Pritzker
Board Member
C
Colonel Il Jennifer N Pritzker
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COLONEL (IL) JAMES N PRITZKER CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION FUND?
No. COLONEL (IL) JAMES N PRITZKER CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COLONEL (IL) JAMES N PRITZKER CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION FUND give?
COLONEL (IL) JAMES N PRITZKER CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION FUND primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, California, and Vermont. 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 COLONEL (IL) JAMES N PRITZKER CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COLONEL (IL) JAMES N PRITZKER CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION FUND fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COLONEL (IL) JAMES N PRITZKER CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION FUND make each year?
In 2024, COLONEL (IL) JAMES N PRITZKER CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION FUND awarded about 120 grants, totaling nearly $9.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COLONEL (IL) JAMES N PRITZKER CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION FUND fund recently?
In 2024, COLONEL (IL) JAMES N PRITZKER CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION FUND awarded grants to about 240 grantees. Recent grantees include NORWICH UNIVERSITY, LINCOLN PARK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY, and SETI INSTITUTE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COLONEL (IL) JAMES N PRITZKER CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION FUND?
COLONEL (IL) JAMES N PRITZKER CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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