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MARGOT & THOMAS PRITZKER FAMILY FOUNDATION

MARGOT & THOMAS PRITZKER FAMILY FOUNDATION

Chicago, IL, US
501(c)3
EIN
36-3852559
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
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MARGOT & THOMAS PRITZKER FAMILY FOUNDATION

Chicago, IL, US
501(c)3
EIN
36-3852559
Private Foundation
Family Foundation

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Margot & Thomas Pritzker Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in Washington, DC, Illinois, and California, having distributed a total of $5.3 million across 82 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$5.3M

2024
Grantees funded
82
Multi-year grantees
44%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

30

Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$27.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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Thomas J Pritzker
Board Member
P
Paula H McMenamin
Board Member
J
Joshua S Abern
Employee

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MARGOT & THOMAS PRITZKER FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. MARGOT & THOMAS PRITZKER FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MARGOT & THOMAS PRITZKER FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
MARGOT & THOMAS PRITZKER FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, Illinois, and California. 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 MARGOT & THOMAS PRITZKER FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MARGOT & THOMAS PRITZKER FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MARGOT & THOMAS PRITZKER FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, MARGOT & THOMAS PRITZKER FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $5.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MARGOT & THOMAS PRITZKER FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, MARGOT & THOMAS PRITZKER FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include CENTER FOR STRATEGIC AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES, THE ASPEN INSTITUTE INC, and URBAN GROWERS COLLECTIVE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MARGOT & THOMAS PRITZKER FAMILY FOUNDATION?
MARGOT & THOMAS PRITZKER FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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