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Jay Pritzker Foundation is a private corporation based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2002. The principal officer is Connie M Lock. It holds total assets of $22.1M. Annual income is reported at $14.9M. Total assets have grown from $3.1M in 2011 to $22.1M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, New York and Illinois. According to available records, Jay Pritzker Foundation has made 101 grants totaling $36.3M, with a median grant of $20K. Annual giving has grown from $11.4M in 2020 to $25M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $6M, with an average award of $360K. The foundation has supported 61 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, New Mexico, Illinois, which account for 67% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 15 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$330K
Largest Grant
$5M
Based on 37 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Jay Pritzker Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 101 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NM, IL.
Jay Pritzker Foundation has distributed a total of $36.3M across 101 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $360K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $6M.
Jay Pritzker Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Jay Pritzker Foundation is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 15 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy P Bergman | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michele Tayler | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Karen M Pritzker | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Daniel F Pritzker | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Zachary A Pritzker | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$22.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$22.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
101
Total Giving
$36.3M
Average Grant
$360K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
61
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harpswell FoundationIN HONOR OF ALAN LIGHTMAN'S 17 YEARS OF SERVICE AS FOUNDATION CHAIR | Concord, MA | $25K | 2022 |
| St Johns CollegeIN SUPPORT OF INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS AND GENERAL FUND | Santa Fe, NM | $6M | 2022 |
| Foundation For California Community CollegesTO LAUNCH AND CONDUCT A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO STUDENTS AT PARTICIPATING COMMUNITY COLLEGES IN LOW-INCOME, UNDER-SERVED REGIONS OF CALIFORNIA TO INCREASE STUDENT SUCCESS AND HELP ELIMINATE REGIONAL ACHIEVEMENT GAPS | Sacramento, CA | $5M | 2022 |
| University Network For International Training & Engagement For Human RightsTO ADVANCE HUMAN RIGHTS AT HOME AND ABROAD | Middletown, CT | $500K | 2022 |
| University Of California Berkeley FoundationTO ESTABLISH THE STUDENT SUPPORT FUND FOR HIGH-ACHIEVING, FINANCIALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS | Berkeley, CA | $250K | 2022 |
| San Francisco Conservatory Of MusicTO SUPPORT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR THE BENEFIT OF BLACK STUDENTS | San Francisco, CA | $200K | 2022 |
| Alliance For Young Artists And Writers IncSUPPORT OF THE 2022 SCHOLASTIC ART & WRITING AWARDS NATIONAL CEREMONY AND BENEFIT DINNER; GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT; SUPPORT FOR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR A BRONX-BASED SCHOLASTIC AWARDS RECIPIENT | New York, NY | $115K | 2022 |
| Stern Grove Festival AssociationIN SUPPORT OF GENERAL FUND | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Ars Nova Theater I IncIN SUPPORT OF GENERAL FUND | New York, NY | $75K | 2022 |
| Louisiana Museum Foundation (On Behalf Of The New Orleans Jazz Museum)SUPPORT OF ITS 2022 IMPROVISATIONS GALA | New Orleans, LA | $30K | 2022 |
| Hand In Hand American Friends Of The Center For Jewish-Arab Education In IsIN SUPPORT OF GENERAL FUND | Portland, OR | $25K | 2022 |
| Congregation Sukkat ShalomSUPPORT OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A RABBINIC CHAIR | Wilmette, IL | $25K | 2022 |
| San Francisco Food Bank (Sf-Marin Food Bank)IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL FUND | San Francisco, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army - Golden StateIN SUPPORT OF GENERAL FUND | San Francisco, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| St Vincent De Paul Society District Council Of Marin CountyIN SUPPORT OF GENERAL FUND | San Rafael, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| Dominican University Of CaliforniaIN SUPPORT OF DOMINICAN'S CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO RENOVATE AND REPURPOSE THE ALEMANY LIBRARY TO HOUSE THE UNIVERSITY'S "DOMINICAN EXPERIENCE" PROGRAM | San Rafael, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| Providence St Mel SchoolIN SUPPORT OF GENERAL FUND | Chicago, IL | $17K | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels San Francisco IncIN SUPPORT OF GENERAL FUND | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Glide FoundationSUPPORT OF ITS ONGOING RELIEF EFFORTS | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Earth Island InstituteTO SUPPORT PLASTIC POLLUTION COALITION | Berkeley, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Civil EatsIN SUPPORT OF GENERAL FUND | Cotati, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of Contra Costa And SolanoIN SUPPORT OF GENERAL FUND | Concord, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Jazz At Lincoln CenterGENERAL FUND (INSTALLMENT 2&3 OF 4) | New York, NY | $500K | 2020 |