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Tawani Charitable Distribution Fund is a private corporation based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2002. The principal officer is Shari Koehler. It holds total assets of $117M. Annual income is reported at $54M. Total assets have grown from $28.8M in 2011 to $117M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 8 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 2018 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois and New York. According to available records, Tawani Charitable Distribution Fund has made 482 grants totaling $34.7M, with a median grant of $20K. The foundation has distributed between $8.5M and $9M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $9M distributed across 123 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $1.5M, with an average award of $72K. The foundation has supported 237 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, California, New York, which account for 72% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 23 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$18K
Average Grant
$73K
Largest Grant
$1.4M
Based on 123 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.
Tawani Charitable Distribution Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 482 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, CA, NY.
Tawani Charitable Distribution Fund has distributed a total of $34.7M across 482 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $72K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $1.5M.
Tawani Charitable Distribution Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Tawani Charitable Distribution Fund is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 23 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonel Il Jennifer N Pritzker | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William Pritzker | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Tal Hava Pritzker | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Andrew Pritzker | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Colonel David R Pelizzon Usa Ret | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lewis M Collens | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Shari L Koehler | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mary F Parthe | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$117M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$108.9M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
482
Total Giving
$34.7M
Average Grant
$72K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
237
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pritzker Military FoundationSALARIES/BENEFITS & GENERAL OFFICE EXPENSES | Chicago, IL | $429K | 2023 |
| Transportation AlternativesGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Greater Chicago Food DepositoryGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $1M | 2023 |
| Seti InstituteGENERAL SUPPORT | Mountain View, CA | $985K | 2023 |
| Loyola University ChicagoGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $700K | 2023 |
| Tulane UniversityGENERAL SUPPORT | New Orleans, LA | $525K | 2023 |
| Chicago Symphony OrchestraGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $295K | 2023 |
| Howard Brown Health CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $250K | 2023 |
| Lurie Children'S Hospital Of ChicagoGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $200K | 2023 |
| Philander Smith CollegeGENERAL SUPPORT | Little Rock, AR | $200K | 2023 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Nashville, TN | $175K | 2023 |
| Aclu Foundation IncGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $150K | 2023 |
| Timeline TheatreGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $150K | 2023 |
| New Israel FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $140K | 2023 |
| World Pediatric ProjectGENERAL SUPPORT | Richmond, VA | $135K | 2023 |
| Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund IncGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $125K | 2023 |
| The Ucla Foundation Dba The Williams InstituteGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $113K | 2023 |
| Field MuseumGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $112K | 2023 |
| American Red Cross Of Tennessee RiverGENERAL SUPPORT | Clarksville, TN | $101K | 2023 |
| Fort Campbell Historical FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Fort Campbell, KY | $101K | 2023 |
| Operation White StorkGENERAL SUPPORT | Winnetka, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| Family Tree ClinicGENERAL SUPPORT | Minneapolis, MN | $100K | 2023 |
| Window To The World Communications IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| Equality Ohio Education FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Cleveland, OH | $100K | 2023 |
| Eagle River Historical SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | Eagle River, WI | $100K | 2023 |
| Northwoods Children'S MuseumGENERAL SUPPORT | Eagle River, WI | $94K | 2023 |
| Evanston History CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Evanston, IL | $80K | 2023 |
| Healthy Schools CampaignGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $75K | 2023 |
| Cornell UniversityGENERAL SUPPORT | Ithaca, NY | $75K | 2023 |
| Senior Eagle River Volunteer Enterprises IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Eagle River, WI | $72K | 2023 |
| Illinois Executive Mansion AssociationGENERAL SUPPORT | Springfield, IL | $65K | 2023 |
| Equality Illinois Education ProjectGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $61K | 2023 |
| International Rescue Committee (Irc)GENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $60K | 2023 |
| Chicago Math And Science Academy (Cmsa)GENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $60K | 2023 |
| Medecins Sans Frontiers Usa (Drs Without Borders)GENERAL SUPPORT | Hagerstown, NY | $60K | 2023 |
| La Jolla Playhouse Dba Theatre & Arts Foundation Of San Diego CountyGENERAL SUPPORT | La Jolla, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Ad German Warehouse ConservancyGENERAL SUPPORT | Richland Ctr, WI | $50K | 2023 |
| Northfield Food PantryGENERAL SUPPORT | Glenview, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Carol Shields Prize For Fiction Of AmericaGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo Women'S BoardGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Oxfam America IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Preservation ChicagoGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| University Of Minnesota FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Minneapolis, MN | $40K | 2023 |
| Social Good Fund Fbo Project LpacGENERAL SUPPORT | Richmond, CA | $40K | 2023 |
| Francis W Parker SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $40K | 2023 |
| National Public Radio Inc (Us)GENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $40K | 2023 |
| Trustees Of Indiana UniversityGENERAL SUPPORT | Detroit, MI | $37K | 2023 |
| Chicago Architecture CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $35K | 2023 |
| The Chicago Community TrustGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $35K | 2023 |
| Chicago History MuseumGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $30K | 2023 |