Private foundation · EIN 30-0039815 · Redwood City, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

John Pritzker Family Fund

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 98 grants paid, $17M total, median $30K. 66% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
98
$17M
Median grant
$30K
Stays in CA
66%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.3M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 98 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $17M; Part I reports $14M in contributions paid

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Metropolitan Museum of ArtNew York, NYNew Modern Wing (Capital Project) Program$5.0M
University of California San Francisco FoundationSan Francisco, CACapital Project$2.5M
University of California San Francisco FoundationSan Francisco, CAUCSF Focused Ultrasound Program$1.7M
American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee IncNew York, NYEmergency Relief in Ukraine$500K
Illuminate the ArtsSan Francisco, CABay Lights Project$500K
Menlo CollegeAtherton, CACenter for Public Speaking Convening$500K
The Metropolitan Museum of ArtNew York, NYBluff Collaborative$355K
Jewish Federation Bay AreaSan Francisco, CATransformation Fund$333K
Contina Impact (formerly Policy Impact)Berkeley, CADemocracy Communications Fund Fund Endowment; Building Costs and Emanu-El Endowment Fund$250K
Corporation of the Fine Arts MuseumsSan Francisco, CAIrving Penn Exhibition$250K
Israaid (US) Global Humanitarian Assistance IncBeverly Hills, CAGeneral Operating Support$250K
Jewish Community Relations CouncilSan Francisco, CAGeneral Operating Support$250K
Pef Israel Endowment Funds IncNew York, NYAccount #129 LDAN Fund$250K
Anti-Defamation LeagueNew York, NYCenter on Extremism$200K
Bring Change to MindSan Francisco, CAGeneral Operating Support$200K
Congregation Emanu-ElSan Francisco, CAEmanu-El Next Capital Campaign$200K
Kqed IncSan Francisco, CACampaign 21 (Capital Project)$200K
Clean Air Task ForceBoston, MAGeneral Operating Support$150K
Jewish Community Center of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CAGeneral Operating Support$150K
Protect Democracy ProjectWashington, DCGeneral Operatiing Support Oscar Tang$150K
The Metropolitan Museum of ArtNew York, NYTrustee Fund for the Met Funders Network Membership$150K
Booker T Washington Community Service CenterSan Francisco, CAGeneral Operating Support$125K
TogethersfSan Francisco, CAGeneral Operating Support$125K
Chronicle Season of Sharing FundSan Francisco, CA2024-2025 Campaign$100K
Congregation Emanu-ElSan Francisco, CAGeneral Operating Support$100K
Contina Impact (formerly Policy Impact)Berkeley, CAGuardian Fund$100K
Jewish Community High School of the BaySan Francisco, CAIn Honor of Barry Finestone$100K
Jewish Federation Bay AreaSan Francisco, CALiveSecure: Northern California$100K
Neighbors for a Better San FranciscoSan Francisco, CARanked-Choice Voting Education$100K
Shalom Hartman Institute of North AmericaNew York, NYBay Area Program, North America Program, Israel Pr$100K
The Center for Election Innovation & ResearchWashington, DCElection Official Legal Defense Network$100K
The Metropolitan Museum of ArtNew York, NYAcquisition of Master of the Canesso Peddler (Maes$100K
Voter Participation CenterWashington, DCGeneral Operating Support South of Israel$100K
Workmoney Foundation IncMilwaukee, WIGeneral Operating Support$100K
Columbia UniversityNew York, NYSchool of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) Winnarainbow$90K
The Metropolitan Museum of ArtNew York, NYGuitar Gallery$83K
Neighbors for a Better San FranciscoSan Francisco, CAGeneral Operating Support$83K
Jewish Federation Bay AreaSan Francisco, CAIsrael Work$75K
Mind Share PartnersSan Francisco, CAGeneral Operating Support Initiative$75K
Safe & SoundSan Francisco, CA2024 General Operating Support$75K
Honeymoon Israel Foundation IncAtlanta, GABay Area Program$63K
Birthright Israel FoundationNew York, NYGeneral Operating Support Pacific Office$50K
Kqed IncSan Francisco, CAGeneral Operating Support$50K
One America MovementBowie, MDGeneral Operating Support$50K
Osher Marin Jewish Community CenterSan Rafael, CAGeneral Operating Support$50K
Peninsula Jewish Community CenterFoster City, CAGeneral Operating Support$50K
Planned Parenthood Northern CaliforniaConcord, CAGeneral Operating Support$50K
The Metropolitan Museum of ArtNew York, NYModern and Contemporary Research$50K
Jewish Funders NetworkNew York, NYCanvas$35K
A More Perfect Union Tides CenterLos Angeles, CAGeneral Operating Support$25K
Camp Ramah in Northern CaliforniaFoster City, CA2024 General Operating Support$25K
Camp Tawonga Jewish Community CorporationSan Francisco, CA2024 General Operating Support$25K
Center for Reproductive RightsNew York, NYGeneral Operating Support$25K
Greenlight FundBoston, MABay Area Fund, Fund III$25K
Jewish Community Center of the East BayBerkeley, CAGeneral Operating Support$25K
Jewish Film InstituteSan Francisco, CAGeneral Operating Support$25K
Jewish Silicon Valley (formerly Addison-Penzak JewLos Gatos, CAGeneral Operating Support$25K
Oshman Family Jewish Community CenterPalo Alto, CAGeneral Operating Support$25K
Planned Parenthood South AtlanticRaleigh, NCGeneral Operating Support$25K
Planned Parenthood Southeast IncAtlanta, GAGeneral Operating Support$25K

By state: California 65 · New York 18 · District of Columbia 3 · Massachusetts 3 · Wisconsin 1 · Georgia 2

About this foundation

John Pritzker Family Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Redwood City, California, administered in care of John Greene, tax-exempt since 2002. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does John Pritzker Family Fund accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does John Pritzker Family Fund give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $17M across 98 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does John Pritzker Family Fund give?

California (65 grants), New York (18 grants), District of Columbia (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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