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Margot & Thomas Pritzker Family

Chicago, Illinois  ·  EIN 363852559  ·  Private foundation

Based in Chicago, Illinois, Margot & Thomas Pritzker Family has awarded $19.5M across 182 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Center for Strategic & International Studies. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$2.9M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$59.5M
Total assets
182
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Margot & Thomas Pritzker Family funds

Margot & Thomas Pritzker Family's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, education, environment & conservation, faith-based (jewish), and related causes.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementEducationEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Jewish)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHigher Education

Populations it has supported include families.

families

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Margot & Thomas Pritzker Family, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Center for Strategic & International Studies
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Washington, DC$2.0M2023
Center for Strategic and International Studies
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Washington, DC$2.0M2024
The Aspen Institute Inc
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Washington, DC$1.2M2024
Center for Strategic and International Studies
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Washington, DC$1.0M2022
The Aspen Institute
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Washington, DC$1.0M2023
American Friends of Israel Navy Seals
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
New York, NY$400K2023
The University of Chicago
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Chicago, IL$400K2024
University of Chicago
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Chicago, IL$400K2022
The University of Chicago
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Chicago, IL$345K2023
Urban Growers Collective
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Chicago, IL$334K2023
Movement Strategy Center
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Oakland, CA$334K2022
Urban Growers Collective
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Chicago, IL$334K2020
Aspen Center for Environmental Studies
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Aspen, CO$333K2023
Movement Strategy Center
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Oakland, CA$333K2024
Aspen Center for Environmental Studies
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Aspen, CO$333K2022

Margot & Thomas Pritzker Family giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$2.9M
2022$4.8M
2023$6.6M
2024$5.3M

How to apply for funding from Margot & Thomas Pritzker Family

Margot & Thomas Pritzker Family's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Margot & Thomas Pritzker Family

Does Margot & Thomas Pritzker Family accept grant applications?
Margot & Thomas Pritzker Family's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Margot & Thomas Pritzker Family fund?
Margot & Thomas Pritzker Family's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Center for Strategic & International Studies, Center for Strategic and International Studies, The Aspen Institute Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Margot & Thomas Pritzker Family give in grants?
Margot & Thomas Pritzker Family reported $2.9M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $19.5M over 182 grants.
Where is Margot & Thomas Pritzker Family located?
Margot & Thomas Pritzker Family is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 363852559.
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About this profile. This page is built from Margot & Thomas Pritzker Family's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Margot & Thomas Pritzker Family. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.