The Jay Pritzker Foundation
Houston, Texas · EIN 020550210 · Private foundation
The Jay Pritzker Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $11.4M in grants paid and $38.2M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 114 individual grants from this funder — $60.0M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for adult education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Jay Pritzker Foundation funds
The Jay Pritzker Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, education, environment & conservation, higher education.
Populations it has supported include black communities, low-income communities, older adults, women girls.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns College IN SUPPORT OF INFASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS AND GENERAL SUPPORT | Santa Fe, NM | $18.5M | 2023 |
| St Johns College IN SUPPORT OF INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS AND GENERAL FUND | Santa Fe, NM | $6.0M | 2022 |
| Foundation for California Community Colleges TO LAUNCH AND CONDUCT A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO STUDENTS AT PARTICIPATING COMMUNITY COLLEGES IN LOW-INCOME, UNDER-SERVED REG | Sacramento, CA | $5.0M | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from The Jay Pritzker Foundation
The Jay Pritzker Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about The Jay Pritzker Foundation
- Does The Jay Pritzker Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Jay Pritzker Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Jay Pritzker Foundation fund?
- The Jay Pritzker Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include St Johns College, Foundation for California Community Colleges. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Jay Pritzker Foundation give in grants?
- The Jay Pritzker Foundation reported $11.4M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $60.0M over 114 grants.
- Where is The Jay Pritzker Foundation located?
- The Jay Pritzker Foundation is based in Houston, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 020550210.
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