John Pritzker Family Fund
The John Pritzker Family Fund is a private independent foundation established in 2002 in California and Illinois by philanthropist John Pritzker, a member of the prominent Pritzker family. Originally named the Lisa and John Pritzker Family Fund, it adopted its current name in 2018. Based in Redwood City, California, the foundation operates as a proactive grantmaker focused on addressing difficult challenges and overlooked opportunities across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.3M
+13.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$17.1M
-16.8% YoY
Grant Count
98
-10.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$175K
-6.6% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John Pritzker Family Fund reported a distributable amount of $380K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation describes itself as being "drawn to difficult challenges and to big ideas, particularly those being overlooked by others" and approaches its work "with a deep sense of empathy, humility, and determination."
The foundation invests across four primary focus areas:
Mental Health and Healthcare — The largest area of giving. The foundation is committed to reducing stigma and discrimination surrounding mental health conditions and ensuring care is available to those who need it. This focus is deeply personal to John Pritzker, whose sister Nancy Friend Pritzker died by suicide in 1972 during a depressive episode at age 24. The foundation has provided ongoing support for the University of California San Francisco's Nancy Friend Pritzker Psychiatry Building.
Democracy and Civic Health — Supporting democratic participation and civic engagement.
Jewish Life — Funding Jewish organizations and causes.
The Arts — Supporting artistic endeavors, including major ongoing support for the Pritzker Center for Photography at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, which houses the largest space permanently dedicated to photography in any U.S. art museum.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
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How to Apply
** The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Grantmaking is proactive, with the foundation identifying organizations aligned with its focus areas. The foundation maintains ongoing relationships with a core group of grantees.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations in the United States and Israel, with a strong emphasis on the San Francisco Bay Area. The foundation values proximity to the issues it supports, believing that geographic closeness offers more authentic understanding of challenges and opportunities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $4,343,126
- Total Revenue: $18,436,515
- Total Expenses: $15,236,091
- Total Giving: $17,119,884
Tax Status: 501(c)(3) private foundation, tax-exempt since June 2002
EIN: 30-0039815
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,343,126 | $3,831,160 | $7,830,280 |
| Revenue | $18,436,515 | $17,757,690 | $24,600,230 |
| Expenses | $15,236,091 | $17,580,027 | $24,735,982 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $18,215,847 | $21,516,104 | $24,569,661 |
| Net Investment Income | $114,251 | $241,170 | $80,812 |
| Distributable Amount | $379,929 | $309,751 | $462,830 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc ($500,000), Illuminate the Arts ($500,000), Menlo College ($500,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A More Perfect Union Tides Center Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc New York, NY | Emergency Relief in Ukraine | $500,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | Center on Extremism | $200,000 |
| Barrow Street Nursery School New York City, NY | Barrow Grows 2024 Barrow Street Benefit | $10,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | General Operating Support Pacific Office | $50,000 |
| Booker T Washington Community Service Center San Francisco, CA | Bloom Ball Fundraising Gala | $10,000 |
| Booker T Washington Community Service Center San Francisco, CA | General Operating Support | $125,000 |
| Bring Change to Mind San Francisco, CA | General Operating Support | $200,000 |
| Camp Ramah in Northern California Foster City, CA | 2024 General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Camp Tawonga Jewish Community Corporation San Francisco, CA | 2024 General Operating Support | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- John A. Pritzker — Chairman
- Amy Rabbino — Executive Director and Secretary
- John Greene — Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
- Noah Stone Pritzker — Director, Audit Committee Member
- Samuel Pritzker — Director, Audit Committee Member
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN A PRITZKER | CHAIRMAN | 5 | — |
| NOAH STONE PRITZKER | DIRECTOR, Audit Committee MBR | 1 | — |
| JOHN GREENE | TREASURER, CFO | 5 | — |
| SAMUEL PRITZKER | DIRECTOR, Audit Committee MBR | 1 | — |
| AMY RABBINO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SECRETARY | 40 | $548,650 |
Contact Information
- Website: www.jpfamilyfund.org
- Email: info@jpfamilyfund.org
- Phone: 650-365-4646
- Address: 3 Lagoon Drive, Suite 400, Redwood City, CA 94065-5157
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does John Pritzker Family Fund fund?
The foundation describes itself as being "drawn to difficult challenges and to big ideas, particularly those being overlooked by others" and approaches its work "with a deep sense of empathy, humility, and determination." The foundation invests across four primary focus areas: **Mental Health and Healthcare** — The largest area of giving. The foundation is committed to reducing stigma and discrimination surrounding mental health conditions and ensuring care is available to those who need it. Th…
How do I apply for a grant from John Pritzker Family Fund?
**Application Process:** The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Grantmaking is proactive, with the foundation identifying organizations aligned with its focus areas. The foundation maintains ongoing relationships with a core group of grantees. **Grant Sizes:** • Typical grant range: $50,000 to $500,000 • Larger grants available for ongoing relationships • Recent major grants include $5,000,000 to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and $2,500,000 to the University of California San Fr…
Where does John Pritzker Family Fund make grants?
The foundation supports organizations in the United States and Israel, with a strong emphasis on the San Francisco Bay Area. The foundation values proximity to the issues it supports, believing that geographic closeness offers more authentic understanding of challenges and opportunities.
What size grants does John Pritzker Family Fund award?
In 2024, John Pritzker Family Fund awarded 98 grants totaling $17.1M — an average of about $175K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is John Pritzker Family Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, John Pritzker Family Fund reported a distributable amount of $380K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is John Pritzker Family Fund's EIN?
John Pritzker Family Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0039815. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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