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Lisa Stone Pritzker Family Fund

Private foundation · Grantmaker Palo Alto, CA EIN: 83-3415647 Website

The Lisa Stone Pritzker Family Fund is a private foundation based in Palo Alto, California. Founded by Lisa Stone Pritzker in 2019, it supports organizations working toward healthy, thriving and empowered communities, with an emphasis on systemic change, equity, and measurable, scalable impact.

Lisa Stone Pritzker Family Fund at a glance

In short: Lisa Stone Pritzker Family Fund gave $3.1M across 92 grants in 2024 (avg $34K), mostly in California. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$3,136,684
+12.6% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
92
+17.9% vs 2023
Average grant
$34,094
-4.5% vs 2023
Median grant
$16,250
Total assets
$45,353,906
+4.0% vs 2023
New grantees (estimate)
26% first-time grantees (24 of 92, 2024)
Primary geography
California (71% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

How to apply to Lisa Stone Pritzker Family Fund

Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
Invitation Only

The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations, does not accept unsolicited requests, and accepts grant proposals by invitation only.

Contact

Mailing address: 1801 Page Mill Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1216
Phone: (415) 439-1144
Website: https://www.lspff.org

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Lisa Stone Pritzker Family Fund funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

UCSF Foundation: $420KUCSF Foundation$420KSan Francisco General Hospital: $260KSan Francisco General Hospital$260KCongregation Emanu-El: $115KCongregation Emanu-El$115KThe Washington Institute: $105KThe Washington Institute$105KBlack Baby Equity Project: $100KBlack Baby Equity Project$100KIsraaid (US) Global Humanitarian Assistance Inc: $100KIsraaid (US) GlobalHumanitarian Assistance Inc$100KLuminary Impact Fund: $100KLuminary Impact Fund$100KSan Francisco Museum of Modern Art: $100KSan Francisco Museum of ModernArt$100KProject Healthy Minds: $85KProject Healthy Minds$85KCalifornia Partners Project: $83KCalifornia Partners Project$83K

The largest 2024 recipient was UCSF Foundation ($420K). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.

Grant Size Distribution

437 grants across all recorded years

329<$50K76$50–100K26$100–250K6$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 329 grants of 437 (75%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2024, 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 9% each to recipients in the District of Columbia and New York, and 2% each to recipients in Maryland and Illinois.

Grant Distribution by State

18states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 92 itemized grants.

Cities

San FranciscoNew YorkWashingtonOaklandChicagoLos AngelesAtlantaBerkeleyBethesdaCharlotteMadisonRichmondSacramentoLongmeadowPalo AltoPasadenaAlamedaCliveConcordEast Palo Alto

Is Lisa Stone Pritzker Family Fund open to new grantees?

26%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 24 of 92 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $22K; repeat grants $38K. How we count

Medians: $10K first-time, $20K repeat.

  • 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 160% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$1M$2M$3M$4M85 grants2020 97 grants2021 85 grants2022 78 grants2023 92 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.1M (2020) to $3.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 92 grants totaling $3.1M.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
UCSF Foundation San Francisco, CATo support the groundbreaking research, leadership training, and compassionate care that happen every day at the university of California, san francisco$420,000
San Francisco General Hospital San Francisco, CATo Support and Fund Excellence in Patient Care$260,000
Congregation Emanu-El San Francisco, CATo connecting members with their judaism and history at the highest level and bringing jewish values to life in meaningful and inspiring ways.$115,000
The Washington Institute Washington, DCTo advance a balanced and realistic understanding of American interests in the middle east and to promote the policies that secure them.$105,000
Black Baby Equity Project Oakland, CATo support anti-racist and trauma-informed clinical interventions so all our children thrive$100,000
Israaid (US) Global Humanitarian Assistance Inc Palo Alto, CATo provide immediate disaster response and long-term support to communities affected by natural disaster, disease and civil upheaval$100,000
Luminary Impact Fund San Francisco, CATo promote innovation and advance solutions in family mental health$100,000
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art San Francisco, CATo share art and the creative process to open minds and help build a better world.$100,000
Project Healthy Minds New York, NYTo build a more supportive world for those with mental health conditions.$85,000
California Partners Project San Francisco, CAChampions Gender Equity Across the State$83,334
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2024$45,353,906$2,446,685$3,548,491$3,136,68492$3,523,589$2,215,826$2,206,941
2023$43,609,434$25,376$4,986,036$2,785,43478$3,161,162$304,321$2,122,584
2022$41,844,184$499,107$1,853,361$2,822,97685$3,171,882$298,850$2,156,325
2021$51,966,217$1,034,597$4,172,357$2,726,65097$3,050,560$2,112,415$2,337,015
2020$53,346,163$285,332$2,937,627$2,080,75085—$278,438$1,751,711

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lisa Stone Pritzker Family Fund reported a distributable amount of $2.2M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation’s stated aim is to foster a thriving and equitable society. Its health and education work supports evidence-based and systems-change initiatives addressing women, young adults and children, including inequitable social determinants of health, multigenerational trauma, and toxic stress in marginalized communities. Its other stated interests include creative expression, civic life, Jewish life and Israel, and humanitarian relief.

Its 2024 grants included organizations whose missions illustrate the range of work supported. San Francisco General Hospital says it supports excellence and innovation in patient care, with a focus on health equity, access and quality care. Luminary Impact Fund says it seeds family mental health innovation for parents and children. The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art says it shares art and the creative process to open minds and help build a better world. IsraAID US Global Humanitarian Assistance says it provides disaster response and long-term support to communities affected by humanitarian crises. Project Healthy Minds describes its work as addressing the growing mental health crisis.

Grantmaking

In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 92 grants totaling $3,136,684. Awards ranged from $250 to $420,000, with a median grant of $16,250. Its largest grants included $420,000 to UCSF Foundation, $260,000 to San Francisco General Hospital, and $115,000 to Congregation Emanu-El. Other notable grants included $105,000 to The Washington Institute; $100,000 each to Black Baby Equity Project, IsraAID US Global Humanitarian Assistance, Luminary Impact Fund, and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; and $85,000 to Project Healthy Minds.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Lisa S. Pritzker as president, Samuel Pritzker as secretary and audit committee member, Abigail Porth as CFO, and Noah Pritzker as director. The foundation’s website identifies Lisa Stone Pritzker as founder and chair, Abigail Michelson Porth as executive director, and Michele Perlmutter as foundation administrator.

Lisa Stone Pritzker Family Fund is led by Lisa S. Pritzker, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Lisa S. Pritzker

    President

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Noah Pritzker

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Abigail Porth

    CFO

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $273K (2020) → $332K (2024)

  • Samuel Pritzker

    Secretary & Audit Committee

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Abigail Porth — CFO: $332KAbigail PorthCFO$332K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $332K, to Abigail Porth (CFO).

Frequently asked questions about Lisa Stone Pritzker Family Fund

How much does Lisa Stone Pritzker Family Fund give each year?

Lisa Stone Pritzker Family Fund gave $3.1M across 92 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.8M across 78 grants.

What is Lisa Stone Pritzker Family Fund's typical grant size?

Lisa Stone Pritzker Family Fund's median grant in 2024 was $16,250, and its average grant was $34,094, across 92 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lisa Stone Pritzker Family Fund that year got $22K on average.

Where does Lisa Stone Pritzker Family Fund give grants?

Lisa Stone Pritzker Family Fund gives mostly in California: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (9%) and New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (41 grants), New York, NY (10 grants), Washington, DC (6 grants) and Oakland, CA (4 grants).

Does Lisa Stone Pritzker Family Fund give general operating support?

Occasionally: 1% of Lisa Stone Pritzker Family Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 92) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are Lisa Stone Pritzker Family Fund's largest grantees?

Lisa Stone Pritzker Family Fund's largest 2024 grantees include UCSF Foundation ($420,000), San Francisco General Hospital ($260,000) and Congregation Emanu-El ($115,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Lisa Stone Pritzker Family Fund?

Lisa Stone Pritzker Family Fund reported $45.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does Lisa Stone Pritzker Family Fund fund?

The foundation’s stated aim is to foster a thriving and equitable society. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Lisa Stone Pritzker Family Fund?

The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations, does not accept unsolicited requests, and accepts grant proposals by invitation only. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Lisa Stone Pritzker Family Fund's EIN?

Lisa Stone Pritzker Family Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3415647. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Does Lisa Stone Pritzker Family Fund accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

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Cite this profile

Grantable. (2026). Lisa Stone Pritzker Family Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lisa-stone-pritzker-family-fund-morg_7d2bc610f6a04fe5b8451953387dbf06

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