Margot and Tom Pritzker Foundation
See schedule othe mission of the foundation is to promote social welfare by focusing on the advancement of science for the betterment of society, including the use of mathematics and technology in pursuit of solutions to science-based challenges as critical to both understanding and transforming the world.
Margot and Tom Pritzker Foundation at a glance
In short: Margot and Tom Pritzker Foundation gave $3.5M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $3.5M), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,500,000
- +113.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,500,000
- +113.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,500,000
- Total assets
- $449,637,323
- +1361.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Margot and Tom Pritzker Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Chicago ($3.5M).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2022) to $3.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $3.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Chicago Chicago, IL | Biology Center and Ai Fund | $3,500,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $449,637,323 | $423,325,986 | $4,447,945 | $3,500,000 | 1 | $257,758,326 |
| 2023 | $30,759,282 | $32,507,049 | $2,054,606 | $1,641,256 | 1 | $307,049 |
| 2022 | $306,839 | $1,500,000 | $1,193,161 | $1,000,000 | 1 | — |
About Margot and Tom Pritzker Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Margot and Tom Pritzker Foundation is a public charity, based in Sioux Falls, SD. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $449.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3.5M. Net investment income was $257.8M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Margot and Tom Pritzker Foundation's only listed officer is Maroon Private Trust Company LLC, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Maroon Private Trust Company LLC
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$5K (2022) → $260K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $260K, to Maroon Private Trust Company LLC (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Margot and Tom Pritzker Foundation
How much does Margot and Tom Pritzker Foundation give each year?
Margot and Tom Pritzker Foundation gave $3.5M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 1 grant.
How large is Margot and Tom Pritzker Foundation?
Margot and Tom Pritzker Foundation reported $449.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $423.3M.
Where does Margot and Tom Pritzker Foundation operate?
Margot and Tom Pritzker Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Margot and Tom Pritzker Foundation's EIN?
Margot and Tom Pritzker Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3935630. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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