Prince Foundation
The Prince Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois, with tax-exempt status since April 1960. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable entity and functions primarily as a grantmaking foundation supporting educational, philanthropic, and human services initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
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Annual Giving
$160K
+190.0% YoY
Grant Count
10
+233.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$16K
-13.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary grantmaking focuses on:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
The foundation made 64 grants in its most recent reporting period. Grant amounts typically range from $5,000 to $77,000, with a median grant size of $13,000.
Grant Range
of $13,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking priorities are primarily concentrated in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $2,228,765 (2024)
Total Revenues: $99,999 (2024)
Total Expenses: $172,179 (2024)
Net Income: $39,383 (2023)
Total Liabilities: $0 (2023)
The foundation maintains significantly larger assets compared to other nonprofits in Illinois and has reported income levels above average for organizations in the state.
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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
163 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Elmwood Cemetery Foundation ($35,000), Auxiliary of John H Stroger Jr Hospital of Cook County ($25,000), Berkshire School Inc ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AUXILIARY OF JOHN H STROGER JR HOSPITAL OF COOK COUNTY Chicago, IL | Healing Hurt People program | $25,000 |
| Berkshire School Inc Sheffield, MA | capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Elmwood Cemetery Foundation Kansas City, MO | restoration projects at Armour Chapel | $35,000 |
| Friends of Newport Skatepark Newport, RI | general operating support | $10,000 |
| Grant Foundation PITTSBURGH, PA | general operating support | $15,000 |
| Green Oceans Little Compton, RI | general operating support | $10,000 |
| Newport Tree Conservancy Newport, RI | Beech Tree protection | $9,500 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College Cambridge, MA | general operating support | $5,000 |
| SRBA Historic Building and Environmental Preservation Foundation NEWPORT, RI | historic and environmental preservation | $20,000 |
| Video Volunteers NEW YORK, NY | general operating support | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation's leadership structure includes:
- Diana C Prince, Co-Chairperson
- Patrick Wood-Prince, Co-Chairperson
- Charles Twichell, President & Assistant Secretary
- Carolynn Brunette, Vice President & Assistant Secretary
- Toni Dobbins, Treasurer & Secretary
All board members serve on a volunteer basis with no reported compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
No officer/director data available.
Contact Information
Mailing Address: 140 South Dearborn Street Chicago, IL 60603
EIN: 36-6116507
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Prince Foundation fund?
The foundation's primary grantmaking focuses on: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services
How do I apply for a grant from Prince Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** The foundation made 64 grants in its most recent reporting period. Grant amounts typically range from $5,000 to $77,000, with a median grant size of $13,000. **Recent Grants (2024):** • Elmwood Cemetery Foundation: $35,000 (Restoration Projects at Armour Chapel) • Auxiliary of John H Stroger JR Hospital of Cook County: $25,000 (Healing Hurt People Program) • The Berkshire School: $25,000 (Capital Campaign) **Total Giving:** $159,500 (most recent reporting period) **Approacha…
Where does Prince Foundation make grants?
The foundation's grantmaking priorities are primarily concentrated in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania.
What size grants does Prince Foundation award?
In 2024, Prince Foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $160K — an average of about $16K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Prince Foundation's EIN?
Prince Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6116507. 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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