Pritzker Military Foundation
The Pritzker Military Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 2016. It serves as the philanthropic arm of the Pritzker Military Museum & Library and was created to carry out the charitable activities of its founder in the military category while complementing and amplifying the mission of the museum and library.
Key facts about Pritzker Military Foundation
- EIN
- 47-2570839
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,022,119
- Grants made (2024)
- 76
- Average grant
- $52,923
- Median grant
- $25,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (18 of 76, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (25% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The Foundation does not accept unsolicited grant applications. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pritzker Military Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Pritzker Military Foundation's 76 itemized 2024 grants were District of Columbia (25%), Virginia (12%) and Illinois (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (9 grants), Philadelphia, PA (3 grants), Chicago, IL (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants). 99% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Is Pritzker Military Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 18 of 76 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $63K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$4.0M
+11.4% YoY
Grant Count
76
+1.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$53K
+10.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation seeks to support nonprofit organizations that:
- Preserve American military history
- Restore historic military artifacts and make them accessible to the public
- Provide services and essential resources to active duty military, veterans, and families of service members in all branches of the United States Armed Forces
Primary funding focus areas include education, historic preservation, arts, and human services.
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary funding areas include Virginia, Illinois, and the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 76 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $17,133,697
- Total giving: $4,018,519
- Total revenues: $3,564,924
- Total expenses: $12,466,377
- Staff: 4 employees
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Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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
360 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Elizabeth Dole Foundation ($500,000), The National World War II Museum ($300,000), Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center ($200,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH DOLE FOUNDATION Washington, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $500,000 |
| THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM New Orleans, LA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $300,000 |
| ILLINOIS HOLOCAUST MUSEUM AND EDUCATION CENTER Skokie, IL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $200,000 |
| NAVAL WAR COLLEGE FOUNDATION Newport, RI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $200,000 |
| THE NATIONAL COAST GUARD MUSEUM ASSOCIATION INC New London, CT | GENERAL SUPPORT | $200,000 |
| AMERICAN BATTLEFIELD TRUST Washington, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $175,000 |
| FORT CAMPBELL HISTORICAL FOUNDATION Fort Campbell, KY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| THE WENDE MUSEUM OF THE COLD WAR Culver City, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| NORWICH UNIVERSITY Northfield, VT | GENERAL SUPPORT | $129,190 |
| AIRBORNE & SPECIAL OPERATIONS MUSEUM FOUNDATION Fayetteville, NC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Colonel (IL) Jennifer N. Pritzker, IL ARNG (Retired) Founder and Chairwoman of the Pritzker Military Museum & Library, and President and Chief Executive Officer of TAWANI Enterprises and the TAWANI Foundation. She received the U.S. Department of Defense's Spirit of Hope Award in 2016 in recognition of her "selfless support" of American troops around the world.
Colonel Charles K. Dalgleish, USA (Retired) Board member with over 31 years of military service and a career in the CIA as a Paramilitary Operations Officer. He is a combat veteran, published author on military history and intelligence topics, and member of the Society of the Cincinnati.
John DeBlasio Board member who serves as Chairman & CEO of DT Institute, a nonprofit focused on democracy and governance issues impacting U.S. national security.
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonel IL Jennifer N Pritzker | President | 0.25 | — |
| Mary F Falcon | Secretary | 0.25 | — |
| Shari L Koehler | Treasurer (Thru 08/24) | 0.25 | — |
| Lewis M Collens | Director | 0.25 | — |
| Colonel David R Pelizzon USA Ret | Director | 0.25 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Foundation has announced several recent grants and initiatives:
Awarded $110,000 to aid veterans and military families
Announced a charitable challenge grant for a memorial scholarship at Norwich University
Pritzker Military Foundation Announces a Charitable Challenge Grant for aDonated $100,000 toward the 100th Fisher House construction
The Pritzker Military Foundation Donates $100K Toward the 100th Fisher HouseAnnounced a charitable grant to Combined Arms to expand outreach to veterans
Pritzker Military Foundation Announces a Charitable Challenge Grant for aLaunched the Sullivan Scholarship, honoring General Gordon Sullivan
Pritzker Military Foundation launches Sullivan Scholarship, honoring ...Frequently Asked Questions
What does Pritzker Military Foundation fund?
The Foundation seeks to support nonprofit organizations that: • Preserve American military history • Restore historic military artifacts and make them accessible to the public • Provide services and essential resources to active duty military, veterans, and families of service members in all branches of the United States Armed Forces Primary funding focus areas include education, historic preservation, arts, and human services.
How do I apply for a grant from Pritzker Military Foundation?
The Foundation does not accept unsolicited grant applications. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Pritzker Military Foundation make grants?
Primary funding areas include Virginia, Illinois, and the District of Columbia.
What size grants does Pritzker Military Foundation award?
In 2024, Pritzker Military Foundation awarded 76 grants totaling $4.0M — an average of about $53K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Pritzker Military Foundation's EIN?
Pritzker Military Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2570839. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Pritzker Military Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.