Pritzker Military Foundation
Pritzker Military Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2024 grants supported organizations including military museums, historical and educational institutions, and organizations serving military communities.
Pritzker Military Foundation at a glance
In short: Pritzker Military Foundation gave $4.0M across 76 grants in 2024 (avg $53K), top state District of Columbia. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,022,119
- +11.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 76
- +1.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $52,923
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $17,133,697
- -34.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (18 of 76, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (25% 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 Pritzker Military Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 104 S Michigan Ave 1025, Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: (312) 374-9455
Website: https://pritzkermilitary.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pritzker Military Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Elizabeth Dole Foundation ($500K). Together the top 10 received $2.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
360 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 263 grants of 360 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in the District of Columbia (25%), Virginia (12%), and Illinois (10%). Louisiana received 7% and Connecticut received 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 76 itemized grants.
States
Cities
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
- In 2024 it paid out 990% 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.4M (2020) to $4.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 76 grants totaling $4.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,133,697 | $3,564,924 | $12,466,377 | $4,022,119 | 76 | $4,654,912 | $2,931,617 | $470,024 |
| 2023 | $26,122,282 | $2,399,919 | $11,070,521 | $3,609,726 | 75 | $4,175,660 | $1,841,279 | $561,836 |
| 2022 | $34,310,480 | $2,228,710 | $3,672,134 | $3,419,353 | 73 | $3,902,767 | $1,774,341 | $479,820 |
| 2021 | $35,711,946 | $2,262,267 | $4,924,264 | $3,876,651 | 69 | $4,518,725 | $1,749,529 | $412,683 |
| 2020 | $37,887,476 | $7,646,610 | $3,748,686 | $3,412,690 | 67 | — | $1,961,017 | $429,482 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pritzker Military Foundation reported a distributable amount of $470K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available materials do not state a separate mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations engaged in military history, preservation, education, and service-related work. For example, the National World War II Museum says it tells the story of the American experience in the war and aims to help generations understand the price of freedom. The Fort Campbell Historical Foundation says it educates, honors, and inspires through the history and service of the 101st Airborne Division and other units, while Norwich University describes its mission as providing an education that is American in character.
Other 2024 recipients include the International Spy Museum, which says it creates exhibitions and learning experiences about espionage and intelligence, and Women in Military Service for America, which says it educates the public about women’s military service through its collections, exhibitions, and programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 76 grants totaling $4,022,119. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $500,000, with a median award of $25,000. The largest awards included $500,000 to the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, $300,000 to the National World War II Museum, and $200,000 each to the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, Naval War College Foundation, and National Coast Guard Museum Association. Each was listed for general support.
Other notable 2024 grants included $175,000 to American Battlefield Trust, $150,000 each to Fort Campbell Historical Foundation and the Wende Museum of the Cold War, $129,190 to Norwich University, and $100,000 each to the Airborne & Special Operations Museum Foundation, International Spy Museum, and Massachusetts General Hospital.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Colonel IL Jennifer N. Pritzker as president; Mary F. Falcon as secretary; Shari L. Koehler as treasurer through August 2024; and Lewis M. Collens and Colonel David R. Pelizzon, USA (Ret.), as directors.
The Pritzker Military Museum & Library identifies Jennifer N. Pritzker as its founder and chairwoman and as president of the Pritzker Military Foundation.
Pritzker Military Foundation is led by Colonel Il Jennifer N. Pritzker, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Colonel Il Jennifer N. Pritzker
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lewis M. Collens
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Colonel David R. Pelizzon Usa Ret
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shari L. Koehler
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary F. Falcon
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Mary F. Parthe (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Charles E. Dobrusin Esq. (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Col David R. Pelizzon Usa (2020) — Director · Filing note: Retired
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.
Frequently asked questions about Pritzker Military Foundation
How much does Pritzker Military Foundation give each year?
Pritzker Military Foundation gave $4.0M across 76 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.6M across 75 grants.
What is Pritzker Military Foundation's typical grant size?
Pritzker Military Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $52,923, across 76 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Pritzker Military Foundation that year got $19K on average.
Where does Pritzker Military Foundation give grants?
Pritzker Military Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were 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).
Does Pritzker Military Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 99% of Pritzker Military Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (75 of 76) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Pritzker Military Foundation's largest grantees?
Pritzker Military Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Elizabeth Dole Foundation ($500,000), The National World War II Museum ($300,000) and Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Pritzker Military Foundation?
Pritzker Military Foundation reported $17.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $470K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Pritzker Military Foundation fund?
The available materials do not state a separate mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations engaged in military history, preservation, education, and service-related work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pritzker Military Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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 ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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