Pritzker Military Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 47-2570839 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$4M
Organizations funded76
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$17.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $60,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
82% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | 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 |
| International Spy Museum | Washington, DC | General support | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Somerville, MA | General support | $100,000 |
| Penfed Foundation | Mclean, VA | General support | $100,000 |
| The United States Foundation for the Commemoration of the World Wars | Washington, DC | General support | $100,000 |
| US Naval Institute Foundation | Annapolis, MD | General support | $100,000 |
| Marine Corps Association and Foundation | Quantico, VA | General support | $82,432 |
| Wnet | New York, NY | General support | $75,000 |
| Women in Military Service for America Memorial Foundation Inc | Arlington, VA | General support | $75,000 |
| Woody Williams Foundation | Louisville, KY | General support | $70,630 |
| Business Executives for National Security (Bens) | Washington, DC | General support | $60,000 |
| Blue Star Families Inc | Encinitas, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation | Rockville, MD | General support | $50,000 |
| Hoover Presidential Library Foundation | West Branch, IA | General support | $50,000 |
| Lincoln Academy of Illinois | Springfield, IL | General support | $50,000 |
| National Infantry Museum Foundation | Columbus, GA | General support | $50,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | Virginia Bch, VA | General support | $50,000 |
| Travis Manion Foundation | Doylestown, PA | General support | $50,000 |
| Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum | New York, NY | General support | $40,000 |
| Standupld | Addison, TX | 303 books at fmv (1/18); 52 books at fmv (2/22); 274 books at fmv (3/19); 320 books at fmv (4/16) | $39,393 |
| Odin's Warrior Tribe | Vienna, VA | General support | $35,000 |
| Kids Rank | Highland Park, IL | General support | $30,000 |
| Marine Corps University Foundation Inc | Quantico, VA | General support | $30,000 |
| Silver Hill Hospital Inc | New Canaan, CT | General support | $30,000 |
| Army Heritage Center Foundation | Carlisle, PA | General support | $27,500 |
| George C Marshall Research Foundation | Lexington, VA | General support | $27,500 |
| Chicago Council Navy League of the United States | Hinsdale, IL | General support | $25,000 |
| Dog Tag Inc | Washington, DC | General support | $25,000 |
| Museum of the American Revolution | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $25,000 |
| National History Day | College Park, MD | General support | $25,000 |
| The Jewish Institute for National Security of America | Washington, DC | General support | $25,000 |
| Park University | Parkville, MO | General support | $24,000 |
| Service Women's Action Network | Washington, DC | General support | $20,400 |
| Allen J Lynch Medal of Honor Veterans Foundation | Naperville, IL | General support | $20,000 |
| The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | Williamsburg, VA | General support | $20,000 |
| Warriors & Quiet Waters Foundation | Bozeman, MT | General support | $18,000 |
| Association of Former Intelligence Officers | Falls Church, VA | General support | $15,000 |
| The Citizen Soldiers Education Foundation Inc | Verona, VA | General support | $15,000 |
| Veterans Moving Forward Inc | Dulles, VA | General support | $15,000 |
| Wfmt 987 Fm Public Radio - (A Division of Wttw Communication) | Chicago, IL | General support | $12,500 |
| Sos America Foundation | Rockford, IL | General support | $11,000 |
| Army Women's Foundation | Fort Lee, VA | General support | $10,000 |
| Coast Guard Foundation | Stonington, CT | General support | $10,000 |
| Combined Arms | Houston, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Gettysburg Foundation | Gettysburg, PA | General support | $10,000 |
| Independence Seaport Museum | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $10,000 |
| Institute for Non-Profit News | Richards, NC | General support | $10,000 |
| Jewish Community Centers of Chicago | Northbrook, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Marine Corps Heritage Foundation | Triangle, VT | General support | $10,000 |
| Our Military Kids | Mclean, VA | General support | $10,000 |
| St Ignatius College Prep | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 76 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Corps Association and Foundation | Alexandria, VA | General support | $728,068 |
| Norwich University | Northfield, VT | General support | $250,000 |
| Penfed Foundation | Mclean, VA | General support | $200,000 |
| Women in Military Service for America Memorial Foundation Inc | Arlington, VA | General support | $150,000 |
| Odin's Warrior Tribe | Vienna, VA | General support | $105,000 |
| Airborne & Special Operations Museum Foundation | Fayetteville, NC | General support | $100,000 |
| The United States Foundation for the Commemoration of the World Wars | Washington, DC | General support | $100,000 |
| The Jewish Institute for National Security of America | Northbrook, IL | General support | $75,000 |
| Blue Star Families Inc | Encinitas, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| Independence Seaport Museum | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $30,000 |
| Army Heritage Center Foundation | Carlisle, PA | General support | $27,500 |
| International Spy Museum | Washington, DC | General support | $25,000 |
| Mission Edge San Diego | San Diego, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| Chicago Veterans | Chicago, IL | General support | $20,000 |
| The Citizen Soldiers Education Foundation Inc | Verona, VA | General support | $15,000 |
| Combined Arms | Houston, TX | General support | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,022,119 | 92 |
| 2023 | $3,609,726 | 93 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 8, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503119349101485
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2570839
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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