J.B. and M.K. Pritzker Family Foundation

The Pritzker Family Foundation was founded in 2001 by J.B. and M.K. Pritzker with a commitment to and a focus on social and economic justice. Each area of focus for the foundation was chosen because of enormous disparities in those systems and a deep desire to create more just outcomes. The Foundation focuses its grantmaking in three areas: early childhood, community health, and civil and human rights.

• • • The Pritzker Children’s Initiative seeks to equitably expand participation in high-quality services for low-income families with infants and toddlers and reduce racial disparities.
    • The Pritzker Community Health Initiative is working to reduce health disparities for Illinois residents by addressing the conditions that lead to poor health outcomes.
    • The Pritzker Civil and Human Rights Initiative makes investments that address disparities in the criminal justice system and promote justice, tolerance, and dignity for all.