03.06.2024 —
CHICAGO – March 6, 2024 – The TAWANI Foundation and its founder, Colonel (IL) Jennifer N. Pritzker, IL ARNG (Retired), announce a challenge grant that will match private cash donations…
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The TAWANI Foundation Commits $25K to StartOut
02.08.2024 —
CHICAGO – February 8, 2024 – The TAWANI Foundation, a 501(c)(3) that provides support in the areas of arts and culture, historical preservation, health and wellness, LGBTQ+ and human rights, education, and environmental…
TAWANI Foundation gifts more than $200,000 to help Tennessee tornado victims
12.22.2023 —
The TAWANI Foundation and Colonel Jennifer Pritzker, founder of the TAWANI Foundation, announced a gift of more than $101,000 to the American Red Cross of Tennessee River, and an additional $101,000…
Historical society receives $10,000 toward endowment, heritage center
12.12.2023 —
The Eagle River Historical Society (ERHS) has received an anonymous $10,000 gift to the Choosing Growth Capital Campaign Fund. All eligible donations to the fund will be matched by the…
The TAWANI Foundation Supports Literacy and Education Organizations with More than $450K in Grants
11.28.2023 —
CHICAGO – November 28, 2023 – In honor of its commitment to ensuring diverse educational opportunities and preserving institutions of architectural and cultural heritage, the TAWANI Foundation announces gifts to the…
TAWANI Foundation Awards $1M to the Greater Chicago Food Depository
08.31.2023 —
CHICAGO – August 31, 2023 – The TAWANI Foundation announces it has awarded a $1M grant to the Greater Chicago Food Depository (GCFD). Since 1979, the Food Depository has worked to provide…
The TAWANI Foundation Commits $100K to TimeLine Theatre Company
08.21.2023 —
STAGE $100,000 Donation Toward New TimeLine Edifice TimeLine Theatre Company has gotten a $100,000 grant toward its future Uptown home from the TAWANI Foundation, a philanthropic 501(c)(3) organization founded by…
Jennifer Pritzker’s TAWANI Foundation Donates Nearly $2M to Education and Research Institutes During Pride Month
06.15.2023 —
CHICAGO – June 15, 2023 –The TAWANI Foundation announces grants totaling $1,652,940 to support LGBTQIA+ education and research institutes across the country in observance of Pride Month. An additional $725,000…
Jennifer Pritzker’s TAWANI Foundation Donates $30K to Chicago Math & Science Academy in Honor of Teacher Appreciation Week
05.09.2023 —
CHICAGO – May 9, 2023 – The TAWANI Foundation announced its commitment of $30,000 to the Chicago Math & Science Academy (CMSA) in support of its robotics team, technology resources…
TAWANI Foundation Gifts Over $1.3M to the SETI Institute and the Field Museum in Honor of Earth Month
04.20.2023 —
CHICAGO – April 20, 2023 – The TAWANI Foundation announced its commitment of $1.3M to the SETI Institute and continued support for the Robert A. Pritzker Center for Meteoritics and…