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For the purposes of this Privacy Notice, “you” and “your” means you as the user of the Services, whether you are a customer, website visitor, or another individual whose information we have collected pursuant to this Privacy Notice. - [Pritzker Family Values](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/our-focus/pritzker-family-values/): Guided by the core values of public service, education and respect for all, COL (IL) Jennifer N. Pritzker, IL ARNG (Retired) launched the TAWANI Foundation in 2005.  In 2017, the Pritzker Military Foundation was added as a vehicle to support veteran and military-related giving. Grantmaking through both private foundations merge areas of COL Pritzker’s personal interest to affect real change in Chicago and beyond. - [About](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/about/): The Pritzker Military Foundation is the grantmaking arm of the Pritzker Military Museum & Library. Our funding supports both the preservation and dissemination of military history and the health and well-being of our citizen soldiers whose commitment is essential to a safe, stable democracy. The Pritzker Military Foundation supports similar non-profit organizations that preserve American military history, restore historic military artifacts and make them accessible to the public. We also fund organizations that provide services and essential resources to active duty military, veterans and families of service members in all branches of the United States Armed Forces. - [Accessibility Feedback](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/accessibility-feedback/): Please fill out the form below to submit feedback regarding accessibility. We appreciate your input as we continue our efforts to provide accessible information to everyone. - [Accessibility](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/accessibility/): The pritzker military foundation is dedicated to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including those with disabilities. We continuously monitor and apply appropriate accessibility standards to enhance the user experience. - [News Archive](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/news-impact/news-archive/): Press Release - [News impact](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/news-impact/): Pritzker Military Foundation, founded by Lieutenant Colonel Jennifer N. Pritzker (Retired), has committed $250,000 in support of the Army War College Foundation through a $125,000 gift and a matching challenge grant of up to $125,000 available through May 31, 2028. This investment will help fund the construction of the U.S. Army War College Alumni Hall and Park at Carlisle Barracks, creating a welcoming gathering place that will serve students, alumni, faculty, families, and visitors while honoring the legacy and mission of the U.S. Army War College. - [Vendor Code of Conduct](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/vendor-code-of-conduct/): Introduction:Pritzker Military Foundation believes in honoring the lessons of history to create positive change for individuals, properties, and businesses. Through all its work, Pritzker Military Foundation unites past and progress by advancing historic preservation, sustainability, neighborhood development, awareness of military history, and other projects that impact people and the places they live.  Pritzker Military Foundation together with its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively “PMF”), strives to work with vendors (including but not limited to manufacturers, printers, packagers, distributors, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers of goods or services, consultants, and other vendors) (collectively “Vendors”) who treat their workers with dignity and respect, maintain decent and healthy working conditions, adhere to all applicable laws, rules, and regulations, and make their products, and offer their services in a safe and environmentally sustainable manner.  Accordingly, we require each Vendor and their representatives to conduct their business interactions and activities with integrity, in accordance with their obligations under their specific agreements with PMF, and to adhere to and comply with the following Vendor Code of Conduct (the “Code”). This Code defines our minimum expectations. No code of conduct can be all-inclusive, but we expect those Vendors with whom we do business to act reasonably in all respects and to ensure that no abusive, exploitative, or illegal conditions exist at their workplace. Vendors shall, upon request, certify their compliance with this Code. PMF may cancel, terminate, or suspend its business relationship with any Vendor who fails to comply with this Code or the law or fails to certify to this Code when requested. - [Our-Focus](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/our-focus/): The grantmaking arm of the Pritzker Military Museum & Library, our philanthropy reflects a deep interest in the contributions of the military to our past, present and future. Each grant is hand-selected and monitored to ensure our giving achieves its desired impact. - [Our Grants](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/our-grants/): The Pritzker Military Foundation supports nonprofit organizations that preserve American military history, restore historic military artifacts. We are committed to philanthropy that supports education and engagement, and strive to make a real and measurable difference for the organizations we support. - [Military Resources](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/military-resources/): The Pritzker Military Foundation has curated a list of not-for-profit resources for the military community. This list is not all inclusive; inclusion does not constitute endorsement of any organization. This is for information purposes only. The PMF does not accept any unsolicited resource additions and will not respond to requests from for-profit companies looking to add to this list. - [Indirect Cost Policy](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/indirect-cost-policy/): The TAWANI Foundation and Pritzker Military Foundation are committed to working with grantees as partners, striving to facilitate rather than dictate how these organizations operate.  As part of that commitment, we provide general operating support whenever possible and fund grantees’ true costs when making project, program and challenge grants. We believe that good stewards maximize resources, including grant funding, while building strong partnerships based on trust and honest dialogue. Transparency is key. This policy statement on indirect costs was developed to provide greater clarity for organizations submitting proposal applications and budgets who may be subsequently approved for grant funding. - [Apply](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/apply/): The Pritzker Military Foundation is a private foundation that accepts applications by invitation only; there is no open application period. Please understand that we are unable to fund every program or organization that requests our aid. This is in no way a reflection on the worthiness of your organization or cause. We sincerely appreciate all the good work you’re doing. - [A Message of Support for Our Grantees](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/a-message-of-support-for-our-grantees/): As the COVID-19 pandemic drastically affects the world, our country, and our community, we are aware that many of our grantee partners face unprecedented challenges and concerns. What remains constant in this time of uncertainty is Pritzker Military Foundation’s unwavering commitment and support for the organizations and people we support through our grantmaking and impact investments. - [Awards And Aureates](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/awards-and-laureates/): The Pritzker Military Foundation has received honors and accolades for its commitment to the citizen solider and preservation of military history. It is the Foundation’s continued goal to invest in our service men and women and educate the broader public of their service and sacrifice. We are proud to have received the below recognitions. - [Home](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/): Fueled by a recognition of the singular role the military has played in American society, the Pritzker Military Foundation provides support aimed at deepening public understanding of that history, as well as protecting the health and well-being of our citizen soldiers. ## Grants - [Woody Williams Foundation](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/woody-williams-foundation-11/) - [Woody Williams Foundation](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/woody-williams-foundation-10/) - [Women In Military Service for America Memorial Foundation Inc.](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/women-in-military-service-for-america-memorial-foundation-inc-10/) - [Women in Military Service for America Memorial Foundation Inc.](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/women-in-military-service-for-america-memorial-foundation-inc-9/) - [Women in International Security](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/women-in-international-security-4/) - [Women in International Security](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/women-in-international-security-3/) - [WNET](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/wnet-3/) - [Window to the World Communications Inc.](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/window-to-the-world-communications-inc/) - [Wende Museum of the Cold War, The](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/wende-museum-of-the-cold-war-the-3/) - [Wende Museum of the Cold War, The](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/wende-museum-of-the-cold-war-the-2/) - [Veterans Moving Forward Inc](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/veterans-moving-forward-inc-2/) - [University of Chicago](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/university-of-chicago-7/) - [SOS America Foundation](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/sos-america-foundation-3/) - [Travis Manion Foundation](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/travis-manion-foundation-2/) - [Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/pearl-harbor-aviation-museum-2/) - [Somers Village & Town](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/somers-village-town-5/) - [Silver Hill Hospital Inc](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/silver-hill-hospital-inc-4/) - [Service Women’s Action Network](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/service-womens-action-network-6/) - [Pritzker Military Museum & Library](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/pritzker-military-museum-library/) - [PenFed Foundation](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/penfed-foundation-10/) - [PenFed Foundation](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/penfed-foundation-9/) - [OSS Society, Inc.](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/oss-society-inc-4/) - [P E F Israel Endowment Funds Inc](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/p-e-f-israel-endowment-funds-inc/) - [Our Military Kids Inc](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/our-military-kids-inc/) - [Our Corps Inc](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/our-corps-inc/) - [Norwich University](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/norwich-university-20/) - [Operation White Stork](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/operation-white-stork/) - [Operation Opportunity Foundation](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/operation-opportunity-foundation-3/) - [Odin’s Warrior Tribe](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/odins-warrior-tribe-8/) - [Norwich University](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/norwich-university-19/) - [Norwich University](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/norwich-university-18/) - [National WWII Museum and Memorial](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/national-wwii-museum-and-memorial-2/) - [Norwich University](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/norwich-university-17/) - [Navy SEAL Foundation](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/navy-seal-foundation-9/) - [Naval War College Foundation](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/naval-war-college-foundation-11/) - [Naval War College Foundation](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/naval-war-college-foundation/) - [National World War II Museum Inc.](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/national-world-war-ii-museum-inc-2/) - [National Coast Guard Museum Association, Inc., The](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/national-coast-guard-museum-association-inc-the-2/) - [National World War II Museum Inc.](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/national-world-war-ii-museum-inc/) - [National History Day](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/national-history-day/) - [Museum of the American Revolution](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/museum-of-the-american-revolution/) - [Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/intrepid-sea-air-space-museum-7/) - [Museum of Aviation at Robins Air Force Base Georgia Foundation Inc](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/museum-of-aviation-at-robins-air-force-base-georgia-foundation-inc/) - [Mission Edge/Task Force Movement](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/mission-edge-task-force-movement/) - [Michael Teolis Singers](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/michael-teolis-singers/) - [Marine Corps University Foundation, Inc.](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/marine-corps-university-foundation-inc-3/) - [Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/marine-corps-scholarship-foundation-7/) - [Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/marine-corps-scholarship-foundation-6/) - [Marine Corps Association and Foundation](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/marine-corps-association-and-foundation-4/) - [Marine Corps Association Foundation](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/marine-corps-association-foundation/) - [Louisiana National Guard Foundation](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/louisiana-national-guard-foundation/) - [Lincoln Presidential Foundation](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/lincoln-presidential-foundation-2/) - [Laurent House Foundation](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/laurent-house-foundation-3/) - [Kids Rank](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/kids-rank-11/) - [Kids Rank](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/kids-rank-10/) - [Kenosha Area Business Alliance Foundation, The](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/kenosha-area-business-alliance-foundation-the/) - [Jewish Institute for National Security of America, The](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/jewish-institute-for-nation-security-of-america-the/) - [Gettysburg Foundation](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/gettysburg-foundation-5/) - [Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/intrepid-sea-air-space-museum-6/) - [Inter-University Seminar on Armed Forces and Society](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/inter-university-seminar-on-armed-forces-and-society-4/) - [International Spy Museum](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/international-spy-museum-7/) - [International Spy Museum](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/international-spy-museum-6/) - [Independence Seaport Museum](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/independence-seaport-museum-2/) - [Illinois Joining Forces Foundation](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/illinois-joining-forces-foundation/) - [Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/illinois-holocaust-museum-and-education-center-11/) - [Illinois Equal Justice Foundation](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/illinois-equal-justice-foundation/) - [Hawaii Army Museum Society](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/hawaii-army-museum-society/) - [Girl Security](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/girl-security/) - [Fort Campbell Historical Foundation Inc](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/fort-campbell-historical-foundation-inc/) - [George C. Marshall Research Foundation](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/george-c-marshall-research-foundation/) - [Fort Ticonderoga Association](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/fort-ticonderoga-association/) - [Citizen Soldier Education Foundation Inc, The](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/citizen-soldier-education-foundation-inc-the/) - [Fort Campbell Historical Foundation](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/fort-campbell-historical-foundation-3/) - [Elizabeth Dole Foundation](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/elizabeth-dole-foundation-8/) - [Command and General Staff College Foundation](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/command-and-general-staff-college-foundation/) - [Combined Arms](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/combined-arms-2/) - [Army Women’s Foundation](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/army-womens-foundation-7/) - [Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/children-of-fallen-patriots-foundation/) - [Chicago Veterans](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/chicago-veterans/) - [Chicago Council Navy League of the United States](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/chicago-council-navy-league-of-the-united-states-5/) - [Business Executives for National Security (BENS)](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/business-executives-for-national-security-bens/) - [Blue Star Families Inc](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/blue-star-families-inc-2/) - [Association of Former Intelligence Officers](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/association-of-former-intelligence-officers-5/) - [Army Heritage Center Foundation](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/army-heritage-center-foundation-2/) - [Army Scholarship Foundation Inc](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/army-scholarship-foundation-inc/) - [Airborne & Special Operations Museum Foundation](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/airborne-special-operations-museum-foundation-4/) - [Army Heritage Center Foundation](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/army-heritage-center-foundation/) - [Armed Forces Council of Chicago](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/armed-forces-council-of-chicago-3/) - [American Battlefield Trust](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/american-battlefield-trust-3/) - [United States Foundation for the Commemoration of the World Wars, The](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/united-states-foundation-for-the-commemoration-of-the-world-wars-the/) - [Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Memorial Squad](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/abraham-lincoln-national-cemetery-memorial-squad/) - [Woody Williams Foundation](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/woody-williams-foundation-9/) - [Woody Williams Foundation](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/woody-williams-foundation-8/) - [The Wende Museum of the Cold War](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/the-wende-museum-of-the-cold-war-4/) - [Association of Former Intelligence Officers](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/association-of-former-intelligence-officers-4/) - [Chicago Council Navy League of the United States](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/chicago-council-navy-league-of-the-united-states-4/) - [Coast Guard Foundation](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/coast-guard-foundation-3/) - [The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/the-colonial-williamsburg-foundation-3/) - [Citizen Soldier Education Foundation Inc](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/citizen-soldier-education-foundation-inc/) - [Army Women’s Foundation](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/grant/army-womens-foundation-6/) ## News - [The Pritzker Military Foundation Donates $700K to Military Organizations](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/news/the-pritzker-military-foundation-donates-700k-to-military-organizations/): The Pritzker Military Foundation announces grants totaling $700,000 to three military and veteran-focused nonprofit organizations in November, Military Veteran and Families Month. Funds will support the construction of a comfort home for veterans and their families near a healthcare center, through the Fisher House Foundation, the National World War II Museum’s International Conference and an Entrepreneur Training Program through The PenFed Foundation. - [The Pritzker Military Foundation Announces a Challenge Grant of $2M to Elizabeth Dole Foundation](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/news/the-pritzker-military-foundation-announces-a-challenge-grant-of-2m-to-elizabeth-dole-foundation/): A $2 million challenge grant from the  Pritzker Military Foundation on behalf of the Pritzker Military Museum & Library was announced. The gift, which will be payable over four years, will support the Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s caregiver programs and community outreach. - [Pritzker Military Foundation Donates 500K to US Naval Institute](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/news/pritzker-military-foundation-donates-500k-to-us-naval-institute/): The Pritzker Military Foundation has committed $500,000 to fund an endowment in support of operations at the U.S. Naval Institute’s Jack C. Taylor Conference Center. - [The Pritzker Military Foundation Gifts $500K to Support Norwich University Military Writers’ Symposium](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/news/the-pritzker-military-foundation-gifts-500k-to-support-norwich-university-military-writers-symposium/): The Pritzker Military Foundation, a longtime philanthropic partner of the Norwich University Military Writers’ Symposium, announces a commitment of $500,000 to create an endowment for the program. An additional $500,000 in matching funds is available under the grant. - [Pritzker Military Foundation Announces Gifts to Two Memorial Foundations](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/news/pritzker-military-foundation-announces-gifts-to-two-memorial-foundations/): The Pritzker Military Foundation announced commitments to support the Woody Williams Foundation and National Infantry Museum memorial monuments. The Woody Williams Foundation has been awarded $222,500 with the possibility of an additional $50,000 via a challenge grant. The National Infantry Museum Foundation will receive $15,000 for their 2023 rededication of the Global War on Terrorism memorial. - [Pritzker Military Foundation Supports Military Families with Grant](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/news/pritzker-military-foundation-supports-military-families-with-grant/): In April, the Pritzker Military Foundation announced a $90,000 gift to Kids Rank, a service-based organization developed specifically for military children. Installments of $15,000 were committed to the organization in support of monthlong activities during Month of the Military Child (MOMC). - [International Spy Museum Receives $150,000 Grant from Pritzker Military Foundation](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/news/international-spy-museum-receives-150000-grant-from-pritzker-military-foundation/): The International Spy Museum (SPY), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit museum, has been awarded a $150,000 grant from the Pritzker Military Foundation, on behalf of the Pritzker Military Museum & Library, to support youth and adult educational programs and initiatives related to espionage and the Cold War. - [Honoring Minority Veterans, A Century Later](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/news/honoring-minority-veterans-a-century-later/): The Pritzker Military Foundation, on behalf of the Pritzker Military Museum & Library, are pleased to sponsor the Valor Medals Review Task Forces' work in conducting the world’s first systematic review of WWI military records. - [Alexander Vindman lands first Pritzker Military Foundation fellowship](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/news/alexander-vindman-lands-first-pritzker-military-foundation-fellowship/): Retired Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman was appointed as the Pritzker Military Foundation's first Pritzker Military Fellow. - [Operation HerStory to send women veterans on state’s first all-female Honor Flight](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/news/operation-herstory-to-send-women-veterans-on-states-first-all-female-honor-flight/): A program called Operation HerStory wants to send 100 of those women in Illinois on an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., where they will tour war monuments for a day and be celebrated for their service upon their return home. - [Colonel Pritzker: A Chicago Billionaire Focuses on Veterans, LGBTQ Causes, and More](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/news/colonel-pritzker-a-chicago-billionaire-focuses-on-veterans-lgbtq-causes-and-more/): While families like the Waltons and Kochs might be more well known, the Pritzker family of Chicago also holds enormous wealth. - [“One ‘Aw, Shit’ Wipes out a Thousand Attaboys”: Why Billionaire GOP Donor Jennifer Pritzker Is Abandoning Trump After Coming out as Trans](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/news/one-aw-shit-wipes-out-a-thousand-attaboys-why-billionaire-gop-donor-jennifer-pritzker-is-abandoning-trump-after-coming-out-as-trans/): For the liberal Pritzker dynasty, Jennifer’s politics were the problem, never her identity. But the former lieutenant colonel says she’s had enough of the president’s hate. “I don’t want to see my life, and the life of people like me, become a political poker chip.” - [PT-305 USS Sudden Jerk Restoration | The National WWII Museum](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/news/pt-305-uss-sudden-jerk-restoration-the-national-wwii-museum-rare-wwii-patrol-boat-gets-new-lease-on-life/): Supporting the restoration of a historical WWII Patrol-torpedo boat. - [Col. (IL) Jennifer Pritzker (Retired): GOP’s Policies ‘Marginalize Me Out of Existence’](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/news/jennifer-pritzker-gops-policies-marginalize-me-out-of-existence/): Col. (IL) Jennifer Pritzker, IL ARNG (Retired) sits down with WTTW Chicago's Carol Marin, to review her perspectives on transgender military service, the current Republican Party, and more. - [Why should I support a political party that is marginalizing me out of existence?](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/news/why-should-i-support-a-political-party-that-is-marginalizing-me-out-of-existence/): An opinion piece by Jennifer Pritzker, retired Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army, is President of TAWANI Enterprises and Chair of the Pritzker Military Museum & Library. - [Pritzker Military Museum & Library Supports Campaign](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/news/pritzker-military-museum-library-supports-campaign/): The Pritzker Military Museum & Library, through the Pritzker Military Foundation, has made a commitment of $1 million to support the construction of the National Museum of the United States Army. In recognition of the commitment, the Pritzker Military Museum & Library will sponsor the “Army in the Cold War” exhibit in the Cold War Gallery of the Museum. - [Gender Status Does Not Distract the Military. Hiding Who You Are Does.](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/news/gender-status-doesnt-distract-the-military-hiding-who-you-are-does/): Being openly transgender is not nearly as distracting to soldiers as the President announcing that we will no longer be able to do the job we’ve been hired to do. ## Press Releases - [Pritzker Military Foundation Gifts PFLAG National $10K for Military Families with LGBTQ+ Loved Ones](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/press-release/pritzker-military-foundation-pflag-grant/) - [Pritzker Military Foundation Invests in the Future by Honoring the Past at the U.S. Army War College](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/press-release/pritzker-military-foundation-us-army-war-college/) - [Pritzker Military Foundation Supports The Henry Ford Museum with $10,000 Grant to Preserve Civil Rights Movement Oral Histories](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/press-release/pmf-supports-the-henry-ford-museum/) - [Pritzker Military Foundation Commits $20,000 to Support Transgender Service Members](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/press-release/pritzker-military-foundation-commits-20000-to-support-transgender-service-members/) - [Pritzker Military Foundation Provides $20,000 Gift for Military Children’s Extracurricular Programs](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/press-release/pritzker-military-foundation-military-childrens-extracurricular-programs/): The Pritzker Military Foundation, founded by Lieutenant Colonel Jennifer N. Pritzker (Retired), has announced a $20,000 donation to Our Military Kids, along with a matching challenge grant of up to $20,000 available through December 31, 2026. - [Pritzker Military Foundation Helps Carry On Chicago’s Historic Tradition of Holiday Giving](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/press-release/pritzker-military-foundation-helps-carry-on-chicagos-historic-tradition-of-holiday-giving/) - [Colonel Jennifer N. Pritzker’s Pritzker Military Foundation Awards $110,000 to Aid Veterans and Military Families](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/press-release/colonel-jennifer-n-pritzkers-pritzker-military-foundation-awards-110000-to-aid-veterans-and-military-families/) - [Pritzker Military Foundation Invests In Future Female Security Leaders](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/press-release/pritzker-military-foundation-invests-in-future-female-security-leaders/) - [Pritzker Military Foundation Donates $5M to Fort Campbell Historical Foundation](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/press-release/pritzker-military-foundation-donates-5m-to-fort-campbell-historical-foundation/) - [The Pritzker Military Foundation Donates $100K Toward the 100th Fisher House Construction](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/press-release/the-pritzker-military-foundation-donates-100k-toward-the-100th-fisher-house-construction/): The Pritzker Military Foundation (PMF), founded by Colonel (IL) Jennifer N. Pritzker, IL ARNG (Retired), has announced a $100,000 donation to the Fisher House Foundation to aid in the construction of its 100th Fisher House. This new facility will be located at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago/Great Lakes and is expected to be completed in 2025. The PMF has a history of generous contributions totaling $500,000 to various Fisher Houses, including those at the Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, the, Minneapolis VA Medical Center, the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans' Hospital in San Antonio, Texas, at Fort Liberty, North Carolina (formerly Fort Bragg) and now in North Chicago. - [The Pritzker Military Foundation Announces Charitable Gifts to Marine Corps Association Foundation](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/press-release/the-pritzker-military-foundation-announces-charitable-gifts-to-marine-corps-association-foundation/): The Pritzker Military Foundation (PMF) and its founder, Colonel (IL) Jennifer N. Pritzker, IL ARNG (Retired), announced charitable gifts to the Marine Corps Association Foundation (MCA) to support a three-year pilot program to select ROTC schools, representing all branches of the military. The program will be administered by the MCA. A total of more than $800k is specifically designated for operating expenses of the PMF annual Reserved Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) merit awards and staff ride programs. - [The Pritzker Military Foundation Announces a Charitable Grant to Combined Arms to Expand Outreach to Veterans](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/press-release/the-pritzker-military-foundation-announces-a-charitable-grant-to-combined-arms-to-expand-outreach-to-veterans/): The Pritzker Military Foundation and its founder, Colonel (IL) Jennifer N. Pritzker, IL ARNG (Retired), announced a charitable grant of $20,000 to Combined Arms, a not-for-profit organization that connects military veterans to support services through an interconnected technological network with the aim of helping veterans thrive. Under the terms of the agreement, Combined Arms will use the funds exclusively for marketing initiatives and national outreach efforts. Since the technological platform’s success is dependent upon veteran utilization of the network and service providers’ participation, additional communication efforts will enhance Combined Arms’ ability to carry out its mission. The funding will also help Combined Arms expand outreach to previously underserved areas and additional state service provider partners. - [Pritzker Military Foundation Announces a Charitable Gift to Massachusetts General Hospital](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/press-release/massachusetts-general-hospital/): The Pritzker Military Foundation and its founder, Colonel (IL) Jennifer N. Pritzker, IL ARNG (Retired), announced a charitable gift to the Massachusetts General Hospital (Mass General) in the amount of $100,000. The gift is specifically designated for the Home Base “Intensive Clinical Program for Families of the Fallen (ICPFF),” an outpatient treatment program designed to help heal the invisible wounds of war and support the clinical needs of veterans and their families. The entirety of the gift is scheduled to be paid in 2024. - [Pritzker Military Foundation Announces a Charitable Challenge Grant for a Memorial Scholarship at Norwich University](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/press-release/pritzker-military-foundation-announces-a-charitable-challenge-grant-for-a-memorial-scholarship-at-norwich-university/): CHICAGO – May 9, 2024 –Pritzker Military Foundation and its founder, Colonel (IL) Jennifer N. Pritzker, IL ARNG (Retired), announced a challenge grant that will match private cash donations of up to $250,000 to fund a new scholarship at Norwich University, a not-for-profit, private military college in Northfield, VT. The grant will create an endowed fund for a memorial scholarship in the name of GEN Gordon R. Sullivan, a 1959 graduate of Norwich University and a highly decorated veteran of the U.S. Army.  Known as the “Sullivan Scholarship,” the scholarship will provide merit-based awards to both cadets and civilians in good academic standing, with preference given to students from Massachusetts – the birthplace of GEN Sullivan. The challenge grant period opened on April 1, 2024, and will close on March 31, 2027. - [The Pritzker Military Foundation Donates $700K to Military Organizations in Honor of Veterans Day and National Veteran and Military Families Month](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/press-release/the-pritzker-military-foundation-donates-700k-to-military-organizations-in-honor-of-veterans-day-and-national-veteran-and-military-families-month/) - [Pritzker Military Foundation Announces Gift to Air Force Museum Foundation for the Air Force’s Birthday](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/press-release/pritzker-military-foundation-announces-gift-to-air-force-museum-foundation-for-the-air-forces-birthday/): In observance of the Air Force’s 76th birthday, the Pritzker Military Foundation announces a commitment of $25,000 to support the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force’s  “Enlisted Force: Foundation of Air & Space Power” exhibit. An additional $25,000 in matching funds are available under the grant.   - [Pritzker Military Foundation Announces Gift to National Coast Guard Museum](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/press-release/pritzker-military-foundation-announces-gift-to-national-coast-guard-museum/): The Pritzker Military Foundation announces a commitment of $500,000 to support construction of the National Coast Guard Museum in New London, Conn., as well as the development of galleries/exhibits and programming. An additional $500,000 in matching funds are available under the grant.   - [Jennifer Pritzker’s Military Foundation Donates Nearly $1M to Museums Across the Country](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/press-release/jennifer-pritzkers-military-foundation-donates-nearly-1m-to-museums-across-the-country/): CHICAGO – May 17, 2023 –The Pritzker Military Foundation announces grants totaling $875,000 to support educational programs and renovation/construction projects at four museums across the country. An additional $425,000 in matching funds are available under these grants. - [Pritzker Military Foundation Supports Military Families with $90,000 Grant During Month of the Military Child](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/press-release/pritzker-military-foundation-supports-military-families-with-90000-grant-during-month-of-the-military-child/): CHICAGO – April 6, 2023 – The Pritzker Military Foundation announces a $90,000 gift to Kids Rank, a service-based organization developed specifically for military children. Installments of $15,000 were committed to the organization in support of monthlong activities during Month of the Military Child (MOMC). - [Pritzker Military Foundation Honors Women In International Security with $25,000 Grant During Women’s History Month](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/press-release/pritzker-military-foundation-honors-women-in-international-security-with-25000-grant-during-womens-history-month/): CHICAGO – March 9, 2023 – The Pritzker Military Foundation announces a $25,000 gift to Women In International Security (WIIS), a global organization dedicated to advancing women’s leadership and achieving gender equality in international peace and security. Two installments of $12,500 were committed to the organization in support of interview transcription and editing for research on women’s integration into U.S. military ground combat units. - [Pritzker Military Foundation Awards Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman the first Pritzker Military Fellowship at the Lawfare Institute](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/press-release/pritzker-military-foundation-awards-lt-col-alexander-vindman-the-first-pritzker-military-fellowship-at-the-lawfare-institute/): The Pritzker Military Foundation, on behalf of the Pritzker Military Museum & Library, has named Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman as the inaugural Pritzker Military Fellow through the Lawfare Institute. This grant will support Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman’s research, writing and public engagements on topics of national security, defense, civil-military affairs, and public service, over the next two-years. - [TAWANI Enterprises President and CEO Col. Jennifer Pritzker Named a Crain’s 2020 Notable Veteran Executive](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/press-release/tawani-enterprises-president-and-ceo-col-jennifer-pritzker-named-a-crains-2020-notable-veteran-executive/): CHICAGO, Nov. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TAWANI Enterprises is pleased to announce its President and CEO, Col. Jennifer Pritzker, was named a 2020 Notable Veteran Executive by Crain's Chicago Business. The award recognizes veterans with an executive position making a mark in various industries including law, banking, real estate, investment management, and logistics. - [Tom Hanks joins Elizabeth Dole Foundation to honor Michelle Obama, Senator Patty Murray and Congressman Phil Roe at annual gala for veteran caregivers](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/press-release/tom-hanks-joins-elizabeth-dole-foundation-to-honor-michelle-obama-senator-patty-murray-and-congressman-phil-roe-at-annual-gala-for-veteran-caregivers/): WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 18, 2019) – Senators Elizabeth and Bob Dole will host the Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s second annual Heroes and History Makers, a special evening honoring military and veteran caregivers, on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at 7 p.m. at The Anthem in Washington, D.C. - [U.S. World War I Centennial Commission Announces Final Approval Of Design For New National World War I Memorial In Washington, DC](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/press-release/u-s-world-war-i-centennial-commission-announces-final-approval-of-design-for-new-national-world-war-i-memorial-in-washington-dc/): WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The design for the new National World War I Memorial on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, DC received final approval on Thursday from the United States Commission of Fine Arts (CFA). - [Jennifer Pritzker ContributesOne Million Dollars to Army Historical Foundation](https://pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/press-release/jennifer-pritzker-contributes-one-million-dollars-to-army-historical-foundation/): Colonel (IL) Jennifer N. Pritzker, IL ARNG (Retired), through the Pritzker Military Foundation has committed $1 Million to the Army Historical Foundation (AHF), a nonprofit organization who seeks to educate future Americans to fully appreciate the sacrifices that generations of Soldiers have made for the freedoms of the United States.