Margot and Tom Pritzker Science Foundation is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, registered in 2024, with $423,325,986 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 87% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$423.3M
▲ 1202.3% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$4.4M
Net assets
$449.6M
Employees
0
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Margot and Tom Pritzker Science Foundation: 87% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Margot and Tom Pritzker Science Foundation: 1213 mo reserves · +99% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Margot and Tom Pritzker Science Foundation: 3 of 6 checks met earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Margot and Tom Pritzker Science Foundation: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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See schedule othe mission of the foundation is to promote social welfare by focusing on the advancement of science for the betterment of society.
A grant was made to the university of chicago to train a new generation of interdisciplinary scientists, and foster new collaborations with partners worldwide. core to this initiative was an ai+science conference organized by the university.
Revenue grew from $1.5M (FY2022) to $423.3M (FY2024) across 3 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
98.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$449.6M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$449.6M
Salaries & benefits
$260K
6% of expenses
Board members
1
1 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $423,325,986▲1202% | $4,447,945▲116% | $449,637,323▲1362% | $449,637,323▲1362% | 990 |
| 2023 | $32,507,049▲2067% | $2,054,606▲72.2% | $30,759,282▲9925% | $30,759,282▲9925% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,500,000 | $1,193,161 | $306,839 | $306,839 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Highest-paid: Maroon Private Trust Company LLC — $260,000 (5.85% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maroon Private Trust Company LLC | Trustee | 1 | $260,000 |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| The Pritzker Organization LLC | Investment Advisory Services | $462,860 |
1 grant totaling $3.5M in FY2024. All grants made by Margot and Tom Pritzker Science Foundation →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Chicago | Biology center and ai fund | $3,500,000 |
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Data for Margot and Tom Pritzker Science Foundation (EIN 88-3935630) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.