Celebrating Charles’ Legacy: Read the Press Release
Three generations ago, Frederick H. Prince and his wife Abbie Norman Prince established a philanthropic legacy by creating the Prince Charitable Trusts. Over time, their heirs have created giving programs in cities where the Prince family has deep and long-standing ties: Chicago, Illinois; Washington, DC; and, Newport, Rhode Island.
Today, our philanthropy remains focused on these geographic regions, with support directed toward the arts, the environment, youth programs, health initiatives, and other areas of giving.
We are a family foundation that believes in the capacity of non-profit organizations to change lives, to improve communities and to advance ideas. In standing with the organizations we fund, we strive to add muscle to their might with operating, project, and capacity-building grants and special awards for their often unique and unheralded work.
We are the Prince Charitable Trusts. We were established in 1947, and what matters most to us has always mattered to us: compassionate, committed and responsive philanthropy. We invite you to get to know us and the organizations we support.
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Tim Ervin, Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
Photo Credit: Kate Whitney Lucey Photography, courtesy of MLK Community Center
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Anacostia Business Development
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Newport Tree Conservancy
Partnering with Us
At Prince Charitable Trusts, we know there are people and groups doing great work that we have not yet met. To help you decide if we are the right potential partner for your mission, please follow these steps:
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Review Our Funding Areas & Regional Priorities: We focus our limited funding on specific areas in Chicago, Washington, DC, and Newport where we can provide the most impactful support.
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Share Your Mission: If your work aligns with our focus areas, please share a brief overview through our Community Inquiry Form. This form is an easy way to connect with us and helps us stay informed about the evolving work in the communities we serve.
We respect your time and the energy you pour into your community. We review these submissions to discover new partners whose work aligns with our priorities. Thank you for your commitment.
Our New Application Portal
To streamline the process for our partners, Prince Charitable Trusts has transitioned to the Temelio platform for all submissions. Please note that guidelines and login credentials from our previous system are no longer active. To help you navigate this change, we have provided an Instructional Guide on how to access and use the new platform.
Chicago
Spring 2026 applications are due March 4. An open-call application process for a participatory grantmaking program integrating the arts and the environment will be shared in summer 2026.
Washington
Spring 2026 Deadlines: March 30 for Healthy Food Systems and Active Civic Space.
Fall 2026 Deadlines: September 28 for Land Conservation and Smart Growth, Just Democracy.
Newport
All applications are now closed.
Connect with Us
For grant-related inquiries in Chicago and Newport, email
Sharon Robison at srobison@princetrusts.org
For grant-related inquiries in Washington, DC, email
Yena Choi at ychoi@princetrusts.org
Chicago and Newport: 312-216-1962
Washington, DC: 202-728-0646
Locations
Chicago, IL
Washington, DC
Newport, RI
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