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 giving remains concentrated in these geographic areas, while also reflecting a widening circle of compassion, demonstrated by our support of the arts, environment, youth, health 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 Alliance for the Great Lakes
2022 Giving
Total $6,678,330
Does not include the MacArthur Fund for the Arts at Prince, which totaled 2,055,148 in 2022 or Prince-MARPAT, which totaled $77,000
Areas of Interest
- ARTS AND CULTURE, CULTURAL HERITAGE | $1,136,330
- CAPITAL (CHICAGO and NEWPORT) | $510,000
- ENVIRONMENT | $2,198,000
- HEALTH ( CHICAGO and DC) | $907,000
- HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES (NEWPORT) | $581,500
- JUST DEMOCRACY | $465,000
- OTHER | $305,500
- YOUTH (CHICAGO) | $575,000
Photo Credit: Kate Whitney Lucey Photography, courtesy of MLK Community Center
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Anacostia Business Development
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Kartemquin
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Newport Tree Conservancy
Photo Credit: Courtesy of John F. Kennedy Center Washington National Opera
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Millennium Park
What to know now
Washington, DC
We are hiring!
The DC Program has new position open – Grants Manager. This position supports the DC Program and office and creates a culture that values the importance of an efficient, flexible, and technology-based grants management process. They lead, manage, and execute the DC grantmaking processes and policies with a focus on continual improvement. The Grants Manager also provides general operational support and administrative support for Co-Executive Director in DC and the CFO. The position operates on a hybrid schedule and the office is located in Washington, DC. For more information and to apply click HERE.
Chicago
The Chicago program is not accepting proposals in its Arts, Ending Youth Homelessness, Sports-based Youth Development, or Violence Reduction programs in 2024. Organizations funded in these program areas in 2023 may reapply following the instructions they received via email.
Aya Initiative
We are currently accepting applications for the Aya Initiative. Deadline, March 1st.
For more information visit the Aya Initiative Page.
Newport, RI
Grant Deadline: June, 14, 2024
Details about this years process will be added soon.
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Chicago and Newport: 312-419-8700
Washington, DC: 202-728-0646
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