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
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
Information about upcoming deadlines and opportunities
PCT Chicago’s Grantmaking Will Focus Primarily on the Arts and Environmental Justice Beginning in 2025. Important dates and deadlines related to Chicago’s programs are located here.
Aya Initiative – Please check back on January 15 for updated information on the 2025 Aya Initiative Application.
Spring 2025 applications are due on February 24, 2025. Please note that unsolicited proposals will not be considered or reviewed.
For more information, please check out our application page.
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