What We Do
Significantly increasing economic opportunity for individuals and families will require our city to come together, dream big, and act boldly.
We are ready to do our part by adding our resources—passion, experience, and capital—to help more individuals and communities thrive.
Pritzker Traubert Foundation actively partners with business and community leaders, nonprofit organizations, foundations, and government agencies to advance three investment priorities:
Our Strategic Priorities
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Community Development
Supporting community-led efforts to promote economic and community growth through investments in local leaders and catalytic development projects.
Our flagship initiative, Chicago Prize, is founded on the belief that community leaders are best positioned to create catalytic change in their communities but often lack access to the resources and other supports needed to execute those community plans.
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Workforce
Providing visionary leaders with flexible capital to connect BIPOC talent to high-growth careers at scale.
We focus on building a more inclusive workforce by removing systemic barriers and connecting more people to Chicago’s fast-growing industries. Key investments toward our goal of building a more inclusive workforce include P33, Elevate's Clean Energy Contractor Program, Skills for Chicagoland's Future, and National Louis University's Accelerate U.
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Strengthening Democracy
Advancing initiatives that promote and strengthen democratic values and healthy civic engagement.
A vibrant, inclusive democracy that includes all Chicagoans is foundational to an equitable economy. Pritzker Traubert Foundation invests in strategies that promote strong local journalism, protect and expand civil rights, and strengthen Chicago’s civic collaboration.