Our Commitment and Values

We work hand-in-hand with partners to address economic equality and advance social justice.

Here in Chicago, we cannot move forward as a city without addressing the historic and systemic disinvestment on the South and West sides. We believe economic opportunity should be available for everyone, and there is no shortage of bold ideas.

That’s why every partnership we build and investment we make is driven by the following values:

  • Connect Deeply

    We embrace partnerships and welcome opportunities to collaborate on promising efforts that could yield positive outcomes for families in Chicago. We seek to learn from the insights and experiences of others to advance our foundation’s mission.

  • Take Thoughtful, Bold Risk

    Since complex problems require bold solutions, we support strong leaders, ideas, and initiatives that have the potential to be transformative or disruptive. We take calculated risks to seed a new approach or scale a promising idea.

  • Act with Care

    We value every person’s unique perspective, experience, and contribution. We approach each relationship and investment with integrity, humility, and respect. We act after carefully considering the potential impact of our participation.

  • Learn and Improve

    Communities continue to change and evolve. We stay informed and engaged in order to be responsive. We prioritize continuous learning and evaluation so that the Pritzker Traubert Foundation, our grantees, and our partners can improve over time.