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John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation (IL)
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is one of the nation's largest independent foundations.
The foundation supports creative people and effective institutions that are committed to building more just, verdant, and peaceful world. They work to defend human rights, advance global conservation, and security.
The foundation promotes the development of knowledge and individual creativity. They also work to strengthen institutions, improve public policy, and provide public information by supporting public interest media.
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The foundation supports creative people and effective institutions that are committed to building more just, verdant, and peaceful world. They work to defend human rights, advance global conservation, and security.
The foundation promotes the development of knowledge and individual creativity. They also work to strengthen institutions, improve public policy, and provide public information by supporting public interest media.
Web Address
www.macfound.org
Social Media Links
YouTube - www.youtube.com/user/macfound
Twitter - @macfound
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Here's What We Know About Meghan Markle's Giving
Foundation: Carnegie Corporation of New York, MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Lumina Foundation, Ford Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Simons Foundation
Archewell's work spans a range of issue areas that mostly track with Meghan's charitable interests before her marriage.Meghan served as patron to four organizations: the National Theatre, the...more
Foundation: Carnegie Corporation of New York, MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Lumina Foundation, Ford Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Simons Foundation
Archewell's work spans a range of issue areas that mostly track with Meghan's charitable interests before her marriage.Meghan served as patron to four organizations: the National Theatre, the...more
Amazon MGM Studios Producers Awards - sundance.org
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Archewell's work spans a range of issue areas that mostly track with Meghan's charitable interests before her marriage.Meghan served as patron to four organizations: the National Theatre, the...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Archewell's work spans a range of issue areas that mostly track with Meghan's charitable interests before her marriage.Meghan served as patron to four organizations: the National Theatre, the...more
Green 990s: What Are Four Major Donor Couples Funding? - Inside Philanthropy
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Sea Change Foundation
Archewell's work spans a range of issue areas that mostly track with Meghan's charitable interests before her marriage.Meghan served as patron to four organizations: the National Theatre, the...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Sea Change Foundation
Archewell's work spans a range of issue areas that mostly track with Meghan's charitable interests before her marriage.Meghan served as patron to four organizations: the National Theatre, the...more
Beyond Benevolence: Investing in India's Equitable Climate Future
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
A notable shift is underway in India, where climate-first approaches, focused primarily on emissions reduction, are evolving too.Climate strategies are now being crafted not just to address numbers...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
A notable shift is underway in India, where climate-first approaches, focused primarily on emissions reduction, are evolving too.Climate strategies are now being crafted not just to address numbers...more
Journalism's Funding Surge: Philanthropic Opportunities Grow to Address the Complex ...
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The end of 2024 was marked by a flurry of announcements of investments and grants being awarded to news organizations across the U.S.Press Forward has a commitment of $500 million over the next five...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The end of 2024 was marked by a flurry of announcements of investments and grants being awarded to news organizations across the U.S.Press Forward has a commitment of $500 million over the next five...more
Donor Intent Watch – October 2024 - Philanthropy Roundtable
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The end of 2024 was marked by a flurry of announcements of investments and grants being awarded to news organizations across the U.S.Press Forward has a commitment of $500 million over the next five...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The end of 2024 was marked by a flurry of announcements of investments and grants being awarded to news organizations across the U.S.Press Forward has a commitment of $500 million over the next five...more
A celebration of Dr. Kole Ahmed Shettima and 30 years of the MacArthur Foundation in Nigeria
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The end of 2024 was marked by a flurry of announcements of investments and grants being awarded to news organizations across the U.S.Press Forward has a commitment of $500 million over the next five...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The end of 2024 was marked by a flurry of announcements of investments and grants being awarded to news organizations across the U.S.Press Forward has a commitment of $500 million over the next five...more
Investment for Impact in the Midwest - MacArthur Foundation
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The end of 2024 was marked by a flurry of announcements of investments and grants being awarded to news organizations across the U.S.Press Forward has a commitment of $500 million over the next five...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The end of 2024 was marked by a flurry of announcements of investments and grants being awarded to news organizations across the U.S.Press Forward has a commitment of $500 million over the next five...more
Indian American professor researching Dalit women gets $800k MacArthur 'genius' grant
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The end of 2024 was marked by a flurry of announcements of investments and grants being awarded to news organizations across the U.S.Press Forward has a commitment of $500 million over the next five...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The end of 2024 was marked by a flurry of announcements of investments and grants being awarded to news organizations across the U.S.Press Forward has a commitment of $500 million over the next five...more
Juan Felipe Herrera receives MacArthur Fellowship | UCR News | UC Riverside
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The end of 2024 was marked by a flurry of announcements of investments and grants being awarded to news organizations across the U.S.Press Forward has a commitment of $500 million over the next five...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The end of 2024 was marked by a flurry of announcements of investments and grants being awarded to news organizations across the U.S.Press Forward has a commitment of $500 million over the next five...more
Illustrative Grants from MacArthur Foundation
Woodstock Institute-$200,000
Washington State's Administrative Office of the Courts-$380,000
Washington State University-$300,000
Volunteers of America-$2,000,000
Urban Institute-$30,000
Vera Institute of Justice-$600,000
University of Washington Daniel J. Evans School of Public Affairs-$285,000
University of Southern California-$250,000
University of Southern California, School of Cinematic Arts-$485,000
University of Pennsylvania, School of Social Policy & Practice-$30,000
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