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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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Foundation: Fidelity Foundation, MacArthur Foundation
As philanthropy has evolved, she has helped numerous nongovernmental organizations diversify their philanthropic portfolios to keep pace...more
Foundation: Fidelity Foundation, MacArthur Foundation
As philanthropy has evolved, she has helped numerous nongovernmental organizations diversify their philanthropic portfolios to keep pace...more
Hanif Abdurraqib, Tom Lin receive Carnegie literary awards
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Last year, he was named a recipient of a MacArthur Foundation “genius grant.” Lin also has vivid library memories, notably the children's section...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Last year, he was named a recipient of a MacArthur Foundation “genius grant.” Lin also has vivid library memories, notably the children's section...more
Six NGOs from State selected for GROW Fund grants - DTNext.in
Foundation: Gates Foundation, MacArthur Foundation
The GROW Fund is supported by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Manan Trust, Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies, MacArthur...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, MacArthur Foundation
The GROW Fund is supported by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Manan Trust, Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies, MacArthur...more
Want to fix the climate? Fix the economy | Greenbiz
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The economy's connection to the environment. At the heart of this idea is the circular economy, an approach to designing, producing and using...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The economy's connection to the environment. At the heart of this idea is the circular economy, an approach to designing, producing and using...more
Fossil-Fuel Divestment Gains Momentum in Philanthropy
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Surdna Foundation, Ford Foundation, McKnight Foundation
Two of the world's biggest foundations have decided to get out of the fossil fuel business, the New York Times reports. The Ford Foundation, which has $16 billion in assets, says it will no...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Surdna Foundation, Ford Foundation, McKnight Foundation
Two of the world's biggest foundations have decided to get out of the fossil fuel business, the New York Times reports. The Ford Foundation, which has $16 billion in assets, says it will no...more
Twenty Nonfiction Film Projects Receive Grants from Sundance Institute Documentary Film Program
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Open Society Foundations
Grants are made possible by The Open Society Foundations, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, and the Kendeda...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Open Society Foundations
Grants are made possible by The Open Society Foundations, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, and the Kendeda...more
Realscreen » Archive » Sundance Institute's Documentary Film Program unveils non-fiction grants
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Open Society Foundations
The grants are made possible by The Open Society Foundations, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, and the Kendeda...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Open Society Foundations
The grants are made possible by The Open Society Foundations, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, and the Kendeda...more
Howard Hughes Medical Institute Commits $2 Billion to Diversify Pipeline of Scientists
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Google.org, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, MacArthur Foundation, Lumina Foundation, Duke Endowment, Goldman Sachs Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies
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Foundation: Gates Foundation, Google.org, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, MacArthur Foundation, Lumina Foundation, Duke Endowment, Goldman Sachs Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies
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New York City activists, residents awarded $1M prize
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
... to MacArthur Foundation's “genius grant,” — a philanthropic grant for people, instead of programs. ... For all of AP's philanthropy...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
... to MacArthur Foundation's “genius grant,” — a philanthropic grant for people, instead of programs. ... For all of AP's philanthropy...more
Ibram X. Kendi, Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor awarded MacArthur Foundation “genius grants” - WSWS
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
Kendi, whose work promotes a race-obsessed view of American history and society, was awarded a $625,000 “genius grant” by the MacArthur Foundation at the end...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
Kendi, whose work promotes a race-obsessed view of American history and society, was awarded a $625,000 “genius grant” by the MacArthur Foundation at the end...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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