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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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Kole Shettima: Why MacArthur Foundation has supported Nigerians for over 25 years | TheCable
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Kole Shettima, Africa director of the MacArthur Foundation, says Nigeria has ... has also benefitted from MacArthur Foundation grants for...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Kole Shettima, Africa director of the MacArthur Foundation, says Nigeria has ... has also benefitted from MacArthur Foundation grants for...more
Interview: Why Macarthur Foundation Is Investing Billions in Nigeria -- Africa Director, Kole ...
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The Foundation's African Director, Kole Shettima, speaks about the organisation's work in Africa's most populous nation.It has operated an office in Nigeria since 1994 and has so far invested over...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The Foundation's African Director, Kole Shettima, speaks about the organisation's work in Africa's most populous nation.It has operated an office in Nigeria since 1994 and has so far invested over...more
Grants - MacArthur Foundation
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The Foundation's African Director, Kole Shettima, speaks about the organisation's work in Africa's most populous nation.It has operated an office in Nigeria since 1994 and has so far invested over...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The Foundation's African Director, Kole Shettima, speaks about the organisation's work in Africa's most populous nation.It has operated an office in Nigeria since 1994 and has so far invested over...more
The woking class American philanthropy turns left - The Economist
Foundation: Ford Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, California Wellness Foundation
In April the Ford Foundation announced $1bn in funding for social justice. The month before Goldman Sachs, a bank, trumpeted $100m in grants to curb...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, California Wellness Foundation
In April the Ford Foundation announced $1bn in funding for social justice. The month before Goldman Sachs, a bank, trumpeted $100m in grants to curb...more
A 'we' project: In city-wide exhibition, MacArthur Fellows invoke art as a tool for change ...
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
... Foundation's Fellows Program, which awards no-strings-attached grants annually ... partners and supported through a grant from the MacArthur...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
... Foundation's Fellows Program, which awards no-strings-attached grants annually ... partners and supported through a grant from the MacArthur...more
MacArthur Foundation gives almost $80M in grants to organizations working on advancing racial ...
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
That's why the MacArthur Foundation recently gave out approximately $80 million in grants to organizations doing equitable recovery work in...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
That's why the MacArthur Foundation recently gave out approximately $80 million in grants to organizations doing equitable recovery work in...more
Subject: A Push for Foundations to Hire People With Disabilities; Economic Outlook for Nonprofits ...
Foundation: East Bay Community Foundation, MacArthur Foundation
Good morning. This week we introduced you to Adam Fishbein, who is part of a new effort to transform philanthropy by ensuring that more people...more
Foundation: East Bay Community Foundation, MacArthur Foundation
Good morning. This week we introduced you to Adam Fishbein, who is part of a new effort to transform philanthropy by ensuring that more people...more
A Former Obama Policy Adviser Will Lead Alliance for Justice
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Schott Foundation for Public Education, Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Kimberlee Cornett is now director of its impact investment strategy, overseeing the $13.2 billion...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Schott Foundation for Public Education, Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Kimberlee Cornett is now director of its impact investment strategy, overseeing the $13.2 billion...more
MacArthur Foundation Awards 'Equitable Recovery Grants' to Help Indian Communities in Wake of ...
Foundation: American India Foundation, MacArthur Foundation
The MacArthur Foundation July 27 announced roughly $80 million in grants centered on advancing racial and ethnic justice, including some with...more
Foundation: American India Foundation, MacArthur Foundation
The MacArthur Foundation July 27 announced roughly $80 million in grants centered on advancing racial and ethnic justice, including some with...more
Catalytic Capital Consortium Announces $1.2 Million to Leading Impact Investing Networks
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
A group of investors led by eBay founder Pierre Omidyar is putting its money where its mouth is. The Capital Consortium has awarded $1.2 million in grants to four impact-investing networks, the...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
A group of investors led by eBay founder Pierre Omidyar is putting its money where its mouth is. The Capital Consortium has awarded $1.2 million in grants to four impact-investing networks, the...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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