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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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www.macfound.org
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Twitter - @macfound
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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Recent News from MacArthur Foundation
Job one for local philanthropies: Diversify endowment investments
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
As trustees of philanthropic foundations, we occupy rare but pivotal positions in philanthropy that allow us to influence how our institutions...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
As trustees of philanthropic foundations, we occupy rare but pivotal positions in philanthropy that allow us to influence how our institutions...more
Columbia Provost Katznelson's Russell Sage Foundation Link-Pt.5
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Russell Sage Foundation
In response to an email query asking if the MacArthur Foundation awarded any grants to the Russell Sage Foundation between 2010 and 2020,...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Russell Sage Foundation
In response to an email query asking if the MacArthur Foundation awarded any grants to the Russell Sage Foundation between 2010 and 2020,...more
25 badass women shaping climate action in 2021
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
When it comes to those shaping the corporate climate movement — either ... help them with their environment, social and governance needs," she said. ... Celine Herweijer, Partner, Global...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
When it comes to those shaping the corporate climate movement — either ... help them with their environment, social and governance needs," she said. ... Celine Herweijer, Partner, Global...more
How Can Philanthropy Help Rehabilitate US Democracy?
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Solidago Foundation, Ford Foundation, Joyce Foundation, Seattle Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies
The vulnerabilities of American democracy stretch across four thematic areas.These include government infrastructure, the electoral process, civic participation and engagement, and a free, vibrant,...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Solidago Foundation, Ford Foundation, Joyce Foundation, Seattle Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies
The vulnerabilities of American democracy stretch across four thematic areas.These include government infrastructure, the electoral process, civic participation and engagement, and a free, vibrant,...more
Women in Safe Homes fund launched with backing of charity partners
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Launched by property investor Patron Capital and social impact investment company ... Keith Breslauer, Managing Director of Patron Capital said: “The case for impact investing has never been more...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Launched by property investor Patron Capital and social impact investment company ... Keith Breslauer, Managing Director of Patron Capital said: “The case for impact investing has never been more...more
Pioneering 'gender lens' property fund targets £100m raise
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
... of catalytic capital and to expand the reach of the impact investing field. ... The fund and its social impact investment will enable more women...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
... of catalytic capital and to expand the reach of the impact investing field. ... The fund and its social impact investment will enable more women...more
Impact fund targeting UK's vulnerable and homeless women launched
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Real estate fund manager Patron Capital and several impact investment ... Patron Capital, social-impact investment specialist Resonance and Big Society ... said: “The case for impact investing has...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Real estate fund manager Patron Capital and several impact investment ... Patron Capital, social-impact investment specialist Resonance and Big Society ... said: “The case for impact investing has...more
The Week in impact investing: Scenarios
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Nathan Cummings Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Russell Family Foundation
... of tech innovation and impact investing. (Stripe this week acquired Nigerian payments company Paystack, a portfolio company of impact...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Nathan Cummings Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Russell Family Foundation
... of tech innovation and impact investing. (Stripe this week acquired Nigerian payments company Paystack, a portfolio company of impact...more
Foundations Are Sending More Dollars to Donor-Advised Funds, Chronicle Analysis Finds
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
... to the grants, saying they open the door to “privatized” election management. ... You'll learn from a planned-giving director at a nonprofit, a veteran ... Tips for developing a...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
... to the grants, saying they open the door to “privatized” election management. ... You'll learn from a planned-giving director at a nonprofit, a veteran ... Tips for developing a...more
New Prize Modeled on MacArthur 'Genius' Grants Hands Out $1 Million
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
As with the MacArthur Foundation's well-known “genius” grants, the David prizes come with no conditions. That differentiates the new grants from...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
As with the MacArthur Foundation's well-known “genius” grants, the David prizes come with no conditions. That differentiates the new grants from...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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