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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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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
Local MacArthur Fellow and activist tells disabled women's rights story to music
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
All three collaborators are part of the MacArthur Fellows Program, often referred to as the Genius Grant, a prize awarded annually to around 25...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
All three collaborators are part of the MacArthur Fellows Program, often referred to as the Genius Grant, a prize awarded annually to around 25...more
Coalition Of High-Profile Donors Finance Impact Investing Infrastructure
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
Nine foundations and family offices recently announced the launch of the Tipping Point Fund (TPF). The Tipping Point Fund aims to boost field-building efforts in impact investing and maintain both...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
Nine foundations and family offices recently announced the launch of the Tipping Point Fund (TPF). The Tipping Point Fund aims to boost field-building efforts in impact investing and maintain both...more
$12.5 Million Tipping Point Fund, A Coalition of High-Profile Donors, Will Finance Impact Investing ...
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
$12.5 million Tipping Point Fund, A Coalition Of High-Profile Donors, Will Finance Impact Investing Infrastructure.The inaugural funders include such heavyweights as Ford Foundation, Omidyar Network,...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
$12.5 million Tipping Point Fund, A Coalition Of High-Profile Donors, Will Finance Impact Investing Infrastructure.The inaugural funders include such heavyweights as Ford Foundation, Omidyar Network,...more
GUESS Joins Ellen MacArthur Foundation's Program for Innovative, Sustainable Denim
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
GUESS Joins Ellen MacArthur Foundation's Program for Innovative, ... in ways which are better for the environment and the people that make...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
GUESS Joins Ellen MacArthur Foundation's Program for Innovative, ... in ways which are better for the environment and the people that make...more
Unlocking the Potential of Frontier Finance
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Unlocking the Potential of Frontier Finance is a report was produced with the support of the DOEN Foundation, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, and the Omidyar Network. Frontier...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Unlocking the Potential of Frontier Finance is a report was produced with the support of the DOEN Foundation, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, and the Omidyar Network. Frontier...more
Innovation and entrepreneurship can cut waste and deliver the circular economy
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Innovation and entrepreneurship can cut waste and deliver the circular economy ... constant nagging about the importance of protecting our environment – but ... Greta Thunberg's powerful words...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Innovation and entrepreneurship can cut waste and deliver the circular economy ... constant nagging about the importance of protecting our environment – but ... Greta Thunberg's powerful words...more
The Brief: Rockefeller's impact manager, e-Winnebagos, inclusive growth grants, fintech catalysts ...
Foundation: Gates Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
The foundation is one of the first to create a registered impact investment management company to manage other investors' capital. The first,...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
The foundation is one of the first to create a registered impact investment management company to manage other investors' capital. The first,...more
Rockefeller's $60 million impact fund manager leverages 'catalytic capital' for scale
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Kellogg Foundation
The first outside investor in the Rockefeller Foundation Impact Investment ... work has become more sophisticated after a decade of impact...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Kellogg Foundation
The first outside investor in the Rockefeller Foundation Impact Investment ... work has become more sophisticated after a decade of impact...more
The Ferrero Group Unveils New Packaging Goal As It Releases Its 10th Corporate Social ...
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
... The Ferrero Group releases its 10th Corporate Social Responsibility Report and ... Investments in R&D and Open Innovation, as well as working...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
... The Ferrero Group releases its 10th Corporate Social Responsibility Report and ... Investments in R&D and Open Innovation, as well as working...more
Impact investing: BlackRock 'breaks new ground' with circular economy fund
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
“At one end is basic screening, at the other end is impact investment and this sits in the middle. This is not an ESG fund but ESG is integral to...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
“At one end is basic screening, at the other end is impact investment and this sits in the middle. This is not an ESG fund but ESG is integral to...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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When it Comes to Social Enterprises, Failure is the Best Platform for Innovation
In the world of social enterprises, failure is a cringe-worthy moment nobody wants to talk about. But, social entrepreneurs can benefit from their failures.