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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
Creative Time'S Justine Ludwig Interview on the Art Non-Profit Turning 50 in 2024
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
"We are thinking about the whole arc of what it means to support an artist," says Creative Time CEO Jill Magid, "not just the final product, but those moments of community building, those moments of...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
"We are thinking about the whole arc of what it means to support an artist," says Creative Time CEO Jill Magid, "not just the final product, but those moments of community building, those moments of...more
Strategic philanthropy is key to a sustainable Africa - African Diasporan ... - MyJoyOnline
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation
"We are thinking about the whole arc of what it means to support an artist," says Creative Time CEO Jill Magid, "not just the final product, but those moments of community building, those moments of...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation
"We are thinking about the whole arc of what it means to support an artist," says Creative Time CEO Jill Magid, "not just the final product, but those moments of community building, those moments of...more
MacArthur Foundation withholds $625K from San Francisco — DA charges racism
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
"We are thinking about the whole arc of what it means to support an artist," says Creative Time CEO Jill Magid, "not just the final product, but those moments of community building, those moments of...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
"We are thinking about the whole arc of what it means to support an artist," says Creative Time CEO Jill Magid, "not just the final product, but those moments of community building, those moments of...more
Building a New Nonprofit News Ecosystem: Notes from Inn Days 2024
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
"The ongoing disintegration of local news is clear. Even as for-profit local newsrooms are dying off, the number of nonprofit news organizations has ballooned in recent years," writes Andrew...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
"The ongoing disintegration of local news is clear. Even as for-profit local newsrooms are dying off, the number of nonprofit news organizations has ballooned in recent years," writes Andrew...more
Zero Gap Fund: State of the Portfolio 2023
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
The Zero Gap Fund has raised more than $1 billion to tackle some of the world's "most pressing challenges," including climate change, regenerative agriculture, financial inclusion, and access to...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
The Zero Gap Fund has raised more than $1 billion to tackle some of the world's "most pressing challenges," including climate change, regenerative agriculture, financial inclusion, and access to...more
Bloomberg Philanthropies and The Earthshot Prize Team Up at London Climate Action ...
Foundation: Bloomberg Philanthropies
The Earthshot Prize is "the most prestigious environmental prize in the world," according to its website, and it's looking for solutions to climate change. The prize, founded by Prince William...more
Foundation: Bloomberg Philanthropies
The Earthshot Prize is "the most prestigious environmental prize in the world," according to its website, and it's looking for solutions to climate change. The prize, founded by Prince William...more
The Ap Is Setting up A Sister Organization Seeking Grants to Support Local and State News
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation
The AP is setting up a sister organization seeking grants to support local and state news."We feel we have to lean in at this point, not pull back," said Daisy Veerasingham, the AP's president and...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation
The AP is setting up a sister organization seeking grants to support local and state news."We feel we have to lean in at this point, not pull back," said Daisy Veerasingham, the AP's president and...more
Macarthur Accepting Applications for Single $100M Grant
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
"Some problems cannot be solved by grants of the size that foundations typically provide," John Palfrey, president of the Chicago-based MacArthur Foundation, says in a press release. "By funding...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
"Some problems cannot be solved by grants of the size that foundations typically provide," John Palfrey, president of the Chicago-based MacArthur Foundation, says in a press release. "By funding...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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