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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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Recent News from MacArthur Foundation
Around and around on circularity
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
I had lunch with its CEO, Harald Friedl, a high-energy social entrepreneur who previously co-founded Myanmar's first "pre-incubation" program...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
I had lunch with its CEO, Harald Friedl, a high-energy social entrepreneur who previously co-founded Myanmar's first "pre-incubation" program...more
Field Foundation Gives 14 Chicagoans $50000 For A 'New Chicago'
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Last week, Chicago's Field Foundation, in partnership with the MacArthur Foundation, granted a total of $700,000 worth in grants to 14...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Last week, Chicago's Field Foundation, in partnership with the MacArthur Foundation, granted a total of $700,000 worth in grants to 14...more
Tarmac's recycled asphalt and Unilever's plastic-free boxes: The best green innovations of the week
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Moreover, the challenge at hand involves not only decarbonising the national economy entirely but doing so in a way which champions...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Moreover, the challenge at hand involves not only decarbonising the national economy entirely but doing so in a way which champions...more
A Different Kind of Grant Program in the Richness of Chicago
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Yesterday, Chicago's Field Foundation, in partnership with the MacArthur Foundation, awarded $700,000 in $50,000 increments to 14 “leaders for...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Yesterday, Chicago's Field Foundation, in partnership with the MacArthur Foundation, awarded $700,000 in $50,000 increments to 14 “leaders for...more
POP's Caplan ridicules $5 million MacArthur grant for public library at OPC
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The MacArthur Foundation, famous for its no-strings-attached “genius” grants and philanthropic activity, has announced a $5 million grant to create...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The MacArthur Foundation, famous for its no-strings-attached “genius” grants and philanthropic activity, has announced a $5 million grant to create...more
Di Rosa receives NEH grant
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
This is the first NEH grant that di Rosa has been awarded. ... of a MacArthur Foundation “genius grant” and the 2009 Americans for the Arts Public...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
This is the first NEH grant that di Rosa has been awarded. ... of a MacArthur Foundation “genius grant” and the 2009 Americans for the Arts Public...more
Saving the Bay and Beyond
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Schmidt's philanthropic focus on plastics can be traced to her nascent ... a program based on a venture philanthropy model that fosters innovation...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Schmidt's philanthropic focus on plastics can be traced to her nascent ... a program based on a venture philanthropy model that fosters innovation...more
Time to measure up: 5 ways the fashion industry can be made more sustainable
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Social entrepreneur Modern Meadow is taking fashion into the laboratory, creating “biofabricated” materials, with the first bio-engineered...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Social entrepreneur Modern Meadow is taking fashion into the laboratory, creating “biofabricated” materials, with the first bio-engineered...more
Sesame Street Has a New Way to Teach Kids About Money
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
So what exactly does Elmo talk about, to pass along money smarts to kids? ... It won a MacArthur Foundation $100 million grant to partner with...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
So what exactly does Elmo talk about, to pass along money smarts to kids? ... It won a MacArthur Foundation $100 million grant to partner with...more
Sioux Empire Leadership Council to be 'umbrella' for community projects
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation
Other entities expected to join the group are: Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation, Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce, Sanford and Avera...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation
Other entities expected to join the group are: Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation, Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce, Sanford and Avera...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.