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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
Rockefeller, MacArthur Foundations Launch Private Capital Initiatives for SDGs
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
12 March 2019: Two US-based philanthropic trusts, the Rockefeller Foundation and the MacArthur Foundation, announced a joint initiative to...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
12 March 2019: Two US-based philanthropic trusts, the Rockefeller Foundation and the MacArthur Foundation, announced a joint initiative to...more
Pew Charitable Trusts CEO Rebecca Rimel Announces Retirement
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Lenfest Foundation, Pew Charitable Trusts
This article originally appeared in Philanthropy Daily on April 4, 2019. So Rebecca ... Some philanthropic compensation levels are just plain...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Lenfest Foundation, Pew Charitable Trusts
This article originally appeared in Philanthropy Daily on April 4, 2019. So Rebecca ... Some philanthropic compensation levels are just plain...more
Impact Finance Bulletin: Impact Investing Caught up in US College Admissions Scam
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Social enterprise and ethical water company Belu has reached its goal to generate net profits of 1m in a year.Unity Trust Bank, a Birmingham-based commercial bank that lends to commercial firms and...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Social enterprise and ethical water company Belu has reached its goal to generate net profits of 1m in a year.Unity Trust Bank, a Birmingham-based commercial bank that lends to commercial firms and...more
Maureen Atwell, who held key role at MacArthur Foundation, dies at 77
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The fellows program, begun in 1981, awards no-strings-attached stipends to those the foundation calls “extraordinarily talented and...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The fellows program, begun in 1981, awards no-strings-attached stipends to those the foundation calls “extraordinarily talented and...more
Attracting Greater Philanthropic Funding: The Private Equity Model
Foundation: Gates Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, Edna McConnell Clark Foundation, Edna McConnell Clark Foundation
Attracting Greater Philanthropic Funding: The Private Equity Model ... Today a similar evolution is taking place in the world of philanthropy....more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, Edna McConnell Clark Foundation, Edna McConnell Clark Foundation
Attracting Greater Philanthropic Funding: The Private Equity Model ... Today a similar evolution is taking place in the world of philanthropy....more
Inspiring Creativity And Bold Solutions
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Conrad leads the MacArthur Fellows Program; the MacArthur Awards for Creative and Effective Institutions; 100&Change, the foundation's...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Conrad leads the MacArthur Fellows Program; the MacArthur Awards for Creative and Effective Institutions; 100&Change, the foundation's...more
Gund Foundation Awards Nearly $7.3 Million in Grants
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, George Gund Foundation
The Cleveland Indians also are supporting creation of the suite, along with other projects aimed at creating an event-related legacy.Other grant recipients include Birthing Beautiful Communities,...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, George Gund Foundation
The Cleveland Indians also are supporting creation of the suite, along with other projects aimed at creating an event-related legacy.Other grant recipients include Birthing Beautiful Communities,...more
Coca-Cola continues absolution efforts with $5.4M in new recycling grants
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Coca-Cola Foundation
The Coca-Cola Foundation has pledged $5.4 million worth of recycling grants to programs in multiple cities in an effort to help "fix"...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Coca-Cola Foundation
The Coca-Cola Foundation has pledged $5.4 million worth of recycling grants to programs in multiple cities in an effort to help "fix"...more
$150m boost to socially conscious businesses with low profit potential
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
“While impact investing is growing rapidly, much of the attention focuses on ... managing director of impact investment at the MacArthur...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
“While impact investing is growing rapidly, much of the attention focuses on ... managing director of impact investment at the MacArthur...more
$150 million boost to socially conscious businesses with low profit potential
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
Impact investing, which promises social and environmental benefits as well as ... managing director of impact investment at the MacArthur...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
Impact investing, which promises social and environmental benefits as well as ... managing director of impact investment at the MacArthur...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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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.