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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
Head of Phillips Academy Andover to take over MacArthur Foundation
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The MacArthur Foundation, known for distributing “genius grants,'' has tapped the head of Phillips Academy Andover to take the helm of...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The MacArthur Foundation, known for distributing “genius grants,'' has tapped the head of Phillips Academy Andover to take the helm of...more
MacArthur Foundation Unveils New President
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
John Palfrey was selected as the new and sixth president of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation in Chicago, Ill., effective September...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
John Palfrey was selected as the new and sixth president of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation in Chicago, Ill., effective September...more
Chicago's MacArthur Foundation has a new president: Digital scholar John Palfrey
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Also in the philanthropic world, since 2014 he has been board chair of the John ... Priorities at the Chicago-based philanthropy, which has a $7...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Also in the philanthropic world, since 2014 he has been board chair of the John ... Priorities at the Chicago-based philanthropy, which has a $7...more
Ida Names 16 Feature Doc Grant Winners
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, New York Community Trust
The International Documentary Association has selected the 16 recipients of grants totaling US$245,000.The Enterprise Documentary Fund supports documentary film projects taking on in-depth...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, New York Community Trust
The International Documentary Association has selected the 16 recipients of grants totaling US$245,000.The Enterprise Documentary Fund supports documentary film projects taking on in-depth...more
Knight Foundation's Networked Funding Strategy Is Well Worth Watching
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation
For well over a decade, Knight has actively supported the building-out of nonprofit based journalism. This new approach builds on much of what it...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation
For well over a decade, Knight has actively supported the building-out of nonprofit based journalism. This new approach builds on much of what it...more
Announcing the APS Innovation Fund
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The proposals will be reviewed by the APS Innovation Fund Committee, ... are among the winners of coveted grants from the MacArthur...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The proposals will be reviewed by the APS Innovation Fund Committee, ... are among the winners of coveted grants from the MacArthur...more
Yale 'genuis grant' winner Claudia Rankine to open Sunken Garden Poetry Festival
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Lannan Foundation
Poet Claudia Rankine, the MacArthur Foundation “genius grant” winner who ... States Artists and the National Endowment of the Arts. She is the co-founder of the ... That evening will feature...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Lannan Foundation
Poet Claudia Rankine, the MacArthur Foundation “genius grant” winner who ... States Artists and the National Endowment of the Arts. She is the co-founder of the ... That evening will feature...more
Field, MacArthur foundations create 2 programs to promote diversity
The Field Foundation and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur ... have been awarded grants within the past two years by the Field Foundation...more
The Field Foundation and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur ... have been awarded grants within the past two years by the Field Foundation...more
Why this MacArthur Foundation grant is not like the others
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
In a rare move, the group is granting $5 million to Chicago-based Field Foundation to fund media and leadership initiatives for people of...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
In a rare move, the group is granting $5 million to Chicago-based Field Foundation to fund media and leadership initiatives for people of...more
Atlantic Theater Company's Gala to Celebrate Favorite Divas with Dominique Morisseau, Sarah ...
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Atlantic is thrilled to recognize these three remarkable women in philanthropy who, alongside the Foundations they work for, deeply believe in the...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Atlantic is thrilled to recognize these three remarkable women in philanthropy who, alongside the Foundations they work for, deeply believe in the...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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