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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
Spokane County To Use MacArthur Foundation Grant To Continue Reforms
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Spokane County has another big check in the mail from the MacArthur Foundation — that's the same organization that periodically awards...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Spokane County has another big check in the mail from the MacArthur Foundation — that's the same organization that periodically awards...more
Circular Economy Contest Put in Motion at Davos 2019
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The contest invites social entrepreneurs to submit revenue-generating ... this is financial, manufactured, human, social or natural,” says...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The contest invites social entrepreneurs to submit revenue-generating ... this is financial, manufactured, human, social or natural,” says...more
Dane County: Criminal justice database, initiatives to yield results
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Dane County has been awarded $70,000 in grants from the MacArthur Foundation's Safety and Justice Challenge, the latest of which was voted on...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Dane County has been awarded $70,000 in grants from the MacArthur Foundation's Safety and Justice Challenge, the latest of which was voted on...more
Who Can Point to 1 Single Beneficiary of Jonathan's Sure-P Scheme?
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Yemi Osinbajo questioned the SURE-P scheme initiated under Jonathan administration.He asked if anyone can point to just one single beneficiary of the scheme.The vice president, however, said the...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Yemi Osinbajo questioned the SURE-P scheme initiated under Jonathan administration.He asked if anyone can point to just one single beneficiary of the scheme.The vice president, however, said the...more
Pima County criminal justice agencies work toward reducing jail population
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Under the grant funding, the Pima County Safety and Justice Challenge instituted ... The community engagement grant would also provide $17,000...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Under the grant funding, the Pima County Safety and Justice Challenge instituted ... The community engagement grant would also provide $17,000...more
2018 in review: Ten notable Buncombe government accomplishments, by George Wood
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Received $1.75 million MacArthur Foundation grant: On Oct. 24, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation announced a $1.75 million...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Received $1.75 million MacArthur Foundation grant: On Oct. 24, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation announced a $1.75 million...more
Rhiannon Giddens, a Tar Heel of the Year finalist, uses music to preserve history
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Rhiannon Giddens, one of The News & Observer's Tar Heel of the Year finalists, also is the winner of a MacArthur Foundation “Genius Grant” and...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Rhiannon Giddens, one of The News & Observer's Tar Heel of the Year finalists, also is the winner of a MacArthur Foundation “Genius Grant” and...more
Forefront Philanthropy CEO Roundtable Featuring Julia Stasch
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Julia Stasch, President and CEO of MacArthur Foundation will provide her perspectives and insights by giving some general reflections as her time...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Julia Stasch, President and CEO of MacArthur Foundation will provide her perspectives and insights by giving some general reflections as her time...more
Spokane-based Alliance for Media Arts and Culture receives MacArthur Foundation grant
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The Alliance for Media Arts and Culture, which has been based in Spokane since 2017, has recently been awarded a $300,000 grant from the John...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The Alliance for Media Arts and Culture, which has been based in Spokane since 2017, has recently been awarded a $300,000 grant from the John...more
Stretch your charitable dollar with Penn's 2019 High Impact Giving Guide
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The latest edition of the Center for High Impact Philanthropy's annual guide shouts out Prevention Point Philadelphia and seven other nonprofits...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The latest edition of the Center for High Impact Philanthropy's annual guide shouts out Prevention Point Philadelphia and seven other nonprofits...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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