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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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Foundations Collaborate on Catalytic Financing to Accelerate Climate Action
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Packard Foundation
The U.S.-India Clean Energy Finance facility is providing up to $20 million of grant capital to jumpstart and build an investable pipeline of renewable energy companies and projects.Over the past...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Packard Foundation
The U.S.-India Clean Energy Finance facility is providing up to $20 million of grant capital to jumpstart and build an investable pipeline of renewable energy companies and projects.Over the past...more
Where can you find funding for that local journalism project? Here's a quick guide
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
The two rented an office space in a community center in New Orleans' ... Ethics and Excellence Journalism Foundation: EEJF offers several...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
The two rented an office space in a community center in New Orleans' ... Ethics and Excellence Journalism Foundation: EEJF offers several...more
Austin groups get millions in MacArthur funding
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Last week, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation announced it was giving out $26 million in new grants and investments to...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Last week, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation announced it was giving out $26 million in new grants and investments to...more
MacArthur Foundation backs Self-Help credit union and 'community-led solutions' for Chicago
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
ImpactAlpha, August 25 – The Chicago-based MacArthur Foundation is ... MacArthur also provided grants to a dozen community organizations...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
ImpactAlpha, August 25 – The Chicago-based MacArthur Foundation is ... MacArthur also provided grants to a dozen community organizations...more
MacArthur Foundation to lend $15 million to Seaway bank
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The low-interest loan to Self-Help Ventures Fund, a nonprofit loan fund run by Seaway owner Self-Help Credit Union, is among $26 million in...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The low-interest loan to Self-Help Ventures Fund, a nonprofit loan fund run by Seaway owner Self-Help Credit Union, is among $26 million in...more
MacArthur Foundation to fund immigration projects following border family crisis
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The Chicago-based John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation — which typically provides some $255 million in annual grants for for...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The Chicago-based John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation — which typically provides some $255 million in annual grants for for...more
Community Foundations Move Millions to Support Community Investments
Foundation: Grand Rapids Community Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Philadelphia Foundation, Central Valley Community Foundation
More unusual, however, was the decision of the Fresno-based Central Valley Community Foundation to deposit $2.6 million, “making the...more
Foundation: Grand Rapids Community Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Philadelphia Foundation, Central Valley Community Foundation
More unusual, however, was the decision of the Fresno-based Central Valley Community Foundation to deposit $2.6 million, “making the...more
Moving Community Foundation Dollars from Wall Street to Main Street
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Philadelphia Foundation, Central Valley Community Foundation
That same year, community foundations took in another $9.7 billion, and gave out $8.3 billion in grants. It's not uncommon for community...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Philadelphia Foundation, Central Valley Community Foundation
That same year, community foundations took in another $9.7 billion, and gave out $8.3 billion in grants. It's not uncommon for community...more
MacArthur Foundation awards nearly $6.5 million to advance accountability, transparency and ...
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The grants are part of the Foundation's On Nigeria grantmaking, which seeks to reduce corruption by building an atmosphere of...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The grants are part of the Foundation's On Nigeria grantmaking, which seeks to reduce corruption by building an atmosphere of...more
MacArthur foundation awards $6.5 million to fight corruption in Nigeria
According to the statement the grants are part of the Foundation's On Nigeria grantmaking, which seeks to reduce corruption by building...more
According to the statement the grants are part of the Foundation's On Nigeria grantmaking, which seeks to reduce corruption by building...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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