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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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MacArthur Foundation awards $6m grants to fight corruption in Nigeria
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation says as part of its On Nigeria grant-making, it would be funding the anti-corruption efforts...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation says as part of its On Nigeria grant-making, it would be funding the anti-corruption efforts...more
The Power of Philanthropy: Community Foundation Celebrates 50 Years of Giving
Foundation: Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation
The Community Foundation was created in 1968 as the Greater Richmond Community Foundation.The foundation last week unveiled a revised brand and sharpened focus as it looks ahead to the next 50...more
Foundation: Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation
The Community Foundation was created in 1968 as the Greater Richmond Community Foundation.The foundation last week unveiled a revised brand and sharpened focus as it looks ahead to the next 50...more
MacArthur Foundation investing millions in Chicago news organizations
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The Foundation, one of the richest based in Chicago and one well-known for its annual so-called genius grants, is shelling out $2.4 million in grants...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The Foundation, one of the richest based in Chicago and one well-known for its annual so-called genius grants, is shelling out $2.4 million in grants...more
MacArthur grants boost local Chicago journalism to honor former Tribune publisher Jack Fuller
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
MacArthur grants boost local Chicago journalism to honor former Tribune publisher .... The MacArthur Foundation has supported other nonprofit...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
MacArthur grants boost local Chicago journalism to honor former Tribune publisher .... The MacArthur Foundation has supported other nonprofit...more
City Bureau will receive MacArthur Foundation grant
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
City Bureau, a 3-year-old nonprofit journalism lab on the South Side, will receive a $1 million grant from the MacArthur Foundation, one of...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
City Bureau, a 3-year-old nonprofit journalism lab on the South Side, will receive a $1 million grant from the MacArthur Foundation, one of...more
Leadership Evanston graduates 26th class
Foundation: Evanston Community Foundation, MacArthur Foundation
The Evanston Community Foundation held graduation ceremonies Thursday for its 26th annual class of Leadership Evanston volunteers at the...more
Foundation: Evanston Community Foundation, MacArthur Foundation
The Evanston Community Foundation held graduation ceremonies Thursday for its 26th annual class of Leadership Evanston volunteers at the...more
The Chicago Fund for Safe and Peaceful Communities: 132 organizations awarded grants for ...
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust
Since 2016 The Chicago Fund for Safe and Peaceful Communities has worked continuously in effort to help reduce gun violence in...more
Foundation: Chicago Community Trust
Since 2016 The Chicago Fund for Safe and Peaceful Communities has worked continuously in effort to help reduce gun violence in...more
Mozilla announces $225000 in grants for "artwork and advocacy exploring AI"
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation
These awards are part of the NetGain Partnership, a collaboration between Mozilla, Ford Foundation, Knight Foundation, MacArthur Foundation,...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation
These awards are part of the NetGain Partnership, a collaboration between Mozilla, Ford Foundation, Knight Foundation, MacArthur Foundation,...more
Proposition 1 foes will urge county to move forward with behavioral health campus, hire consultant ...
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The Justice Matters' statement further calls for the county to seek funding for the behavioral health campus from the state, private foundation...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The Justice Matters' statement further calls for the county to seek funding for the behavioral health campus from the state, private foundation...more
Shawn Vestal: Between officials and reformers, a growing rift in efforts to improve Spokane's ...
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The grant was part of the foundation's Safety and Justice Challenge, which funds efforts by communities to rethink the use of jails, as more and...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The grant was part of the foundation's Safety and Justice Challenge, which funds efforts by communities to rethink the use of jails, as more and...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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