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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
Survival Skills: Why a Tech Company is Helping to Educate Refugees in Germany
Foundation: Intel Foundation, MacArthur Foundation
Since refugees first started flooding into Europe in 2015, technology companies have played an important role in philanthropy's response. Microsoft, Google, and Cisco have been among the firms moving...more
Foundation: Intel Foundation, MacArthur Foundation
Since refugees first started flooding into Europe in 2015, technology companies have played an important role in philanthropy's response. Microsoft, Google, and Cisco have been among the firms moving...more
Ellen MacArthur Foundation awards $1 million in grants
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, with the support of Wendy Schmidt, lead philanthropic partner of the foundation's New Plastics Economy Initiative, has awarded $1 million to five recyclable and...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, with the support of Wendy Schmidt, lead philanthropic partner of the foundation's New Plastics Economy Initiative, has awarded $1 million to five recyclable and...more
Auditorium Theatre Receives MacArthur Foundation Grant
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
In the summer, the theatre's signature Hearts to Art camp provides a place for young people between the ages of 7 and 14 who have experienced the death of a parent to explore the healing powers of...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
In the summer, the theatre's signature Hearts to Art camp provides a place for young people between the ages of 7 and 14 who have experienced the death of a parent to explore the healing powers of...more
Circular Social Innovation in India
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
HelpUsGreen is an example of a social enterprise that is enabling the “circular economy”—an economy that is restorative and regenerative by design. The circular economy aims to keep products,...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
HelpUsGreen is an example of a social enterprise that is enabling the “circular economy”—an economy that is restorative and regenerative by design. The circular economy aims to keep products,...more
Rhiannon Giddens, MacArthur Fellow, Confirms New Tour Dates In Celebration Of Freedom Highway
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Longwood Gardens
More information about Giddens and her fellowship grant can be found here. Freedom Highway has topped 2017's year-end lists, including NPR Music's (#13) who say “[Giddens] time-travels from...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Longwood Gardens
More information about Giddens and her fellowship grant can be found here. Freedom Highway has topped 2017's year-end lists, including NPR Music's (#13) who say “[Giddens] time-travels from...more
Coronado Nonprofit Behind Congressional Climate Caucus Gets $1 Million MacArthur Grant
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
A Coronado-based nonprofit that helped organize a bipartisan Congressional caucus on climate change has received a $1 million grant to fund its work. Citizens' Climate Education received the two-year...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
A Coronado-based nonprofit that helped organize a bipartisan Congressional caucus on climate change has received a $1 million grant to fund its work. Citizens' Climate Education received the two-year...more
IDA gives grants to 13 doc projects
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The fund, with support from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and the Jonathan Logan Family Foundation, supports doc projects that aim to take on contemporary stories and integrate...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The fund, with support from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and the Jonathan Logan Family Foundation, supports doc projects that aim to take on contemporary stories and integrate...more
Children, the ultimate 100&Change winners
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The Board of Directors of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation said it was difficult to choose a single recipient in its global competition for a $100 million grant that promises a bold...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The Board of Directors of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation said it was difficult to choose a single recipient in its global competition for a $100 million grant that promises a bold...more
Children, the ultimate 100&Change winners
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The Board of Directors of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation said it was difficult to choose a single recipient in its global competition for a $100 million grant that promises a bold...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The Board of Directors of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation said it was difficult to choose a single recipient in its global competition for a $100 million grant that promises a bold...more
Philanthropy's Response to the Crisis in Yemen? Radio Silence, Mostly
Foundation: Gates Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, UPS Foundation, Open Society Foundations
Yet as we never tire of pointing out at IP, all these concerns are misplaced. Philanthropic dollars can make a huge difference in humanitarian crises—not just in the moment, but by funding programs...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, UPS Foundation, Open Society Foundations
Yet as we never tire of pointing out at IP, all these concerns are misplaced. Philanthropic dollars can make a huge difference in humanitarian crises—not just in the moment, but by funding programs...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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When it Comes to Social Enterprises, Failure is the Best Platform for Innovation
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.