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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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Santana: Voice of OC Was There For You in 2017
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Orange County Community Foundation, Weingart Foundation, Gates Family Foundation
I've spent the better part of this week talking about the special people that put out the nonprofit news content that you enjoy for free on a daily basis from Voice of OC. As we enter our ninth year...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Orange County Community Foundation, Weingart Foundation, Gates Family Foundation
I've spent the better part of this week talking about the special people that put out the nonprofit news content that you enjoy for free on a daily basis from Voice of OC. As we enter our ninth year...more
One day left to reach InDepthNH.org's $18972 goal
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
We also were awarded a $50,000 grant from the Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund through the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation in 2017 that will run out tomorrow. We will apply again in a few weeks for...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
We also were awarded a $50,000 grant from the Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund through the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation in 2017 that will run out tomorrow. We will apply again in a few weeks for...more
'Sesame Street' Is Coming To Refugee Children In 2018 Because Everyone Needs Muppets
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
It might not seem like it, but education and development is just as important for refugee children — millions of them unaccompanied — as shelter, food, and warm clothes. Thanks to a $100 million...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
It might not seem like it, but education and development is just as important for refugee children — millions of them unaccompanied — as shelter, food, and warm clothes. Thanks to a $100 million...more
With $100 Million Grant, Sesame Workshop Reaches Out To Refugee Kids
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Funded by a $100 million grant from the MacArthur Foundation, the project aims to reach 9.4 million Syrian refugees and local children in Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq and Syria through a new, regional...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Funded by a $100 million grant from the MacArthur Foundation, the project aims to reach 9.4 million Syrian refugees and local children in Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq and Syria through a new, regional...more
'Sesame Street' now has a $100 million grant to help refugee kids
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
David Miliband, President and CEO of IRC, called the 100&Change grant "a transformational investment that will bring hope and opportunity to a generation of refugee children". This...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
David Miliband, President and CEO of IRC, called the 100&Change grant "a transformational investment that will bring hope and opportunity to a generation of refugee children". This...more
'Sesame Street' to Create a Show for Syrian Refugee Children
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Sesame Workshop and the IRC will use the grant to develop and implement a version of “Sesame Street” that focuses on fostering intellectual and emotional development among displaced children in...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Sesame Workshop and the IRC will use the grant to develop and implement a version of “Sesame Street” that focuses on fostering intellectual and emotional development among displaced children in...more
'Sesame Street' Wins Grant To Create Content For Refugee Kids
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization behind “Sesame Street”, has been awarded a $100 million grant from the MacArthur Foundation to create ... Reaching children, parents, and...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization behind “Sesame Street”, has been awarded a $100 million grant from the MacArthur Foundation to create ... Reaching children, parents, and...more
$100 Million Grant Sending 'Sesame Street' To The Middle East
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
CBS Local — “Sesame Street” is headed to the Middle East with the mission of brightening the days of over a million child refugees in the war-torn region. A $100 million grant from the...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
CBS Local — “Sesame Street” is headed to the Middle East with the mission of brightening the days of over a million child refugees in the war-torn region. A $100 million grant from the...more
$100 Million Grant Sending Sesame Street To The Middle East
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
CBS Local — “Sesame Street” is headed to the Middle East with the mission of brightening the days of over a million child refugees in the war-torn region. A $100 million grant from the...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
CBS Local — “Sesame Street” is headed to the Middle East with the mission of brightening the days of over a million child refugees in the war-torn region. A $100 million grant from the...more
MacArthur Grant Will Create 'Sesame Street' for Syrian Refugees
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The five-year grant will fund a localized version of “Sesame Street,” distributed through television and digital devices, and home visits using “Sesame Street” content for an estimated 1.5...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The five-year grant will fund a localized version of “Sesame Street,” distributed through television and digital devices, and home visits using “Sesame Street” content for an estimated 1.5...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.