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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
Rhiannon Giddens calls MacArthur grant 'life-changing'
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
N.C. native Rhiannon Giddens says the grant she recently received from the MacArthur Foundation will help her tackle some projects she's had on...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
N.C. native Rhiannon Giddens says the grant she recently received from the MacArthur Foundation will help her tackle some projects she's had on...more
Norwich schools alum now a prestigious MacArthur Fellow
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Russell Sage Foundation, Spencer Foundation
On the other end of the line, MacArthur Foundation Managing Director Cecelia Conrad was in a room with the MacArthur Fellow Grant...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Russell Sage Foundation, Spencer Foundation
On the other end of the line, MacArthur Foundation Managing Director Cecelia Conrad was in a room with the MacArthur Fellow Grant...more
IDA Grants $850G To 11 Documentaries; 'Blue Wall', 'Hazing' Among Picks
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The Fund, with major support from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, supports feature-length docs “that integrate...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The Fund, with major support from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, supports feature-length docs “that integrate...more
Alum named MacArthur 'genius grant' recipient
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Every year, The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation awards about two dozen $625,000 grants to individuals who have...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Every year, The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation awards about two dozen $625,000 grants to individuals who have...more
Taylor Mac Receives MacArthur 'Genius' Grant
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
by Jay Barmann in Arts & Entertainment on Oct 18, 2017 3:10 pm ... of Popular Music in San Francisco — was awarded a MacArthur...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
by Jay Barmann in Arts & Entertainment on Oct 18, 2017 3:10 pm ... of Popular Music in San Francisco — was awarded a MacArthur...more
St. Louis native awarded MacArthur 'Genius' Grant
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
St. Louis native Damon Rich was one of 24 innovators who received the MacArthur “Genius” Grant. Photo Courtesy: MacArthur...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
St. Louis native Damon Rich was one of 24 innovators who received the MacArthur “Genius” Grant. Photo Courtesy: MacArthur...more
Rhiannon Giddens and her MacArthur Fellowship: 'Genius'? She's not buying
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
To be honest, she says, she isn't a fan of the “genius grant” nickname that's been widely used to describe the MacArthur Foundation...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
To be honest, she says, she isn't a fan of the “genius grant” nickname that's been widely used to describe the MacArthur Foundation...more
Mecklenburg County awarded $2M grant to reduce jail population
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Mecklenburg County awarded $2M grant to reduce jail population ... We don't want jails to be mental health hospitals or drug treatment...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Mecklenburg County awarded $2M grant to reduce jail population ... We don't want jails to be mental health hospitals or drug treatment...more
Philanthropy, Development, and the Arts. International Conference
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Philanthropic foundations and more broadly non-governmental organizations (NGOS) step in when the state steps back. Since the early 20th...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation
Philanthropic foundations and more broadly non-governmental organizations (NGOS) step in when the state steps back. Since the early 20th...more
GCSEN Foundation and SOCAP Moving the World to a Better Place by Helping Millennials Make ...
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Lumina Foundation, Philanthropic Ventures Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Surdna Foundation, Spencer Foundation, Kellogg Foundation
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Center for Social Entrepreneurship Network (GCSEN) Foundation and SOCAP...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Lumina Foundation, Philanthropic Ventures Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Surdna Foundation, Spencer Foundation, Kellogg Foundation
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Center for Social Entrepreneurship Network (GCSEN) Foundation and SOCAP...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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