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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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Knight Foundation Ceo: To Preserve Democracy, Philanthropy Must Move At Speed of News
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation
In 2016, the U.S.lost its status as a "full democracy" and entered the category of "flawed democracy," according to the Economist Intelligence Unit's annual Democracy Index.Knight announced Press...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation
In 2016, the U.S.lost its status as a "full democracy" and entered the category of "flawed democracy," according to the Economist Intelligence Unit's annual Democracy Index.Knight announced Press...more
Driving Circular Economy Innovation in Australia
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
If you've ever dreamed of building a house that's as green as possible, well, you're in luck. Researchers at the University of Queensland in Australia say they've figured out a way to make a...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
If you've ever dreamed of building a house that's as green as possible, well, you're in luck. Researchers at the University of Queensland in Australia say they've figured out a way to make a...more
The Tenuous Place of Big Philanthropy in America'S Social Contract
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Moore Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, Packard Foundation, Ford Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Kellogg Foundation, Walton Family Foundation, Lilly Endowment, Helmsley Charitable Trust
Sohrab Ahmari's new book, Tyranny, Inc.: How Private Power Crushed American Liberty and What to Do About It, isn't exactly a ringing endorsement of free enterprise. In fact, the co-founder and...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Moore Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, Packard Foundation, Ford Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Kellogg Foundation, Walton Family Foundation, Lilly Endowment, Helmsley Charitable Trust
Sohrab Ahmari's new book, Tyranny, Inc.: How Private Power Crushed American Liberty and What to Do About It, isn't exactly a ringing endorsement of free enterprise. In fact, the co-founder and...more
Protect the Right to Give According to Values
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The Council on Foundations and Independent Sector have filed an amicus brief defending this right.Fearless Foundation is facing a lawsuit filed by the American Alliance for Equal Rights, claiming the...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The Council on Foundations and Independent Sector have filed an amicus brief defending this right.Fearless Foundation is facing a lawsuit filed by the American Alliance for Equal Rights, claiming the...more
A Commitment to Local News | UIS Student Union - Illinois Times
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
An announcement by the Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln and MacArthur Foundation about Press Forward, a national initiative to...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
An announcement by the Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln and MacArthur Foundation about Press Forward, a national initiative to...more
A Federal Push to Electrify the U.S.'s School Buses Started With Philanthropy | Barron's
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, McKnight Foundation
... philanthropic dollars have catalyzed the electric transition. “We would not be where we are today without having the [financial] support that...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, McKnight Foundation
... philanthropic dollars have catalyzed the electric transition. “We would not be where we are today without having the [financial] support that...more
Major foundations invest in local journalism - CurrentPub.com
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Needless to say, I am thrilled to learn that the MacArthur Foundation and several other philanthropic organizations are addressing the “crisis...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Needless to say, I am thrilled to learn that the MacArthur Foundation and several other philanthropic organizations are addressing the “crisis...more
MacArthur Foundation offers $500 million lifeline for local news - The Washington Post
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
... which includes many of the biggest names in American philanthropy, ... While philanthropic investment has fueled an increase in the number...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
... which includes many of the biggest names in American philanthropy, ... While philanthropic investment has fueled an increase in the number...more
Press Forward philanthropy initiative launched to drive local news sustainability
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation
Major philanthropy organizations, led by the MacArthur Foundation and the ... it's most needed,” including news deserts and philanthropic...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation
Major philanthropy organizations, led by the MacArthur Foundation and the ... it's most needed,” including news deserts and philanthropic...more
Local Disability Documentarian Awarded 50K Grant in 'Leaders for a New Chicago' Program
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
"People with disabilities should have just as much fun, if not more, than people who are able-bodied." That's the message of Vanessa Harris, a Chicago disability advocate who has been awarded...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
"People with disabilities should have just as much fun, if not more, than people who are able-bodied." That's the message of Vanessa Harris, a Chicago disability advocate who has been awarded...more
Illustrative Grants from MacArthur Foundation
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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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