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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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www.macfound.org
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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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What it's like to get a $500000 phone call from the MacArthur 'Genius' Awards
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Radiolab co-host Jad Abumrad says the whole process of becoming a MacArthur Foundation Fellow in 2011 was “really...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Radiolab co-host Jad Abumrad says the whole process of becoming a MacArthur Foundation Fellow in 2011 was “really...more
NEST360° named finalist for $100 million philanthropy grant
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
NEST360° named finalist for $100 million philanthropy grant. Rice 360's NEST project connects a global multidisciplinary team with the goal...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
NEST360° named finalist for $100 million philanthropy grant. Rice 360's NEST project connects a global multidisciplinary team with the goal...more
Giving Away $100 Million: A Peek behind the Curtain at MacArthur Foundation
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
In philanthropy, there is a tendency to want to be the first to fund an idea, ... We perceived a gap in the philanthropic field: a need for funding to...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
In philanthropy, there is a tendency to want to be the first to fund an idea, ... We perceived a gap in the philanthropic field: a need for funding to...more
Want Geniuses? Welcome Immigrants
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Every year since 1981, the foundation has bestowed so-called genius grants on more than 20 of the country's most accomplished and...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Every year since 1981, the foundation has bestowed so-called genius grants on more than 20 of the country's most accomplished and...more
No Shiny Objects Here: What MacArthur's Quest for a Big Bet Can (and Can't) Teach Other Funders
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
There's been some pushback lately against public competitions for grant money, as well as philanthropic prizes that seem overhyped. But as...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
There's been some pushback lately against public competitions for grant money, as well as philanthropic prizes that seem overhyped. But as...more
MacArthur Foundation narrows down finalists for $100M philanthropy grant
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The MacArthur Foundation on Tuesday announced the four finalists for its colossal new philanthropy grant, 100&Change, a global competition that...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The MacArthur Foundation on Tuesday announced the four finalists for its colossal new philanthropy grant, 100&Change, a global competition that...more
Exposure and Support: A Foundation Looks to Diversity the Ranks of Visual Storytellers
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation
In a film philanthropy space that finds everyone from the Ford Foundation to hometown patrons embracing "visual storytelling," MacArthur's...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation
In a film philanthropy space that finds everyone from the Ford Foundation to hometown patrons embracing "visual storytelling," MacArthur's...more
Jpmorgan Chase to Invest $40 Million in Chicago's South and West Sides
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Joyce Foundation
JPMorgan Chase to invest $40 million in Chicago's South and West sides.The bank typically has invested $8 million to $9 million annually.Chase has allocated $3.7 million, and those beneficiaries...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Joyce Foundation
JPMorgan Chase to invest $40 million in Chicago's South and West sides.The bank typically has invested $8 million to $9 million annually.Chase has allocated $3.7 million, and those beneficiaries...more
Philanthropy vs. Gun Violence: Pay Attention to Chicago
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Joyce Foundation
This August, 45 people died from 249 incidents of gun violence in Chicago, according to reporting by DNAinfo. Those are tragic numbers, but...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Joyce Foundation
This August, 45 people died from 249 incidents of gun violence in Chicago, according to reporting by DNAinfo. Those are tragic numbers, but...more
A Low-Profile Funder Gives New Attention to Race and Community Violence
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Brown Foundation, Joyce Foundation
While Kenan is a less familiar name in philanthropy, keeping a low profile, it's another funder with a keen interest in addressing community...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Brown Foundation, Joyce Foundation
While Kenan is a less familiar name in philanthropy, keeping a low profile, it's another funder with a keen interest in addressing community...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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