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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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Impact Investing Benefits Baltimore; We Need More of It
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Baltimore Community Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation
"There always seems to be a shortage of resources to seize those opportunities," writes Baltimore Community Foundation President Shanaysha Saul in an op-ed in the Baltimore Sun. "Even when...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Baltimore Community Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation
"There always seems to be a shortage of resources to seize those opportunities," writes Baltimore Community Foundation President Shanaysha Saul in an op-ed in the Baltimore Sun. "Even when...more
The Role Of Catalytic Capital In Filling The Gaps To Unlock Deep Impact
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
One of the fastest-growing subsets of impact investing is " catalytic capital," which is defined as " investments that are more patient, risk-tolerant, concessionary, and flexible than conventional...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
One of the fastest-growing subsets of impact investing is " catalytic capital," which is defined as " investments that are more patient, risk-tolerant, concessionary, and flexible than conventional...more
US' Tapestry joins Ellen MacArthur to drive circularity in fashion - Fibre2Fashion
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Tapestry has partnered with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation to promote a circular economy in the fashion industry. It has also launched...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Tapestry has partnered with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation to promote a circular economy in the fashion industry. It has also launched...more
Change for More Equitable Arts in Chicago - MacArthur Foundation
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Geoffrey Banks, Senior Program Officer, and Sandra Aponte, Program Officer, share our new regranting partnership with the Field Foundation...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Geoffrey Banks, Senior Program Officer, and Sandra Aponte, Program Officer, share our new regranting partnership with the Field Foundation...more
Knight Foundation Leader to Retire, Leaving a Powerful Legacy - Chronicle of Philanthropy
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Denver Foundation, Ford Foundation
Alberto Ibargüen made an indelible mark by helping to save Detroit, boost the arts in Miami, and keep journalism alive and well in the...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Denver Foundation, Ford Foundation
Alberto Ibargüen made an indelible mark by helping to save Detroit, boost the arts in Miami, and keep journalism alive and well in the...more
Knight Foundation leader to retire, leaving powerful legacy | The Independent
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Lilly Endowment
Email: alex.daniels@philanthropy.com. The AP and the Chronicle receive support from the Lilly Endowment for coverage of philanthropy and...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Lilly Endowment
Email: alex.daniels@philanthropy.com. The AP and the Chronicle receive support from the Lilly Endowment for coverage of philanthropy and...more
Knight Foundation leader to retire, leaving powerful legacy - Beaumont Enterprise
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation
ALEX DANIELS of The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Chronicle of Philanthropy ... traditionally a municipal, not philanthropic,...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation
ALEX DANIELS of The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Chronicle of Philanthropy ... traditionally a municipal, not philanthropic,...more
Knight Foundation leader to retire, leaving powerful legacy - WLRN
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation
WLRN 91.3 FM | By Alex Daniels | The Chronicle of Philanthropy ... traditionally a municipal, not philanthropic,...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation
WLRN 91.3 FM | By Alex Daniels | The Chronicle of Philanthropy ... traditionally a municipal, not philanthropic,...more
What's New for Feminist Giving in February 2023 - Philanthropy Women
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation
Welcome to February of 2023, which promises some big new things for gender equality funding. Before we get into the top happenings in...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation
Welcome to February of 2023, which promises some big new things for gender equality funding. Before we get into the top happenings in...more
Major Funders Call for Increased Support of Black Feminists - Chronicle of Philanthropy
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Satterberg Foundation, Ford Foundation
The open letter, from the Melinda Gates'a Pivotal Ventures, Rihanna's Clara Lionel Foundation, and the Ford Foundation and MacArthur...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Satterberg Foundation, Ford Foundation
The open letter, from the Melinda Gates'a Pivotal Ventures, Rihanna's Clara Lionel Foundation, and the Ford Foundation and MacArthur...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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