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.

Web Address

www.macfound.org

Social Media Links

YouTube - www.youtube.com/user/macfound

Twitter - @macfound

Foundation Grants and Resources





    

Recent News from MacArthur Foundation


Hollywood producer's new nonprofit to boost diverse creators - Portland Press Herald
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation

Rideback Rise hopes to raise $2 million this year. By KAY DERVISHIChronicle of...more

First Step Staffing and the power of catalytic capital - Technical.ly
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation

In 2017, various players (individuals, foundations, and Community ... In this case, Barra and Samuel L. Fels Fund made grants, which helped...more

University of Bath's sustainability work recognised by Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation

The University has also introduced a Climate Literacy induction course for ... the University is creating innovative educational initiatives...more

News in brief
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation

British retailer Marks & Spencer says it wants to become "a net zero business" by 2040, and it's looking for sustainable solutions to two of the biggest sustainability challenges it faces. First,...more

Leveraging Disruption to Save the Planet
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation

"If your car is sitting in your driveway and you aren't using it, you have the opportunity to lend it to someone else who needs it at that time," says Garry Cooper, co-founder and CEO of...more

Foundations Destroying American Public Education: The Hydra - Capital Research Center
Foundation: Ford Foundation

For example, it is philanthropic foundations who have injected critical race theory into society. The Ford Foundation spent $665 million on...more

Program helps foundations fund Black-led nonprofits better - The Register Citizen
Foundation: Grand Victoria Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, Victoria Foundation

Sharon Bush, president of the Grand Victoria Foundation is shown in this ... T. MacArthur Foundation to start Abundance, an effort to help...more

Program helps foundations fund Black-led nonprofits better - KTAR.com
Foundation: Grand Victoria Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, Victoria Foundation

Abundance is trying to address longstanding problems in philanthropy, says Liza Mueller, vice president of thought leadership and knowledge at...more

Chicago Beyond, Grand Victoria Foundation, and MacArthur Foundation Unite in a ... - PR Newswire
Foundation: Grand Victoria Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, Victoria Foundation

The Abundance movement challenges philanthropic organizations to ... of color in philanthropy and challenging us all to explicitly practice...more

Chicago Beyond, Grand Victoria Foundation, and MacArthur Foundation Unite in a ... - WSIL-TV
Foundation: Grand Victoria Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, Victoria Foundation

The Abundance movement challenges philanthropic organizations to ... Unite in a Movement to End Philanthropy's Complicity in...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



Social Enterprise Network Sites


Village Capital announced the winners of the $50,000 prize awarded to social entrepreneurs who don’t “self-define as social  entrepreneurs”. The winners didn’t start out thinking of themselves as social enterprises.




Federal Government Grant and Assistance Programs



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