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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 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
Major funders call for increased support of Black feminists - ABC News
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Satterberg Foundation, Ford Foundation
... Satterberg Foundation, and Wellspring Philanthropic Fund. ... Associated Press coverage of philanthropy and nonprofits receives...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Satterberg Foundation, Ford Foundation
... Satterberg Foundation, and Wellspring Philanthropic Fund. ... Associated Press coverage of philanthropy and nonprofits receives...more
Major funders call for increased support of Black feminists - AP News
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Satterberg Foundation, Ford Foundation
... Thursday from some of philanthropy's most influential organizations including ... Satterberg Foundation, and Wellspring Philanthropic...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Satterberg Foundation, Ford Foundation
... Thursday from some of philanthropy's most influential organizations including ... Satterberg Foundation, and Wellspring Philanthropic...more
Major funders call for increased support of Black feminists - The Independent
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation
The need to increase funding for Black feminist organizations is urgent, according to an open letter from some of philanthropy's most...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation
The need to increase funding for Black feminist organizations is urgent, according to an open letter from some of philanthropy's most...more
Dozens of journalism groups join coalition to save local news - Axios
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation
... billion in relief for local news companies through philanthropy, ... as well as major journalism philanthropic groups, such as the...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation
... billion in relief for local news companies through philanthropy, ... as well as major journalism philanthropic groups, such as the...more
FBI probed prominent U.S. philanthropic foundation at Russia's request despite no alleged ...
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The FBI investigated an American nonprofit at the behest of the Russian government without any allegation of criminal wrongdoing, according to...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The FBI investigated an American nonprofit at the behest of the Russian government without any allegation of criminal wrongdoing, according to...more
Groundbreaking Initiative Ahlan Simsim Celebrates Key Milestone of One Million Children ...
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Ahlan Simsimin Arabic, "Welcome Sesame"is the largest early childhood development initiative in the history of humanitarian response, reaching more than 23 million children in the Middle East and...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Ahlan Simsimin Arabic, "Welcome Sesame"is the largest early childhood development initiative in the history of humanitarian response, reaching more than 23 million children in the Middle East and...more
UW computer science professor wins MacArthur 'genius grant' | Northwest - Yakima Herald
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Choi is among this year's 25 winners of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation's prestigious fellowships known as “genius...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Choi is among this year's 25 winners of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation's prestigious fellowships known as “genius...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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