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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Movement to End Philanthropy's Complicity in Anti-Blackness - MacArthur Foundation
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Philanthropic organizations that join the Abundance movement will ... of color in philanthropy and challenging us all to explicitly...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Philanthropic organizations that join the Abundance movement will ... of color in philanthropy and challenging us all to explicitly...more
Native Rights Group Sues South Dakota Hotel For Turning Them Away
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
"I really do not want to allow Natives on property. The problem is we do not know the nice ones from the bad natives, so we just have to say no to them." That's what the owner of a hotel in Rapid...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
"I really do not want to allow Natives on property. The problem is we do not know the nice ones from the bad natives, so we just have to say no to them." That's what the owner of a hotel in Rapid...more
The biggest funder of anti-nuclear war programs is taking its money away - Vox
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Going further back, philanthropic support played a big role in supporting the ... While MacArthur has, as Inside Philanthropy's Liz Longley...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Going further back, philanthropic support played a big role in supporting the ... While MacArthur has, as Inside Philanthropy's Liz Longley...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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Coat Design Saves Lives and Launches New Careers for Homeless People
Empowerment Plan is a nonprofit aimed at helping countless homeless people find jobs. To combat the country’s homeless crisis, the Plan hires homeless people and teaches them how to make coats for the homeless suffering on the streets.