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


New York City activists, residents awarded $1M prize
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation

... to MacArthur Foundation's “genius grant,” — a philanthropic grant for people, instead of programs. ... For all of AP's philanthropy...more

Ibram X. Kendi, Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor awarded MacArthur Foundation “genius grants” - WSWS
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation

Kendi, whose work promotes a race-obsessed view of American history and society, was awarded a $625,000 “genius grant” by the MacArthur Foundation at the end...more

Latest News in Black Art: Victoria Ryan Sculptures Honor UK's Windrush Generation, Addis ...
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation

BWA is further developing free educational resource in collaboration with the Arts Administration & Museum Leadership graduate program at...more

The Editorial Board: It seems to us – A 'genius' with Buffalo roots, making a young fan's day ...
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation

Earning a MacArthur Foundation fellowship may not officially certify you as a ... This year's recipients of so-called “genius grants” include Ibram X....more

Two Seattle Residents Receive MacArthur Foundation 'Genius' Grants
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation

Fred Hutch scientist Trevor Bedford and poet Don Mee Choi were among the 25 winners of the MacArthur Foundation's $625,000...more

Boston University's Ibram X. Kendi Among MacArthur Foundation Genius Grant Recipients
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation

Kendi, who founded Boston University's Center For Antiracist Research last year, has been awarded one of the MacArthur Foundation's "genius grants" for...more

MacArthur Foundation joins investment shift away fossil fuels - Yahoo Finance
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation

Ellen Dorsey, executive director of the Wallace Global Fund, another philanthropy, who tracks the area, said MacArthur is the largest foundation in...more

Small and growing businesses make the biggest impact on economies, and they need more ...
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation

The Global Steering Group for Impact Investment (GSG) is an independent ... in the CFR in coordination with the government and Impact Investing...more

Purchase College Presents Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Viet Thanh Nguyen - TAPinto
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation

... which was a finalist for the National Book Award for Nonfiction. ... MacArthur Foundation Grants, Pulitzer Prizes, Guggenheim Foundation...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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