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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
The MacArthur Foundation has released its annual list of "genius" grants, and this year's winners have a lot in common with previous winners: They're all men. Among them: Mark Zuckerberg: The...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The MacArthur Foundation has released its annual list of "genius" grants, and this year's winners have a lot in common with previous winners: They're all men. Among them: Mark Zuckerberg: The...more
Press Forward Announces First Open Call for Newsroom Grants - MacArthur Foundation
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The MacArthur Foundation has released its annual list of "genius" grants, and this year's winners have a lot in common with previous winners: They're all men. Among them: Mark Zuckerberg: The...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
The MacArthur Foundation has released its annual list of "genius" grants, and this year's winners have a lot in common with previous winners: They're all men. Among them: Mark Zuckerberg: The...more
Press Forward Alaska: Philanthropic Support for Local Journalism
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Alaska Community Foundation
The MacArthur Foundation has released its annual list of "genius" grants, and this year's winners have a lot in common with previous winners: They're all men. Among them: Mark Zuckerberg: The...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Alaska Community Foundation
The MacArthur Foundation has released its annual list of "genius" grants, and this year's winners have a lot in common with previous winners: They're all men. Among them: Mark Zuckerberg: The...more
Big Philanthropy to the Rescue? Think Again. - Capital Research Center
Foundation: Carnegie Corporation of New York, MacArthur Foundation
The MacArthur Foundation has released its annual list of "genius" grants, and this year's winners have a lot in common with previous winners: They're all men. Among them: Mark Zuckerberg: The...more
Foundation: Carnegie Corporation of New York, MacArthur Foundation
The MacArthur Foundation has released its annual list of "genius" grants, and this year's winners have a lot in common with previous winners: They're all men. Among them: Mark Zuckerberg: The...more
City Club of Chicago: Intergenerational Insights €“ A Philanthropic Fireside Chat
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Chicago Public Education Fund
John Palfrey, president of the MacArthur Foundationone of the largest philanthropies in the US, with $7 billion to its nameis making a splash with a $10 million donation to Chicago's public...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Chicago Public Education Fund
John Palfrey, president of the MacArthur Foundationone of the largest philanthropies in the US, with $7 billion to its nameis making a splash with a $10 million donation to Chicago's public...more
Funders' Role in Scaling Education Innovation
Foundation: Gates Foundation, MacArthur Foundation
When it comes to education, there's a lot we can do ourselves, but we can't do it for others. That's according to a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, MacArthur Foundation
When it comes to education, there's a lot we can do ourselves, but we can't do it for others. That's according to a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that...more
With Midwest expansion, the Pivot Fund tries to put grassroots news on philanthropy's radar
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
When it comes to education, there's a lot we can do ourselves, but we can't do it for others. That's according to a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
When it comes to education, there's a lot we can do ourselves, but we can't do it for others. That's according to a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that...more
Pioneering a New Era of Community-Driven Philanthropy in Newark - RLS Media
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Victoria Foundation
When it comes to education, there's a lot we can do ourselves, but we can't do it for others. That's according to a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Victoria Foundation
When it comes to education, there's a lot we can do ourselves, but we can't do it for others. That's according to a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that...more
Philanthropic Funding For Local Journalism Is On The Rise, Study Says - MediaPost
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation
When it comes to education, there's a lot we can do ourselves, but we can't do it for others. That's according to a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation
When it comes to education, there's a lot we can do ourselves, but we can't do it for others. That's according to a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that...more
Knight Foundation CEO: to preserve democracy, philanthropy must move at speed of news
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation
When it comes to education, there's a lot we can do ourselves, but we can't do it for others. That's according to a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation
When it comes to education, there's a lot we can do ourselves, but we can't do it for others. That's according to a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that...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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