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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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Recent News from MacArthur Foundation
2025 Culture, Equity, and the Arts Grants
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
15 arts and culture and/or arts-centered organizations, in these and other arts practices, will receive 2025 Culture Equity and the Arts awards, totaling $3.2 million over three years.$240,000 Grants...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
15 arts and culture and/or arts-centered organizations, in these and other arts practices, will receive 2025 Culture Equity and the Arts awards, totaling $3.2 million over three years.$240,000 Grants...more
Michelle Melendez - Philanthropy Director - MacArthur Foundation
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
15 arts and culture and/or arts-centered organizations, in these and other arts practices, will receive 2025 Culture Equity and the Arts awards, totaling $3.2 million over three years.$240,000 Grants...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
15 arts and culture and/or arts-centered organizations, in these and other arts practices, will receive 2025 Culture Equity and the Arts awards, totaling $3.2 million over three years.$240,000 Grants...more
Celebrating 50 Inspiring Nigerian Women, 2025
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Oluwayemisi Olorunshola (PhD) is an experienced business professional with over 15 years' experience and training in Unilever Nigeria Plc.Rose Nat Eshiett has over 35years working experience with the...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Oluwayemisi Olorunshola (PhD) is an experienced business professional with over 15 years' experience and training in Unilever Nigeria Plc.Rose Nat Eshiett has over 35years working experience with the...more
Director General Pastor Reuben Initiative Extols Founder's Philanthropic Gesture
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Oluwayemisi Olorunshola (PhD) is an experienced business professional with over 15 years' experience and training in Unilever Nigeria Plc.Rose Nat Eshiett has over 35years working experience with the...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Oluwayemisi Olorunshola (PhD) is an experienced business professional with over 15 years' experience and training in Unilever Nigeria Plc.Rose Nat Eshiett has over 35years working experience with the...more
Five Takeaways on Supporting Black and Brown Media in Trying Times
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Philanthropy must do better to ensure that access to reliable information reaches underserved Black and brown communities.Tracie Powell, the founder of The Pivot Fund, says funders should be aware of...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Philanthropy must do better to ensure that access to reliable information reaches underserved Black and brown communities.Tracie Powell, the founder of The Pivot Fund, says funders should be aware of...more
MacArthur Foundation to increase giving for two years in response to 'crisis' - ABC News
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Philanthropy must do better to ensure that access to reliable information reaches underserved Black and brown communities.Tracie Powell, the founder of The Pivot Fund, says funders should be aware of...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Philanthropy must do better to ensure that access to reliable information reaches underserved Black and brown communities.Tracie Powell, the founder of The Pivot Fund, says funders should be aware of...more
MacArthur Foundation to increase giving for two years in response to 'crisis'
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Philanthropy must do better to ensure that access to reliable information reaches underserved Black and brown communities.Tracie Powell, the founder of The Pivot Fund, says funders should be aware of...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Philanthropy must do better to ensure that access to reliable information reaches underserved Black and brown communities.Tracie Powell, the founder of The Pivot Fund, says funders should be aware of...more
Who's Funding the Wayback Machine? Saving Information Under Threat
Foundation: Moore Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Ford Foundation, Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Open Society Foundations
The Internet Archive contains more than 916 billion web pages, 44 million books and texts.It also provides web archiving services to more than 800 organizations in 24 countries.The biggest single...more
Foundation: Moore Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Ford Foundation, Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Open Society Foundations
The Internet Archive contains more than 916 billion web pages, 44 million books and texts.It also provides web archiving services to more than 800 organizations in 24 countries.The biggest single...more
Here's What We Know About Meghan Markle's Giving
Foundation: Carnegie Corporation of New York, MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Lumina Foundation, Ford Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Simons Foundation
Archewell's work spans a range of issue areas that mostly track with Meghan's charitable interests before her marriage.Meghan served as patron to four organizations: the National Theatre, the...more
Foundation: Carnegie Corporation of New York, MacArthur Foundation, Knight Foundation, Lumina Foundation, Ford Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Simons Foundation
Archewell's work spans a range of issue areas that mostly track with Meghan's charitable interests before her marriage.Meghan served as patron to four organizations: the National Theatre, the...more
Amazon MGM Studios Producers Awards - sundance.org
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Archewell's work spans a range of issue areas that mostly track with Meghan's charitable interests before her marriage.Meghan served as patron to four organizations: the National Theatre, the...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Archewell's work spans a range of issue areas that mostly track with Meghan's charitable interests before her marriage.Meghan served as patron to four organizations: the National Theatre, the...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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Greenside Studio to Help Students Learn Vital Work Skills
Gabz Gardner, known for being a contestant on Britain’s Got Talent and Stevenage resident, opens the Greenside Studio to give opportunities to Greenside School students to sell sweets, while learning essential work skills.