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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
If you've ever dreamed of building a house that's as green as possible, well, you're in luck.
Researchers at the University of Queensland in Australia say they've figured out a way to make a...more
Big philanthropy is not subject to any serious “countervailing power” from other market participants. Philanthropic foundations are not part of...more
The Guardian has compiled a list of responses to its latest open thread, and has announced the winner of the social enterprise gift hamper packed with presents.