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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 commited 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 RSS Feeds
News - www.macfound.org/rss/
Assets
$5,737,270,334 - 2010-12-31
$6,178,196,933 - 2006-12-31
Giving
$217,488,289 - 2010-12-31
$216,757,656 - 2006-12-31
The foundation supports creative people and effective institutions that are commited 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 RSS Feeds
News - www.macfound.org/rss/
Assets
$5,737,270,334 - 2010-12-31
$6,178,196,933 - 2006-12-31
Giving
$217,488,289 - 2010-12-31
$216,757,656 - 2006-12-31
Foundation Grants and Resources
Recent News from MacArthur Foundation
From The Inquirer archives: Rutgers University history professor wins MacArthur Foundation ...
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
... University history professor wins MacArthur Foundation genius grant ... among this year's winners of genius grants from the MacArthur...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
... University history professor wins MacArthur Foundation genius grant ... among this year's winners of genius grants from the MacArthur...more
Commentary: These crises demand a radical rethinking of how philanthropy works
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Philanthropy has come under criticism for not doing enough in the moment, when times are hardest. There is a reason why: The money that we...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Philanthropy has come under criticism for not doing enough in the moment, when times are hardest. There is a reason why: The money that we...more
Impact Investments in India: Towards Sustainable Development
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Dell Foundation, Michael and Susan Dell Foundation, Michael and Susan Dell Foundation
The paper illustrates the footprint generated by impact investment funds in India, ... This new space is known as 'impact investing' or 'social impact investing'. ... Impact investment can be defined...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Dell Foundation, Michael and Susan Dell Foundation, Michael and Susan Dell Foundation
The paper illustrates the footprint generated by impact investment funds in India, ... This new space is known as 'impact investing' or 'social impact investing'. ... Impact investment can be defined...more
Lone Star Prize dangles $10 million for a Texas-sized idea
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Small and her philanthropic billionaire boss, Lyda Hill, have wanted to hold a similar competition for several years and jumped at the opportunity ... Hill has chosen to donate her entire estate to...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Small and her philanthropic billionaire boss, Lyda Hill, have wanted to hold a similar competition for several years and jumped at the opportunity ... Hill has chosen to donate her entire estate to...more
How Gov. Pritzker, sister Penny — billionaires both — jump-started Illinois COVID-19 relief fund
Foundation: Caterpillar Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
The luxury days of time-consuming grant-making applications and review are over. Last Tuesday, the Chicago fund announced $3.5 million in grants...more
Foundation: Caterpillar Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
The luxury days of time-consuming grant-making applications and review are over. Last Tuesday, the Chicago fund announced $3.5 million in grants...more
How Gov. Pritzker, sister Penny — billionaires both — jump-started Illinois COVID-19 relief fund
Foundation: Caterpillar Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, Chicago Community Trust![]()
In the war against COVID-19, the Pritzkers are working the philanthropy precincts — and opening their own wallets — to address the...more
Foundation: Caterpillar Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, Chicago Community Trust
In the war against COVID-19, the Pritzkers are working the philanthropy precincts — and opening their own wallets — to address the...more
Effects of Gun Violence Can Be Reduced in Youth, Chicago Program Shows
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Everyone wins when innovative interventions that make sustained impacts are supported. Walter Katz served as deputy chief of staff for public safety...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Everyone wins when innovative interventions that make sustained impacts are supported. Walter Katz served as deputy chief of staff for public safety...more
Purchase College Presents a Reading with Edwidge Danticat
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
... including National Book Awards, MacArthur Foundation Grants, Pulitzer Prizes, Guggenheim Foundation Fellowships, and Man Booker Prizes...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
... including National Book Awards, MacArthur Foundation Grants, Pulitzer Prizes, Guggenheim Foundation Fellowships, and Man Booker Prizes...more
Busola Dakolo, Amy Jadesimi, Kiki Mordi, Mercy Chinwo, Apaokagi Maryam—here are Nigeria's ...
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Open Society Institute
From edTech entrepreneur -Titi Adewusi, who is using technology to help primary ... As a social change activist, Abimbola is committed to finding...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Open Society Institute
From edTech entrepreneur -Titi Adewusi, who is using technology to help primary ... As a social change activist, Abimbola is committed to finding...more
Prudential's $1 billion portfolio of impact investments offers a blueprint for institutional investors
Foundation: Gates Foundation, MacArthur Foundation
27 – Long before $1 billion became table stakes for impact investment ... unproven storm-water credits from its main impact-investing portfolio...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, MacArthur Foundation
27 – Long before $1 billion became table stakes for impact investment ... unproven storm-water credits from its main impact-investing portfolio...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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Social Enterprise Creates World’s First 3D Printed Wrench From Recycled Ocean Plastic
Vancouver-based social enterprise, The Plastic Bank, announced it has created “the world’s first 3D printed item from entirely recycled ocean plastic,” according to co-founder Shaun Frankson.