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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
New Co-Op Aims to Take Over .Org Registry Operations
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
... that would replace the existing organization structure for the management of .org. ... ORG Registrants, a nonprofit incorporated this week in California, wants to both ... Our incentive is to...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
... that would replace the existing organization structure for the management of .org. ... ORG Registrants, a nonprofit incorporated this week in California, wants to both ... Our incentive is to...more
2019 in Review: Vallejo remembers those we lost
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Vallejo lost a number of shining stars from its community in 2019. .... He has also been awarded a MacArthur Foundation grant, for writings of...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Vallejo lost a number of shining stars from its community in 2019. .... He has also been awarded a MacArthur Foundation grant, for writings of...more
Conservation's Role in Philanthropic Giving Is Changing
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation, Hewlett Foundation![]()
In an effort to understand how environmental philanthropy can help ... field, demonstrate a changing landscape of philanthropic conservation...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
In an effort to understand how environmental philanthropy can help ... field, demonstrate a changing landscape of philanthropic conservation...more
Commentary: Strengthening Human Services Community-Based Organizations
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Kresge Foundation
Those foundations are among the nation's largest philanthropic organizations. In an effort to address the chronic underfunding of grantees,...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Kresge Foundation
Those foundations are among the nation's largest philanthropic organizations. In an effort to address the chronic underfunding of grantees,...more
Local MacArthur Fellow and activist tells disabled women's rights story to music
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
All three collaborators are part of the MacArthur Fellows Program, often referred to as the Genius Grant, a prize awarded annually to around 25...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
All three collaborators are part of the MacArthur Fellows Program, often referred to as the Genius Grant, a prize awarded annually to around 25...more
Coalition Of High-Profile Donors Finance Impact Investing Infrastructure
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
Nine foundations and family offices recently announced the launch of the Tipping Point Fund (TPF). The Tipping Point Fund aims to boost field-building efforts in impact investing and maintain both...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
Nine foundations and family offices recently announced the launch of the Tipping Point Fund (TPF). The Tipping Point Fund aims to boost field-building efforts in impact investing and maintain both...more
$12.5 million Tipping Point Fund, A Coalition Of High-Profile Donors, Will Finance Impact Investing ...
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
Public advocacy and a shared system for measurement are critical to building a solid infrastructure for impact investing. But they haven't received a...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
Public advocacy and a shared system for measurement are critical to building a solid infrastructure for impact investing. But they haven't received a...more
GUESS Joins Ellen MacArthur Foundation's Program for Innovative, Sustainable Denim
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
GUESS Joins Ellen MacArthur Foundation's Program for Innovative, ... in ways which are better for the environment and the people that make...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
GUESS Joins Ellen MacArthur Foundation's Program for Innovative, ... in ways which are better for the environment and the people that make...more
Unlocking the Potential of Frontier Finance
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Unlocking the Potential of Frontier Finance is a report was produced with the support of the DOEN Foundation, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, and the Omidyar Network. Frontier...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Unlocking the Potential of Frontier Finance is a report was produced with the support of the DOEN Foundation, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, and the Omidyar Network. Frontier...more
Innovation and entrepreneurship can cut waste and deliver the circular economy
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Innovation and entrepreneurship can cut waste and deliver the circular economy ... constant nagging about the importance of protecting our environment – but ... Greta Thunberg's powerful words...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation
Innovation and entrepreneurship can cut waste and deliver the circular economy ... constant nagging about the importance of protecting our environment – but ... Greta Thunberg's powerful words...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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Using Crowd-Sourced Technology for Social Good
Crowd-sourcing is deemed an effective and useful tool to preserve and protect the earth’s species. As proof, the International Barcode of Life (iBOL) summons citizens around the world to collect samples to assist universities, natural history museums and research institutes.
