Funding search · EIN 237093598 · Chicago, IL

John D and Catherine T MacArthur Foundation (Consolidated)

Name: John D and Catherine T MacArthur Foundation (Consolidated) grants, 2021–2024
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License: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organization-public-disclosure-and-availability-requirements

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

7,100
grants reported: $1.67B
total given: 2021–2024
filing years: $100,000
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2021–2024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

What they fund

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Funding pattern

What this funder pays for, at what size, and how to position adjacent work. Read from their filings, with every number checked against the record.

Where the money goes

Criminal justice reform, especially the Safety and Justice Challenge jail-reduction network
Climate mitigation: methane, clean energy state policy, just transition funds
Local news and accountability journalism, US and Nigeria
Chicago civic infrastructure, arts, immigration, violence prevention
Democracy, elections, voting access, and civic participation groups
Homelessness, housing instability, and Indigenous-led land and rights work

Typical grant

Median grant is $100,000 and half of all grants fall between $3,000 and $250,000, so the bulk of the file is small and mid-sized. The seven-figure checks go to intermediaries and coordinating bodies inside named initiatives: Community Solutions at $21 million on homelessness, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors at $10 million on AI governance, CUNY Research Foundation at $6.5 million and $4.5 million for Safety and Justice Challenge data and research. Repeat giving is heavy, with Field Foundation of Illinois, Chicago Community Foundation, New Venture Fund, and Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors each appearing multiple times in a single year.

Their words

Phrases from their own grant descriptions, worth speaking back to them.

“AS PART OF THE SAFETY AND JUSTICE CHALLENGE”
“IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS”
“ADDRESS RACIAL AND ETHNIC DISPARITIES”
“TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE”
“LOCAL NEWS ORGANIZATIONS”
“FOR FLEXIBLE SUPPORT”

Positioning adjacent work

Tie criminal justice work explicitly to reducing unnecessary jail use and racial and ethnic disparities in local jurisdictions.
Frame research as data, coordination, or technical assistance serving a jurisdiction network, not a standalone academic study.
Ask $250,000 to $1 million for a defined project; reserve multimillion asks for coordinating an existing initiative.
Climate proposals should target state and subnational policy advocacy or methane, not general environmental research.

Worth knowing: Illinois recipients outnumber all others nearly four to one, and DC and NY absorb most of the large national checks, so a Chicago tie or a national intermediary role matters. A large share of the money flows through fiscal sponsors and pooled funds like New Venture Fund, Windward Fund, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, and Chicago Community Foundation, which signals long relationships rather than fresh entry points.

80 grants matching “journalistic” · $6.6M

$225,000
International Consortium of Investigative Journalists · Washington, DC · 2024
In support of general operations
$200,000
Committee To Protect Journalists · New York, NY · 2024
In support of general operations
$200,000
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College · Baton Rouge, LA · 2024
To organize student journalists to cover marginalized communities through partnerships with universities and local news sites
$175,000
Poynter Institute for Media Studies · St Petersburg, FL · 2024
To provide journalists with the information, training, and support they need to produce in-depth reporting on the workings of local criminal justice systems and the need to reform them under the safety and justice chall… read allTo provide journalists with the information, training, and support they need to produce in-depth reporting on the workings of local criminal justice systems and the need to reform them under the safety and justice challenge less
$150,000
Players Philanthropy Fund · Towson, MD · 2024
In support of the institute for independent journalists foundation
$100,000
Union of Journalists in Israel · 2024
To protect and support journalists working to educate the public on the israel-hamas war
$80,000
Trans Journalists Association Ltd · New York, NY · 2024
In support of general operations
$75,000
Asian American Journalists Association · Washington, DC · 2024
In support of general operations
$75,000
Regents of the University of Michigan · Ann Arbor, MI · 2024
In support of its program for exiled journalists from russia and ukraine
$50,000
Pillars Fund · Chicago, IL · 2024
In support of a convening to design a program of support for muslim journalists working in the united states
$50,000
Native American Journalists Association · Norman, OK · 2024
In support of general operations
$50,000
Hackshackers · Washington, DC · 2024
To support 'ai in journalism' webinars and hackathons designed to foster innovation, enhance journalistic practices, and integrate advanced technologies into the media industry
$50,000
National Association of Hispanic Journalists · Washington, DC · 2024
In support of general operations
$50,000
National Association of Black Journalists · College Park, MD · 2024
In support of general operations
$50,000
World Press Institute · Saint Paul, MN · 2024
In support of trainings on responsible media coverage of ai and a convening of international journalists in chicago
$30,000
The Society of Environmental Journalists · Washington, DC · 2024
In support of 10 diversity travel fellowships for historically under-represented journalists to attend the 33rd annual society of environmental journalists conference
$25,000
Green 20 · Washington, DC · 2024
To support green 2.0's environmental journalists diversity report to examine the demographics of journalists covering the environment, climate, and energy and the impact of organizational diversity on issue coverage and… read allTo support green 2.0's environmental journalists diversity report to examine the demographics of journalists covering the environment, climate, and energy and the impact of organizational diversity on issue coverage and editorial choices less
$15,000
The Tiny News Collective · Philadelphia, PA · 2024
To support fellowships for five to six trans journalists to attend the investigative reporters and editors (ire) 2024 conference
$6,500
The National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association · Washington, DC · 2024
In support of the national lesbian and gay journalists association's 2024 annual conference
$6,500
National Association of Black Journalists · College Park, MD · 2024
In support of the national association of black journalists' 2024 national convention
$6,500
National Association of Hispanic Journalists · Washington, DC · 2024
In support of the national association of hispanic journalists 2024 international training convention & expo
$6,500
Native American Journalists Association · Norman, OK · 2024
In support of the native american journalists association's 2024 indigenous media conference
$225,000
Poynter Institute for Media Studies · St Petersburg, FL · 2023
to provide journalists with the information, training, and support they need to produce in-depth reporting on the workings of local criminal justice systems and the need to reform them under the Safety and Justice Chall… read allto provide journalists with the information, training, and support they need to produce in-depth reporting on the workings of local criminal justice systems and the need to reform them under the Safety and Justice Challenge less
$125,000
Ken Ward Jr · Chicago, IL · 2023
MacArthur Foundation Fellow Award - Investigative Journalist
$100,000
Committee To Protect Journalists · New York, NY · 2023
in support of general operations
$75,000
Asian American Journalists Association · Washington, DC · 2023
in support of general operations
$75,000
Regents of the University of Michigan · Ann Arbor, MI · 2023
in support of its program for exiled journalists from Russia and Ukraine
$50,000
National Association of Hispanic Journalists · Washington, DC · 2023
in support of general operations
$50,000
The Regents of the University of California · Berkeley, CA · 2023
in support of a program to resettle and enroll exiled journalists in the graduate school
$50,000
Native American Journalists Association · Norman, OK · 2023
in support of general operations
$50,000
Progressive Impact Organization for Community Development · 2023
for training workshops on media laws, ethics, and fact-checking for Nigerian journalists and editors
$50,000
The National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association · Washington, DC · 2023
in support of general operations
$50,000
Community Partners · Los Angeles, CA · 2023
to support the organization's project, Storyline Partners' Disabled Journalist Association
$50,000
Global Investigative Journalism Network · Silver Spring, MD · 2023
to support the attendance of Nigerian investigative journalists at the 2023 Global Investigative Journalism Conference (GIJC) in Gothenburg, Sweden
$50,000
National Association of Black Journalists · College Park, MD · 2023
in support of general operations
$30,000
The Society of Environmental Journalists · Washington, DC · 2023
in support of 10 Diversity Travel Fellowships for historically under-represented journalists to attend the 32nd Annual Society of Environmental Journalists Conference
$25,000
The Society of Environmental Journalists · Washington, DC · 2023
in support of the Society of Environmental Journalists' annual conference
$20,000
University of Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2023
in support of upcoming 2024 Elections Training for Journalists
$20,000
Native American Journalists Association · Norman, OK · 2023
in support of screening series for the documentaries BAD PRESS, KING COAL, JOONAM, and FANTASTIC MACHINE
$6,500
Native American Journalists Association · Norman, OK · 2023
in Support of the Native American Journalists Association's 2023 National Native Media Conference
$6,500
National Association of Hispanic Journalists · Washington, DC · 2023
in support of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists 2023 International Training Convention & Expo
$6,500
National Association of Black Journalists · College Park, MD · 2023
in support of the National Association of Black Journalists' 2023 National Convention
$4,500
Asian American Journalists Association · Washington, DC · 2023
In support of general operations.
$205,000
Poynter Institute for Media Studies · St Petersburg, FL · 2022
to provide journalists with the information, training and support they need to produce in-depth reporting on the workings of local criminal justice systems and the need to reform them under the Safety and Justice Challe… read allto provide journalists with the information, training and support they need to produce in-depth reporting on the workings of local criminal justice systems and the need to reform them under the Safety and Justice Challenge less
$200,000
Committee To Protect Journalists · New York, NY · 2022
In support of general operations
$150,000
Overseas Press Club Foundation · New York, NY · 2022
in support of A Culture of Safety (ACOS) Alliance, a new effort to address the safety concerns of international journalists working in hostile environments
$125,000
Nikole Hannah-Jones · Chicago, IL · 2022
MacArthur Foundation Fellow Award - Journalist
$125,000
Ken Ward Jr · Chicago, IL · 2022
MacArthur Foundation Fellow Award - Investigative Journalist
$100,000
Asian American Journalists Association · Washington, DC · 2022
In support of general operations
$50,000
National Association of Hispanic Journalists · Washington, DC · 2022
In support of general operations
$50,000
Community Partners · Los Angeles, CA · 2022
to support the organization's project, Storyline Partners' Disabled Journalist Association
$50,000
Native American Journalists Association · Norman, OK · 2022
In support of general operations
$30,000
Public Narrative · Chicago, IL · 2022
in support of a series of training events for community-based journalists
$10,000
The Society of Environmental Journalists · Washington, DC · 2022
in support of a series of journalism webinars about reporting on climate change organized by the Society of Environmental Journalists
$10,000
Grist Magazine · Seattle, WA · 2022
in support of a national convening of members of the Uproot Project, a national network for journalists
$300,000
Population Reference Bureau · Washington, DC · 2021
to train journalists in India and Nigeria to strengthen public health reporting to enhance the response to and recovery from COVID-19.
$300,000
Population Reference Bureau · Washington, DC · 2021
to train journalists in India and Nigeria to strengthen public health reporting to enhance the response to and recovery from COVID-19
$205,000
Poynter Institute for Media Studies · St Petersburg, FL · 2021
to provide journalists with the information, training and support they need to produce in-depth reporting on the workings of local criminal justice systems and the need to reform them under the Safety and Justice Challe… read allto provide journalists with the information, training and support they need to produce in-depth reporting on the workings of local criminal justice systems and the need to reform them under the Safety and Justice Challenge. less
$205,000
Poynter Institute for Media Studies · St Petersburg, FL · 2021
to provide journalists with the information training and support they need to produce in-depth reporting on the workings of local criminal justice systems and the need to reform them under the Safety and Justice Challen… read allto provide journalists with the information training and support they need to produce in-depth reporting on the workings of local criminal justice systems and the need to reform them under the Safety and Justice Challenge less
$125,000
Nikole Hannah Jones · Chicago, IL · 2021
MacArthur Foundation Fellow Award - Journalist
$125,000
Ken Ward Jr · Chicago, IL · 2021
MacArthur Foundation Fellow Award - Investigative Journalist, Fellows
$125,000
Ken Ward Jr · Chicago, IL · 2021
MacArthur Foundation Fellow Award - Investigative Journalist
$125,000
Nikole Hannahjones · Chicago, IL · 2021
MacArthur Foundation Fellow Award - Journalist, Fellows
$125,000
Sarah Stillman · Chicago, IL · 2021
MacArthur Foundation Fellow Award - Long-Form Journalist
$125,000
Sarah Stillman · Chicago, IL · 2021
MacArthur Foundation Fellow Award - Long-Form Journalist, Fellows
$120,000
World Press Institute · Saint Paul, MN · 2021
in support of a journalism fellowship for Nigerian journalists
$120,000
World Press Institute · Saint Paul, MN · 2021
in support of a journalism fellowship for Nigerian journalists.
$100,000
Committee To Protect Journalists · New York, NY · 2021
in support of general operations.
$100,000
National Association of Black Journalists · College Park, MD · 2021
in support of general operations.
$100,000
National Association of Black Journalists · College Park, MD · 2021
in support of general operations.
$100,000
Committee To Protect Journalists · New York, NY · 2021
in support of general operations.
$50,000
International Press Centre · 2021
to strengthen the protection and promotion of press freedom and safety of journalists in Nigeria.
$50,000
International Centre for Investigative Reporting · 2021
to convene a multi-stakeholder conference on building resilience for women journalists in Africa
$50,000
International Press Centre · 2021
to strengthen the protection and promotion of press freedom and safety of journalists in Nigeria
$50,000
International Centre for Investigative Reporting · 2021
to convene a multi-stakeholder conference on building resilience for women journalists in Africa.
$30,000
Public Narrative · Chicago, IL · 2021
in support of Black and Latinx artists and journalists working together to create more just and accurate narratives.
$30,000
Public Narrative · Chicago, IL · 2021
in support of Black and Latinx artists and journalists working together to create more just and accurate narratives
$3,300
International Consortium of Investigative Journalists · Washington, DC · 2021
In support of general operations.
$1,500
International Consortium of Investigative Journalists · Washington, DC · 2021
in support of general operations.
$600
Asian American Journalists Association · Washington, DC · 2021
in support of general operations.

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

Community Solutions International4 grants · $67.0M
Sesame Workshop3 grants · $63.1M
The Miami Foundation2 grants · $32.8M
Chicago Community Foundation31 grants · $28.9M
New Venture Fund49 grants · $26.5M
Community Solutions International5 grants · $21.0M
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors19 grants · $17.6M
Lever for Change4 grants · $17.0M
United States Energy Foundation6 grants · $13.2M
Sierra Club Foundation4 grants · $13.0M

Giving over time

$678.1M

2021

$314.5M

2022

$319.9M

2023

$356.1M

2024

Grant history

The 100 largest of 7,100 grants.

$32.5M
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2023
in support of Press Forward
$24.0M
Community Solutions International · New York, NY · 2022
to bring the movement to end homelessness in the U.S. to a tipping point
$23.0M
Community Solutions International · New York, NY · 2023
to bring the movement to end homelessness in the U.S. to a tipping point
$22.9M
Sesame Workshop · New York, NY · 2021
to enhance caregiver-child engagement and improve children's learning and socio-emotional outcomes by implementing a large-scale early childhood intervention in the Syrian response region.
$22.9M
Sesame Workshop · New York, NY · 2021
to enhance caregiver-child engagement and improve children's learning and socio-emotional outcomes by implementing a large-scale early childhood intervention in the Syrian response region
$21.0M
Community Solutions International · New York, NY · 2024
To bring the movement to end homelessness in the u.s. To a tipping point
$17.3M
Sesame Workshop · New York, NY · 2022
to enhance caregiver-child engagement and improve children's learning and socio-emotional outcomes by implementing a large-scale early childhood intervention in the Syrian response region
$10.0M
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors · New York, NY · 2024
In support of the governance of artificial intelligence in the public interest
$10.0M
Community Solutions International · New York, NY · 2021
to bring the movement to end homelessness in the U.S. to a tipping point
$10.0M
Community Solutions International · New York, NY · 2021
to bring the movement to end homelessness in the U.S. to a tipping point.
$7.5M
Rf Catalytic Capital · New York, NY · 2024
In support of invest in our future
$7.2M
Rf Catalytic Capital · New York, NY · 2023
in support of Invest in Our Future
$6.5M
Research Foundation of the City University of New York · New York, NY · 2024
For data and project management and the coordination of technical assistance and support for the safety and justice challenge network
$6.0M
Lever for Change · Chicago, IL · 2021
in support of operations for a new entity whose purpose is to unlock philanthropic capital for global social challenges through a variety of mechanisms including custom competitions and matching philanthropists to ambit… read allin support of operations for a new entity whose purpose is to unlock philanthropic capital for global social challenges through a variety of mechanisms including custom competitions and matching philanthropists to ambitious funding opportunities less
$6.0M
Lever for Change · Chicago, IL · 2021
in support of operations for a new entity whose purpose is to unlock philanthropic capital for global social challenges through a variety of mechanisms, including custom competitions and matching philanthropists to ambi… read allin support of operations for a new entity whose purpose is to unlock philanthropic capital for global social challenges through a variety of mechanisms, including custom competitions and matching philanthropists to ambitious funding opportunities. less
$5.3M
Chicago Community Foundation · Chicago, IL · 2023
in renewed support of the Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities
$5.0M
Windward Fund · Washington, DC · 2024
In support of the methane hub
$5.0M
Chicago Sun-Times Media · Chicago, IL · 2023
in support of deepening and expanding news coverage and disseminating its journalism on multiple platforms
$5.0M
Chicago Sun-Times Media · Chicago, IL · 2022
in support of deepening and expanding news coverage and disseminating its journalism on multiple platforms
$5.0M
Howard University · Washington, DC · 2022
in support of the Center for Journalism and Democracy
$5.0M
Lever for Change · Chicago, IL · 2022
in support of operations for a new entity whose purpose is to unlock philanthropic capital for global social challenges through a variety of mechanisms, including custom competitions and matching philanthropists to ambi… read allin support of operations for a new entity whose purpose is to unlock philanthropic capital for global social challenges through a variety of mechanisms, including custom competitions and matching philanthropists to ambitious funding opportunities less
$5.0M
The Barack Obama Foundation · Chicago, IL · 2022
In support of the construction of the Obama Presidential Center, which includes a program space dedicated to leadership training, racial healing, and civic engagement on Chicago's South Side
$5.0M
Iff · Chicago, IL · 2021
in support of America's Cultural Treasures Chicago, an initiative highlighting Chicago's diverse cultural organizations.
$5.0M
Iff · Chicago, IL · 2021
in support of America's Cultural Treasures Chicago an initiative highlighting Chicago's diverse cultural organizations
$4.5M
Research Foundation of the City University of New York · New York, NY · 2024
To support the safety and justice challenge research consortium, a mechanism to administer and manage research projects under the initiative
$4.0M
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley Institute · Summit, IL · 2024
In support of general operations
$4.0M
Urban Institute · Washington, DC · 2024
To serve as the coordinator and technical assistance provider for the just home project to advance targeted housing solutions to break the link between housing instability and incarceration under the safety and justice … read allTo serve as the coordinator and technical assistance provider for the just home project to advance targeted housing solutions to break the link between housing instability and incarceration under the safety and justice challenge less
$4.0M
Chicago Community Foundation · Chicago, IL · 2023
in support of the Chicago Community Foundation's activities related to the Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities' Neighborhood-Based Action Group
$4.0M
Sierra Club Foundation · Oakland, CA · 2023
to support the Beyond Coal campaign
$4.0M
Windward Fund · Washington, DC · 2023
in support of the Methane Hub
$4.0M
United States Energy Foundation · San Francisco, CA · 2022
in support of state-level advocacy for clean energy policies
$4.0M
Urban Institute · Washington, DC · 2022
to serve as the coordinator and technical assistance provider for an initiative to fund targeted housing solutions to break the link between housing instability and incarceration
$3.5M
United States Energy Foundation · San Francisco, CA · 2023
in support of state-level advocacy for clean energy policies
$3.3M
Research Foundation of the City University of New York · New York, NY · 2022
for data and project management and the coordination of technical assistance and support for the Safety and Justice Challenge Network
$3.3M
Research Foundation of the City University of New York · New York, NY · 2021
for data and project management and the coordination of technical assistance and support for the Safety and Justice Challenge Network.
$3.3M
Research Foundation of the City University of New York · New York, NY · 2021
for data and project management and the coordination of technical assistance and support for the Safety and Justice Challenge Network
$3.3M
William Marsh Rice University · Houston, TX · 2021
reducing newborn mortality through scaling a package of essential neonatal technologies coupled with effective interventions in Malawi Kenya Tanzania and Nigeria
$3.3M
William Marsh Rice University · Houston, TX · 2021
reducing newborn mortality through scaling a package of essential neonatal technologies coupled with effective interventions in Malawi, Kenya, Tanzania and Nigeria.
$3.0M
United States Energy Foundation · San Francisco, CA · 2024
In support of state-level advocacy for clean energy policies
$3.0M
Amalgamated Charitable Foundation · Washington, DC · 2023
in support of the Democracy Frontlines Fund
$3.0M
Sierra Club Foundation · Oakland, CA · 2022
to support the Beyond Coal campaign
$3.0M
William Marsh Rice University · Houston, TX · 2022
reducing newborn mortality through scaling a package of essential neonatal technologies coupled with effective interventions in Malawi, Kenya, Tanzania and Nigeria
$3.0M
Africa Transitional Justice Legacy Fund · 2021
in support of African continental reparative justice and racial healing work
$3.0M
Africa Transitional Justice Legacy Fund · 2021
in support of African continental reparative justice and racial healing work.
$3.0M
Allied Media Projects · Detroit, MI · 2021
in support of the Decolonizing Wealth Project.
$3.0M
Allied Media Projects · Detroit, MI · 2021
in support of the Decolonizing Wealth Project
$3.0M
Chicago Community Foundation · Chicago, IL · 2021
in support of the Together We Rise Fund
$3.0M
Chicago Community Foundation · Chicago, IL · 2021
in support of the Together We Rise Fund.
$3.0M
National Audubon Society · New York, NY · 2021
in support of building momentum for climate solutions.
$3.0M
National Audubon Society · New York, NY · 2021
in support of building momentum for climate solutions
$3.0M
Resource Centre for Human Rights & Civic Education · 2021
to coordinate support and enhance the capacity of original inhabitants in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory Abuja
$3.0M
Resource Centre for Human Rights & Civic Education · 2021
to coordinate, support, and enhance the capacity of original inhabitants in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
$3.0M
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors · New York, NY · 2021
in support of its project, Climate Nexus.
$3.0M
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors · New York, NY · 2021
in support of its project Climate Nexus
$3.0M
Sierra Club Foundation · Oakland, CA · 2021
to support the Beyond Coal campaign.
$3.0M
Sierra Club Foundation · Oakland, CA · 2021
to support the Beyond Coal campaign
$3.0M
American Online Giving Foundation · Newark, DE · 2024
Employee matching gifts program
$2.8M
The Field Foundation of Illinois · Chicago, IL · 2024
In support of "a road together (art), an initiative of the field foundation supported by the macarthur foundation"
$2.6M
Chicago Community Foundation · Chicago, IL · 2022
in renewed support of the Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities
$2.6M
Chicago Community Foundation · Chicago, IL · 2021
in renewed support of the Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities
$2.6M
Chicago Community Foundation · Chicago, IL · 2021
in renewed support of the Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities.
$2.6M
The Richard H Driehaus Foundation · Chicago, IL · 2022
in support of implementation of the MacArthur Fund for Arts and Culture at the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation
$2.6M
The Richard H Driehaus Foundation · Chicago, IL · 2021
in support of implementation of the MacArthur Fund for Arts and Culture at the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation
$2.6M
The Richard H Driehaus Foundation · Chicago, IL · 2021
in support of implementation of the MacArthur Fund for Arts and Culture at the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation.
$2.5M
The Chicago Community Trust · Chicago, IL · 2024
In support of press forward chicago's leadership in engaging philanthropists and the local journalism community to strengthen and sustain the media organizations and outlets that serve this region's diverse audiences
$2.5M
The Chicago Community Trust · Chicago, IL · 2023
in support of a pooled fund for independent journalism in Chicago
$2.5M
The Field Foundation of Illinois · Chicago, IL · 2023
in support of "A Road Together (ART), an initiative of the Field Foundation supported by the MacArthur Foundation"
$2.5M
Ceres · Boston, MA · 2022
in support of general operations
$2.5M
Smithsonian Institution · Washington, DC · 2022
In support of the curation and digitization of the Johnson Publishing Company Archive for the benefit of the public and for scholarly and educational uses
$2.5M
The African American Policy Forum · New York, NY · 2022
in support of general operations
$2.5M
The J Paul Getty Trust · Los Angeles, CA · 2022
In support of the curation and digitization of the Johnson Publishing Company Archive for the benefit of the public and for scholarly and educational uses
$2.5M
United States Energy Foundation · San Francisco, CA · 2021
in support of state-level advocacy for clean energy policies.
$2.5M
United States Energy Foundation · San Francisco, CA · 2021
in support of state-level advocacy for clean energy policies
$2.5M
Prince Foundation · Chicago, IL · 2022
the MacArthur Fund for Arts and Culture at Prince
$2.4M
Prince Foundation · Chicago, IL · 2021
the MacArthur Fund for Arts and Culture at Prince
$2.4M
Prince Foundation · Chicago, IL · 2021
the MacArthur Fund for Arts and Culture at Prince.
$2.4M
New Venture Fund · Washington, DC · 2022
to support grantmaking that advances the Catalytic Capital Consortium initiative by increasing the knowledge, awareness and use of catalytic capital among investors, including foundations, family offices, donor governme… read allto support grantmaking that advances the Catalytic Capital Consortium initiative by increasing the knowledge, awareness and use of catalytic capital among investors, including foundations, family offices, donor governments and others less
$2.3M
Justice Innovation Inc Dba Center for Justice Innovation · New York, NY · 2023
to provide project coordination and technical assistance to local jurisdictions seeking to reduce jail use safely and address racial and ethnic disparities as part of the Safety and Justice Challenge
$2.3M
Fund for the City of New York · New York, NY · 2021
on behalf of the Center for Court Innovation for project coordination and technical assistance to local jurisdictions seeking to reduce jail use safely and address racial and ethnic disparities.
$2.3M
Fund for the City of New York · New York, NY · 2021
on behalf of the Center for Court Innovation for project coordination and technical assistance to local jurisdictions seeking to reduce jail use safely and address racial and ethnic disparities.
$2.1M
New Venture Fund · Washington, DC · 2021
to support grantmaking that advances the Catalytic Capital Consortium initiative by increasing the knowledge awareness and use of catalytic capital among investors including foundations family offices donor governments … read allto support grantmaking that advances the Catalytic Capital Consortium initiative by increasing the knowledge awareness and use of catalytic capital among investors including foundations family offices donor governments and others less
$2.1M
New Venture Fund · Washington, DC · 2021
to support grantmaking that advances the Catalytic Capital Consortium initiative by increasing the knowledge, awareness and use of catalytic capital among investors, including foundations, family offices, donor governme… read allto support grantmaking that advances the Catalytic Capital Consortium initiative by increasing the knowledge, awareness and use of catalytic capital among investors, including foundations, family offices, donor governments and others. less
$2.1M
Justice Innovation Inc Dba Center for Justice Innovation · New York, NY · 2024
To provide project coordination and technical assistance to local jurisdictions seeking to safely reduce jail use and address racial and ethnic disparities as part of the safety and justice challenge
$2.0M
Acento Accion Local Asociacion Civil · 2024
To strengthen human rights activism in mexico through diversifying philanthropic strategies and increasing equity in access to funds and resources for the mexican states
$2.0M
Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund · Washington, DC · 2024
In support of general operations
$2.0M
League of Conservation Voters Education Fund · Washington, DC · 2024
To support local and statewide public education campaigns about clean energy benefits
$2.0M
Local Independent Online News Publishers · Havertown, PA · 2024
In support of activities and grants to support local news organizations to be financially sustainable
$2.0M
Trace Media · Brooklyn, NY · 2024
In support of general operations
$2.0M
Volcker Alliance · New York, NY · 2024
In support of developing leadership pathways for diverse individuals focused on criminal justice reform and advancing racial equity as part of the safety and justice challenge
$2.0M
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Array Alliance · Los Angeles, CA · 2023
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Campaign Legal Center · Washington, DC · 2023
in support of general operations
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League of Conservation Voters Education Fund · Washington, DC · 2023
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Protect Democracy Project · Washington, DC · 2023
in support of general operations
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Acento Accion Local Asociacion Civil · 2022
to strengthen human rights activism in Mexico through diversifying philanthropic strategies and increasing equity in access to funds and resources for the Mexican states, Mexico Legacy Fund
$2.0M
Echoing Green · New York, NY · 2022
in support of general operations
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Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated · New York, NY · 2022
to cut methane emissions and reduce harmful climate and environmental impacts resulting from oil and natural gas production
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League of Conservation Voters Education Fund · Washington, DC · 2022
to support local and statewide public education campaigns about clean energy benefits
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