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John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 23-7093598 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024
- Total grants paid
- $356.1M
- Grants reported
- 1,086
- Median grant
- $160K
- Future commitments
- $147.8M
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,086 | $356.1M |
Where John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL INC | NEW YORK, NY | TO BRING THE MOVEMENT TO END HOMELESSNESS IN THE U.S. TO A TIPPING POINT | 2024 | $21M |
| ROCKEFELLER PHILANTHROPY ADVISORS INC | NEW YORK, NY | IN SUPPORT OF THE GOVERNANCE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST | 2024 | $10M |
| RF CATALYTIC CAPITAL INC | NEW YORK, NY | IN SUPPORT OF INVEST IN OUR FUTURE | 2024 | $7.5M |
| RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK | NEW YORK, NY | FOR DATA AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND THE COORDINATION OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT FOR THE SAFETY AND JUSTICE CHALLENGE NETWORK | 2024 | $6.5M |
| WINDWARD FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | IN SUPPORT OF THE METHANE HUB | 2024 | $5M |
| RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK | NEW YORK, NY | TO SUPPORT THE SAFETY AND JUSTICE CHALLENGE RESEARCH CONSORTIUM, A MECHANISM TO ADMINISTER AND MANAGE RESEARCH PROJECTS UNDER THE INITIATIVE | 2024 | $4.5M |
| EMMETT TILL AND MAMIE TILL-MOBLEY INSTITUTE | SUMMIT, IL | IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2024 | $4M |
| URBAN INSTITUTE | WASHINGTON, DC | 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 CHALLENGE | 2024 | $4M |
| UNITED STATES ENERGY FOUNDATION | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | IN SUPPORT OF STATE-LEVEL ADVOCACY FOR CLEAN ENERGY POLICIES | 2024 | $3M |
| AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC | NEWARK, DE | EMPLOYEE MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM | 2024 | $3M |
| THE FIELD FOUNDATION OF ILLINOIS INC | CHICAGO, IL | IN SUPPORT OF "A ROAD TOGETHER (ART), AN INITIATIVE OF THE FIELD FOUNDATION SUPPORTED BY THE MACARTHUR FOUNDATION" | 2024 | $2.8M |
| THE CHICAGO COMMUNITY TRUST | CHICAGO, IL | 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 | 2024 | $2.5M |
| JUSTICE INNOVATION INC DBA CENTER FOR JUSTICE INNOVATION | NEW YORK, NY | 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 | 2024 | $2.1M |
| ACENTO ACCION LOCAL ASOCIACION CIVIL | MEXICO CITY, DISTRITO FEDERAL | TO STRENGTHEN HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISM IN MEXICO THROUGH DIVERSIFYING PHILANTHROPIC STRATEGIES AND INCREASING EQUITY IN ACCESS TO FUNDS AND RESOURCES FOR THE MEXICAN STATES | 2024 | $2M |
| TRACE MEDIA INC | BROOKLYN, NY | IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2024 | $2M |
| LOCAL INDEPENDENT ONLINE NEWS PUBLISHERS INC | HAVERTOWN, PA | IN SUPPORT OF ACTIVITIES AND GRANTS TO SUPPORT LOCAL NEWS ORGANIZATIONS TO BE FINANCIALLY SUSTAINABLE | 2024 | $2M |
| CLIMATE AND CLEAN ENERGY EQUITY FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2024 | $2M |
| LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | TO SUPPORT LOCAL AND STATEWIDE PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGNS ABOUT CLEAN ENERGY BENEFITS | 2024 | $2M |
| VOLCKER ALLIANCE INC | NEW YORK, NY | 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 | 2024 | $2M |
| NDN COLLECTIVE INC | RAPID CITY, SD | IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2024 | $1.6M |
| JUSTICE SYSTEM PARTNERS | SALEM, OR | FOR 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 | 2024 | $1.6M |
| HUMBOLDT AREA FOUNDATION | BAYSIDE, CA | IN SUPPORT OF THE KLAMATH RIVER FUND | 2024 | $1.5M |
| NEO PHILANTHROPY INC | NEW YORK, NY | IN SUPPORT OF THE STATE INFRASTRUCTURE FUND | 2024 | $1.5M |
| LEVER FOR CHANGE | CHICAGO, IL | IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2024 | $1.5M |
| STATE VOICES | WASHINGTON, DC | IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2024 | $1.5M |
How to apply
This foundation reports on its 990-PF that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications.
- Contact
- JOHN D AND CATHERINE T MACARTHUR FO
- Address
- 140 SOUTH DEARBORN ST STE 1200 CHICAGO, IL, 606035285
- Phone
- 3127268000
- Deadlines
- WITH FEW EXCEPTIONS, AS NOTED ON OUR WEBSITE, THERE ARE NO FIXED DEADLINES.
- Application materials
- THE FOUNDATION'S GRANT MAKING PROGRAMS AND AREAS OF WORK ARE DESCRIBED FULLY ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE (WWW.MACFOUND.ORG). TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION, REVIEW THE GRANTMAKING GUIDELINES ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE AT HTTPS://WWW.MACFOUND.ORG/GRANTS/FUNDING-FAQ AND CLICK ON THE "VIEW APPLICATION GUIDELINES" LINK TO DETERMINE IF YOUR PROPOSAL IS ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING.
- Restrictions
- THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE DESCRIBES THOSE AREAS WHERE THE FOUNDATION MAY PROVIDE SUPPORT AS WELL AS THOSE PROJECTS OR PROPOSALS IT WILL NOT FUND. THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT SUPPORT POLITICAL ACTIVITIES OR ATTEMPTS TO INFLUENCE ACTION ON SPECIFIC LEGISLATION; DOES NOT PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS, OR TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE, OR POSTGRADUATE STUDIES, OR UNSOLICITED GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS EXCEPT FOR ITS FELLOWS PROGRAM; AND DOES NOT SUPPORT ANNUAL FUNDRAISING DRIVES, BENEFIT EVENTS, HONORARY FUNCTIONS OR SIMILAR PROJECTS.
Application information: https://www.macfound.org/GRANTS/FUNDING-FAQ
About this data
Figures are aggregated from John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (1 filing on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.