Company facts
- Founded
- 1970
- Employees
- 219
- Headquarters
- United States
- Type
- Non-Profit
- Subsidiaries
- MacArthur Fellows Program, 100&Change
About
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is a philanthropic organization that supports creative individuals, effective institutions, and influential networks to foster a more just, sustainable, and peaceful world. It invests in bold initiatives addressing critical social challenges such as over-incarceration, climate change, nuclear risk, and mobilizing financial capital for the social sector. Through its flagship MacArthur Fellows Program, the foundation recognizes and empowers exceptional talent across disciplines, while also sustaining commitments to responsible journalism, civic vitality in Chicago, and advancing research on pressing global issues. The Foundation's distinctive blend of generous funding, strategic focus on systemic change, and a culture of intellectual curiosity positions it as a leading catalyst for transformative progress.