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MacArthur Foundation
MacArthur Foundation is a foundation headquartered in United States (North America). Ranked #21 in the 2026 Dealroom Power Law LP Ranking by realised power-law score across its venture commitments.
Historical Background
- The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is a private foundation that was established in 1978.
- It was created by John D. MacArthur, who at the time of his death was one of the three wealthiest individuals in the United States and the sole owner of Bankers Life and Casualty Company of Chicago.
Source of Capital
- The foundation's capital originates from the estate of John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur.
- With an endowment of $7.6 billion, the foundation provides approximately $260 million in grants and impact investments annually.
Major Events
- No information available.
Allocation Strategy
- The foundation makes grants and impact investments to support non-profit organizations.
- Its current primary areas of focus include climate change, criminal justice reform, reducing nuclear risk, and combating corruption in Nigeria.
- The foundation is also known for the MacArthur Fellows Program, which awards unrestricted fellowships to talented U.S. citizens.
Sources
- https://www.macfound.org/about/our-history/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MacArthur_Foundation
- https://www.macfound.org/about/
- https://www.britannica.com/topic/MacArthur-Foundation
- https://www.encyclopedia.com/social-sciences-and-law/economics-business-and-labor/private-foundations/john-d-and-catherine-t-macarthur-foundation