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John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated)

Chicago, Illinois  ·  EIN 237093598  ·  Private foundation

Based in Chicago, Illinois, John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated) has awarded $2.76B across 13,043 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to The Miami Foundation Inc. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$311.5M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$8.21B
Assets (FY2020)
13,043
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated) funds

John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated)'s giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, criminal justice, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementCriminal JusticeDisability ServicesEconomic DevelopmentEducationEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, foster youth, hispanic communities.

black communitieschildrendisabledfamiliesfoster youthhispanic communitieshomeless populationimmigrants & refugees

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
The Miami Foundation Inc
in support of Press Forward
Miami, FL$32.5M2023
Sesame Workshop
to support implementation of an early childhood intervention program in the Syrian response region.
New York, NY$25.7M2020
Sesame Workshop
TO ENHANCE CAREGIVER-CHILD ENGAGEMENT AND IMPROVE CHILDREN'S LEARNING AND SOCIO-EMOTIONAL OUTCOMES BY IMPLEMENTING A LARGE-SCALE EARLY CHILD
New York, NY$25.1M2019

How to apply for funding from John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated)

From John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated)'s IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“WITH FEW EXCEPTIONS, AS NOTED ON OUR WEBSITE, THERE ARE NO FIXED DEADLINES.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at macfound.org.

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Frequently asked questions about John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated)

Does John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated) accept grant applications?
Yes — John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated)'s IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated) fund?
John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated)'s grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include The Miami Foundation Inc, Sesame Workshop. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated) give in grants?
John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated) reported $311.5M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.76B over 13,043 grants.
Where is John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated) located?
John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated) is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 237093598.
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About this profile. This page is built from John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated)'s public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated). Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.