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The MacArthur Foundation boldly invests in creative solutions to critical challenges, sparking hope for our future.
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Building Trust and Strengthening Democracy
Local news can build community cohesion, foster civic participation, create shared understanding, and hold power to account.
2024 President's Essay ›Grantees are Reimagining the
World in Their Own Vision
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Achieving Equity Through Art
Chicago organizations expand art’s impact in film, dance, and free theater.
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We are accelerating ingenuity and supporting effective organizations and influential networks.
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Big Bets
Investing boldly across critical challenges.
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Enduring Commitments
Unwavering, deep, longstanding engagement.
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Awards
Funding the world’s ingenuity.
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Field Support
Reflecting diverse creative sector voices and sustaining the creative life of the city.
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Meet the 2023 MacArthur Fellows
20 Individuals Applying Creativity with a Global Perspective
A Legacy of Impact
Investing boldly over our -year history.
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