Private foundation · EIN 23-7093598
John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation
Chicago, IL
John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, IL. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $356M in grants and contributions paid across 1,086 grants, with $9.31B in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Community Solutions International Inc, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc and Rf Catalytic Capital Inc.
How to request funding
Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.
As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Solutions International Inc | New York, NY | To Bring the Movement to End Homelessness in the U.s. to a Tipping Point | $21,000,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | New York, NY | In Support of the Governance of Artificial Intelligence in the Public Interest | $10,000,000 |
| Rf Catalytic Capital Inc | New York, NY | In Support of Invest in Our Future | $7,500,000 |
| 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 | $6,500,000 |
| Windward Fund | Washington, DC | In Support of the Methane Hub | $5,000,000 |
| 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 | $4,500,000 |
| Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley Institute | Summit, IL | In Support of General Operations | $4,000,000 |
| 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 | $4,000,000 |
| United States Energy Foundation | San Francisco, CA | In Support of State-Level Advocacy for Clean Energy Policies | $3,000,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | Newark, DE | Employee Matching Gifts Program | $2,985,897 |
| 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" | $2,750,000 |
| 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 Organization | $2,500,000 |
| 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 P | $2,075,000 |
| Acento Accion Local Asociacion Civil | Mexico City | To Strengthen Human Rights Activism in Mexico Through Diversifying Philanthropic Strategies and Increasing Equity in Access to Funds and Resources for the Mexic | $2,000,000 |
| Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund | Washington, DC | In Support of General Operations | $2,000,000 |
| League of Conservation Voters Education Fund | Washington, DC | To Support Local and Statewide Public Education Campaigns About Clean Energy Benefits | $2,000,000 |
| Local Independent Online News Publishers Inc | Havertown, PA | In Support of Activities and Grants to Support Local News Organizations to Be Financially Sustainable | $2,000,000 |
| Trace Media Inc | Brooklyn, NY | In Support of General Operations | $2,000,000 |
| 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 Ju | $2,000,000 |
| Ndn Collective Inc | Rapid City, SD | In Support of General Operations | $1,563,000 |
| 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 | $1,550,000 |
| Humboldt Area Foundation | Bayside, CA | In Support of the Klamath River Fund | $1,500,000 |
| Internews Network | Arcata, CA | In Support of Activities and Grants to Support Local News Organizations in Communities with Low Civic Information Scores | $1,500,000 |
| Lever for Change | Chicago, IL | In Support of General Operations | $1,500,000 |
| Neo Philanthropy Inc | New York, NY | In Support of the State Infrastructure Fund | $1,500,000 |
The 25 largest of 1,086 grants listed on the return. 117 grants to individuals ($16.2M) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- New York$92.8M · 143 grants
- Illinois$71.7M · 363 grants
- District of Columbia$54.4M · 128 grants
- California$32.1M · 93 grants
- Massachusetts$7.89M · 30 grants
- Pennsylvania$5.28M · 10 grants
- Virginia$5.07M · 10 grants
- Washington$4.64M · 11 grants
- Minnesota$4.58M · 12 grants
- Oregon$4.12M · 9 grants
- Florida$3.67M · 10 grants
- Texas$3.49M · 14 grants
Quick answers
Does John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation accept grant applications?
According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
How much does John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $356,090,979 in grants and contributions paid (1,086 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Community Solutions International Inc (NY), $21M, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc (NY), $10M, Rf Catalytic Capital Inc (NY), $7.5M, Research Foundation of the City University of New York (NY), $6.5M and Windward Fund (DC), $5M.