How John Palfrey Is Leading MacArthur Into a New Era of Philanthropy

How John Palfrey Is Leading MacArthur Into a New Era of Philanthropy

John Palfrey has led this $8 billion foundation through a time of great change — a racial reckoning, the rise of trust-based philanthropy, and program shifts at MacArthur. We take stock of how Palfrey’s done so far, and what’s next.

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A Major Funder Is Overhauling How it Backs Local Arts Groups. What Will That Mean for Grantees?

A Major Funder Is Overhauling How it Backs Local Arts Groups. What Will That Mean for Grantees?

Part of an ongoing effort to be more equitable, MacArthur is transitioning to a participatory regranting partnership to support Chicago’s small to midsized arts organizations. How will grantees be impacted?

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This Major Funder Hopes to Break the Link Between Homelessness and Incarceration

This Major Funder Hopes to Break the Link Between Homelessness and Incarceration

A new partnership run by the MacArthur Foundation and the Urban Institute aims to disrupt the connection between housing instability and time in jail — starting in four communities across the country.

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Still Home, Still a Priority: A Quick Look at MacArthur's Latest Chicago Grantmaking

Still Home, Still a Priority: A Quick Look at MacArthur's Latest Chicago Grantmaking

MacArthur has gotten some flack for not giving enough in its own hometown. But where do its local grants go, exactly? 

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