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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 23-7093598

John D and Catherine T MacArthur Foundation

A private foundation in Chicago, IL. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 1,086 grants and $356.1 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

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Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $356,090,979

    Grants listed
    1,086
    Assets, end of year
    $9,311,570,852
  • Tax year 2023

    $320,782,584

    Grants listed
    1,465
    Assets, end of year
    $8,672,283,398
  • Tax year 2022

    $315,736,308

    Grants listed
    1,487
    Assets, end of year
    $8,229,029,493
  • Tax year 2021

    $341,122,704

    Grants listed
    1,491
    Assets, end of year
    $9,462,296,474
  • Tax year 2020

    $311,460,883

    Grants listed
    1,528
    Assets, end of year
    $8,209,542,030
  • Tax year 2019

    $286,558,072

    Grants listed
    1,410
    Assets, end of year
    $7,208,352,632
  • Tax year 2018

    $307,812,561

    Grants listed
    1,583
    Assets, end of year
    $6,513,367,921

Grants paid in 2024

1,086 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. Community Solutions International IncNew York, NY

    To bring the movement to end homelessness in the u.s. To a tipping point

    $21,000,000
  2. Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors IncNew York, NY

    In support of the governance of artificial intelligence in the public interest

    $10,000,000
  3. RF Catalytic Capital IncNew York, NY

    In support of invest in our future

    $7,500,000
  4. Research Foundation of the City University of New YorkNew 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
  5. Windward FundWashington, DC

    In support of the methane hub

    $5,000,000
  6. Research Foundation of the City University of New YorkNew 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
  7. Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley InstituteSummit, IL

    In support of general operations

    $4,000,000
  8. Urban InstituteWashington, 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 instability and incarceration under the safety and justice challenge

    $4,000,000
  9. United States Energy FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    In support of state-level advocacy for clean energy policies

    $3,000,000
  10. American Online Giving Foundation IncNewark, DE

    Employee matching gifts program

    $2,985,897
  11. The Field Foundation of Illinois IncChicago, IL

    In support of "a road together (art), an initiative of the field foundation supported by the macarthur foundation"

    $2,750,000
  12. The Chicago Community TrustChicago, IL

    In support of press forward chicago's leadership in engaging philanthropists and the local journalism community to strengthen and sustain the media organizations and outlets that serve this region's diverse audiences

    $2,500,000
  13. Justice Innovation Inc DBA Center for Justice InnovationNew 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 part of the safety and justice challenge

    $2,075,000
  14. Acento Accion Local Asociacion CivilMexico City, Mexico

    To strengthen human rights activism in mexico through diversifying philanthropic strategies and increasing equity in access to funds and resources for the mexican states

    $2,000,000
  15. Climate and Clean Energy Equity FundWashington, DC

    In support of general operations

    $2,000,000
  16. League of Conservation Voters Education FundWashington, DC

    To support local and statewide public education campaigns about clean energy benefits

    $2,000,000
  17. Local Independent Online News Publishers IncWilmington, DE

    In support of activities and grants to support local news organizations to be financially sustainable

    $2,000,000
  18. Trace Media IncBrooklyn, NY

    In support of general operations

    $2,000,000
  19. Volcker Alliance IncNew 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 justice challenge

    $2,000,000
  20. NDN Collective IncRapid City, SD

    In support of general operations

    $1,563,000
  21. Justice System PartnersSalem, 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 the safety and justice challenge

    $1,550,000
  22. Humboldt Area FoundationBayside, CA

    In support of the klamath river fund

    $1,500,000
  23. Internews NetworkArcata, CA

    In support of activities and grants to support local news organizations in communities with low civic information scores

    $1,500,000
  24. Lever for ChangeChicago, IL

    In support of general operations

    $1,500,000
  25. Neo Philanthropy IncNew York, NY

    In support of the state infrastructure fund

    $1,500,000
  26. State VoicesWashington, DC

    In support of general operations

    $1,500,000
  27. Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative JournalismLagos, Nigeria

    To strengthen accountability journalism and civic space at lower levels of government in nigeria

    $1,500,000
  28. Justice Management InstituteArlington, VA

    For project coordination and technical assistance to local jurisdictions seeking to reduce unnecessary jail use and address racial and ethnic disparities as part of the safety and justice challenge

    $1,470,000
  29. Nia Tero FoundationSeattle, WA

    To support the development and execution of an indigenous impact investing program focused primarily on enterprises in pasifika and amazonia

    $1,340,000
  30. The Tiny News Collective IncPhiladelphia, PA

    In support of activities and grants to early-stage local news organizations in underserved communities

    $1,275,000
  31. Borealis PhilanthropyMinneapolis, MN

    For flexible support of the racial equity in journalism fund

    $1,250,000
  32. Justleadershipusa IncNew York, NY

    In support of developing leadership pathways for individuals directly impacted by the criminal justice system who are focused on justice reform and advancing racial equity as part of the safety and justice challenge

    $1,250,000
  33. The Miami Foundation IncMiami, FL

    In support of newsmatch

    $1,200,000
  34. The Field Foundation of Illinois IncChicago, IL

    In support of the leaders for a new chicago award program

    $1,188,400
  35. Pretrial Justice InstituteBaltimore, MD

    To organize and convene the safety and justice challenge network comprised of selected local jurisdictions, strategic allies and partners committed to criminal justice reform

    $1,125,000
  36. ForefrontChicago, IL

    To assist asylum seekers seeking protection and integration in the chicago metropolitan area

    $1,113,000
  37. Frameworks InstituteWashington, DC

    To support implementation of a locally driven digital-first narrative campaign and a model for measuring its impact in two pilot counties to advance current and future systems reform efforts as part of the safety and justice challenge

    $1,100,000
  38. Mac Services IncChicago, IL

    In support of operations for the philanthropy data commons, a shared sector-wide governance and technical infrastructure

    $1,100,000
  39. Media Development Investment Fund IncNew York, NY

    To strengthen the revenue generation skills and sustainability of nigerian media organizations

    $1,005,000
  40. Afef IncNew York, NY

    To support the grassroots for resilience ownership and wellness fund for climate

    $1,000,000
  41. All Voting Is LocalWashington, DC

    In support of general operations

    $1,000,000
  42. Alliance for Youth OrganizingWashington, DC

    In support of general operations

    $1,000,000
  43. Ceres IncBoston, MA

    In support of general operations

    $1,000,000
  44. Chicago Community FoundationChicago, IL

    In support of the "heartland alliance - sustaining our impact" donor advised fund

    $1,000,000
  45. Chicago Community FoundationChicago, IL

    In support of the chicago community foundation's activities related to the partnership for safe and peaceful communities' initiative, scaling community violence intervention for a safer chicago

    $1,000,000
  46. Climate Leadership Initiative IncSan Francisco, CA

    In support of general operations

    $1,000,000
  47. Demos A Network for Ideas and Action LTDNew York, NY

    In support of general operations

    $1,000,000
  48. EarthjusticeSan Francisco, CA

    In support of general operations

    $1,000,000
  49. Florida International UniversityNorth Miami, FL

    In support of its jack d. Gordon institute for public policy to advance prosecutorial fairness and effectiveness through data innovation as part of the safety and justice challenge

    $1,000,000
  50. Free PressFlorence, MA

    In support of its future of civic media project to advance state-based policies that nurture healthy local media ecosystems

    $1,000,000
  51. HBCU Library Alliance IncAtlanta, GA

    In support of the project "empowering HBCU libraries with civil rights preservation, digital innovation, and transformative professional development"

    $1,000,000
  52. Health Care Without HarmReston, VA

    For general operating support

    $1,000,000
  53. Hip Hop Caucus Education FundWashington, DC

    In support of general operations

    $1,000,000
  54. Hopewell FundWashington, DC

    In support of its project free election fund

    $1,000,000
  55. Independent Television Service IncSan Francisco, CA

    In support of general operations

    $1,000,000
  56. Issue OneWashington, DC

    In support of general operations

    $1,000,000
  57. New Venture FundWashington, DC

    In support of alaska venture fund

    $1,000,000
  58. New Venture FundWashington, DC

    In support of new venture fund's collective action fund for accountability, resilience, and adaptation

    $1,000,000
  59. New Venture FundWashington, DC

    To support its project, the trusted elections fund

    $1,000,000
  60. Nia Tero FoundationSeattle, WA

    In support of general operations of nia tero

    $1,000,000
  61. Partnership for Southern EquityAtlanta, GA

    In support of general operations

    $1,000,000
  62. Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors IncNew York, NY

    In support of the just transition fund

    $1,000,000
  63. Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors IncNew York, NY

    In support of rockefeller philanthropy advisors' project, the trust for civic infrastructure

    $1,000,000
  64. State Democracy Defenders FundWashington, DC

    In support of general operations

    $1,000,000
  65. The Christchurch Call FoundationWellington, New Zealand

    In support of general operations

    $1,000,000
  66. The Energy FoundationBeijing, China

    In support of general operations

    $1,000,000
  67. The Field Foundation of Illinois IncChicago, IL

    In support of the media and storytelling program

    $1,000,000
  68. The Little Village Environmental Justice OrganizationChicago, IL

    In support of the chicago frontlines funding initiative

    $1,000,000
  69. The Museum of Contemporary ArtLos Angeles, CA

    In support of its collaborative exhibition monuments

    $1,000,000
  70. The Roosevelt InstituteNew York, NY

    In support of general operations

    $1,000,000
  71. United Way of Metropolitan Chicago IncChicago, IL

    In support of the chicago health equity fund

    $1,000,000
  72. We the Veterans FoundationDenver, CO

    In support of general operations

    $1,000,000
  73. Windward FundWashington, DC

    In support of its project, the hive fund for climate and gender justice

    $1,000,000
  74. World Resources InstituteWashington, DC

    For flexible support of the climate change program

    $1,000,000
  75. Acadia CenterRockport, ME

    To facilitate subnational climate and power grid coordination

    $925,000
  76. Chicago Community FoundationChicago, IL

    In support of the affinity funds at the chicago community foundation

    $900,000
  77. Juritrust Centre for Socio-Legal Research and Documentation LtdgteAbuja, Nigeria

    For a legacy project to consolidate and institutionalize criminal justice reform in nigeria

    $900,000
  78. Chicago Community FoundationChicago, IL

    In support of the illinois immigration funders collaborative

    $850,000
  79. Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association IncArlington, VA

    In support of the PBS newshour

    $800,000
  80. New Venture FundWashington, DC

    In support of the media democracy fund's project, the disinformation defense league

    $800,000
  81. Invest Appalachia IncAsheville, NC

    In support of your organization's project, the rural news fund

    $755,000
  82. Alliance for A Just SocietySeattle, WA

    In support of native organizers alliance

    $750,000
  83. Center for Technology and Civic LifeChicago, IL

    In support of general operations

    $750,000
  84. Climate Jobs National Resource Center IncNew York, NY

    In support of general operations

    $750,000
  85. Climate Policy Initiative IncSan Francisco, CA

    To support to the next phase of the us-india clean energy finance facility, a project preparation facility that addresses critical financing hurdles and increases clean energy access in distributed generation solar energy projects

    $750,000
  86. Democracy Works IncBrooklyn, NY

    In support of general operations

    $750,000
  87. Kinfolk Tech FoundationBrooklyn, NY

    In support of general operations

    $750,000
  88. Monument LabPhiladelphia, PA

    In support of general operations

    $750,000
  89. New Venture FundWashington, DC

    In support of your organization's project, center for modern and secureelections

    $750,000
  90. Repower FundSt Paul, MN

    In support of general operations

    $750,000
  91. Rise Education FundSherman Oaks, CA

    In support of general operations

    $750,000
  92. Sicagu Community Development CorporationMission, SD

    In support of general operations

    $750,000
  93. States United Democracy Center IncWashington, DC

    In support of general operations

    $750,000
  94. The Center for Election Innovation & Research IncWashington, DC

    In support of general operations

    $750,000
  95. The New SchoolNew York, NY

    In support of research to understand structural inequalities and identify transformational ways to promote equity

    $750,000
  96. The Voter Participation CenterWashington, DC

    In support of general operations

    $750,000
  97. Windward FundWashington, DC

    In support of its project heartland fund's rural democracy initiative

    $750,000
  98. Common Counsel FoundationOakland, CA

    For flexible support of its color congress initiative project

    $700,000
  99. International Documentary Association IncLos Angeles, CA

    In support of the enterprise documentary fund

    $700,000
  100. International Documentary Association IncLos Angeles, CA

    In support of general operations

    $700,000
  101. Policy Research IncTroy, NY

    In support of technical assistance to local jurisdictions on reducing the over-incarceration of people with behavioral health and other complex needs as part of the safety and justice challenge

    $700,000
  102. University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA

    In support of the annenberg innovation lab and its USC civic media fellowship

    $700,000
  103. Policy Research IncTroy, NY

    In support of technical assistance to local jurisdictions on reducing the over-incarceration of people with serious mental illness as part of the safety and justice challenge

    $675,000
  104. Firelight Media IncNew York, NY

    In support of general operations

    $650,000
  105. The Marshall Project IncNew York, NY

    For general operating support

    $650,000
  106. W Haywood Burns InstituteBeaverton, OR

    To provide technical assistance on reducing racial and ethnic disparities to local jurisdictions as a part of their efforts to safely reduce jail misuse and overuse under the safety and justice challenge

    $627,500
  107. Alliance for Safety and JusticeOakland, CA

    To uplift and mobilize crime survivors and justice-impacted people in alternative public safety solutions under the safety and justice challenge

    $600,000
  108. Battered Women's Justice ProjectOwatonna, MN

    In support of general operations

    $600,000
  109. Justice System PartnersSalem, OR

    To support implementation of the extension of california medicaid services for the provision of transitional services and care to people leaving jails in twelve california counties participating in the safety and justice challenge

    $600,000
  110. Justleadershipusa IncNew York, NY

    In support of general operations

    $600,000
  111. Neo Philanthropy IncNew York, NY

    In support of democracy 2076, a project of neo philanthropy

    $600,000
  112. New Venture FundWashington, DC

    To support the catalytic capital consortium initiative, which aims to increase the knowledge, awareness, and use of catalytic capital among foundations, family offices, donor governments, and others

    $600,000
  113. Southern Environmental Law CenterCharlottesville, VA

    In support of general operations

    $600,000
  114. Impact for Equity IncChicago, IL

    To advance police accountability efforts and justice reform in illinois as part of the safety and justice challenge

    $575,000
  115. Leadership Conference Education Fund IncWashington, DC

    In support of general operations

    $575,000
  116. Centre for Socio-Legal Studies LtdgteAbuja, Nigeria

    For a legacy project to consolidate and institutionalize criminal justice reform in nigeria

    $550,000
  117. Legal Defence and Assistance Project LtdgteLagos, Nigeria

    For a legacy project to consolidate and institutionalize criminal justice reform in nigeria

    $550,000
  118. Wadata Media and Advocacy CentreMaitama Abuja, Nigeria

    For strengthening investigative and data-driven journalism in local nigerian languages

    $525,000
  119. Chicago Torture Justice CenterChicago, IL

    In support of general operations

    $505,000
  120. Action for the Climate Emergency IncBoston, MA

    In support of general operations

    $500,000
  121. Agora Policy Advisory LtdgteAbuja, Nigeria

    To strengthen data-driven and participatory approaches to policymaking and governance

    $500,000
  122. Air Alliance HoustonHouston, TX

    In support of general operations

    $500,000
  123. Alaska Native Heritage Center IncorporatedAnchorage, AK

    In support of general operations

    $500,000
  124. Alliance for an Energy Efficient EconomyNew Delhi, India

    In support of general operations

    $500,000
  125. Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy IncCharlestown, RI

    In support of general operations

    $500,000
  126. American Academy of Arts and SciencesCambridge, MA

    In support of general operations

    $500,000
  127. American Jewish World Service IncNew York, NY

    To enable a just transition for marginalized communities in india

    $500,000
  128. American Journalism Project IncWashington, DC

    In support of general operations

    $500,000
  129. Asia SocietyNew York, NY

    To support a just energy transition in india with an effective national emissions trading system

    $500,000
  130. Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior UniversityStanford, CA

    In support of the stanford trustworthy ai research's evaluations and ai governance project

    $500,000
  131. Cabrini-Green Legal AidChicago, IL

    In support of general operations

    $500,000
  132. Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceWashington, DC

    In support of general operations

    $500,000
  133. Center for Civic DesignCambridge, MD

    In support of general operations

    $500,000
  134. Chicago Community FoundationChicago, IL

    In support of establishing a regranting program for creative placemaking and placekeeping

    $500,000
  135. Chicago Community FoundationChicago, IL

    In support of the chicago community foundation's activities related to the partnership for safe and peaceful communities and the project readi chicago

    $500,000
  136. Chicago Vibrant Neighborhoods CollectiveChicago, IL

    In support of general operations

    $500,000
  137. Chicago VotesChicago, IL

    In support of general operations

    $500,000
  138. Civic NationWashington, DC

    To provide support for the change collective

    $500,000
  139. Colorofchangeorg Education Fund IncOakland, CA

    In support of its storyworld project

    $500,000
  140. Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln IncSpringfield, IL

    In support of its project, press forward springfield

    $500,000
  141. Connecticut CollegeNew London, CT

    In support of the historically black colleges and universities fellowship project

    $500,000
  142. Corporation for National and Community ServiceWashington, DC

    In support of the american climate corps

    $500,000
  143. Cultural Survival IncCambridge, MA

    In support of general operations

    $500,000
  144. Digital Public Library of America IncBoston, MA

    In support of general operations

    $500,000
  145. EarthworksWashington, DC

    To reduce methane emissions from oil and gas operations through community empowerment

    $500,000
  146. Ekvnv YefolecvlkeWeogufka, AL

    In support of general operations

    $500,000
  147. Equal Justice InitiativeMontgomery, AL

    In support of general operations

    $500,000
  148. Equation Campaign and Global Climate Legal DefenseNovato, CA

    In support of general operations

    $500,000
  149. Euchee (yuchi) Language Project IncSapulpa, OK

    In support of general operations

    $500,000
  150. Fair Count IncAtlanta, GA

    To support narrative building consistent with the ideals of the american dream in which liberty, equality, freedom, and opportunity are accessible to all

    $500,000
  151. Free PressFlorence, MA

    In support of general operations

    $500,000
  152. Harness CommunityLos Angeles, CA

    In support of general operations

    $500,000
  153. Institute for Nonprofit NewsBeverly Hills, CA

    In support of general operations

    $500,000
  154. Institute for Strategic Dialogue-UsWashington, DC

    In support of general operations

    $500,000
  155. International Forum for Environment Sustainability and Technology(iforest)New Delhi, India

    In support of general operations

    $500,000
  156. Invisible InstituteChicago, IL

    In support of general operations

    $500,000
  157. Latinos ProgresandoChicago, IL

    In support of the excellerator fund

    $500,000
  158. Linc Housing CorporationLong Beach, CA

    In support of general operations

    $500,000
  159. Lone Star Legal AidHouston, TX

    To support the work of the environmental justice team

    $500,000
  160. MelioreBrussels, Belgium

    In support of general operations

    $500,000
  161. Michigan League of Conservation Voters Education FundLansing, MI

    In support of general operations

    $500,000
  162. Minnesota Council on FoundationsSaint Paul, MN

    In support of a pooled fund for press forward minnesota

    $500,000
  163. Movement Alliance ProjectPhiladelphia, PA

    In support of people's tech project

    $500,000
  164. Muckrock Foundation IncorporatedBoston, MA

    In support of MLK50

    $500,000
  165. Multnomah County OregonPortland, OR

    To support comprehensive efforts to reduce jail incarceration and disparities in jail usage as a site in the safety and justice challenge network

    $500,000
  166. National Public Radio IncWashington, DC

    In support of NPR'S race and identity beat and podcasts: code switch and throughline

    $500,000
  167. Native American Rights Fund IncBoulder, CO

    In support of general operations

    $500,000
  168. Native Hawaiian Legal CorporationHonolulu, HI

    In support of general operations

    $500,000
  169. New Venture FundWashington, DC

    To provide support for the tipping point fund

    $500,000
  170. Open to Debate FoundationNew York, NY

    In support of general operations

    $500,000
  171. OpenlandsChicago, IL

    In support of its urban forestry program

    $500,000
  172. Portland Art MuseumPortland, OR

    In support of the co-curation of the united states pavilion at the 60th international art exhibition of la biennale di venezia featuring the works of jeffrey gibson

    $500,000
  173. Public NarrativeChicago, IL

    In support of general operations

    $500,000
  174. Rebuild Local NewsBrooklyn, NY

    In support of general operations

    $500,000
  175. Regents of the University of CaliforniaIrvine, CA

    In support of the india energy and climate center

    $500,000
  176. Rhizome Action Network IncLewes, DE

    In support of general operations

    $500,000
  177. Rural Digital Youth Resiliency Project IncMorgantown, WV

    In support of general operations

    $500,000
  178. Sundance InstitutePark City, UT

    In support of the nonfiction storytelling project

    $500,000
  179. Sustainable Markets FoundationNew York, NY

    In support of its project, the eco-accountability project

    $500,000
  180. The African American Policy Forum IncNew York, NY

    In support of general operations

    $500,000
  181. The Aspen Institute IncWashington, DC

    In support of general operations

    $500,000
  182. The Barack Obama FoundationChicago, IL

    In support of the annual obama foundation democracy forum

    $500,000
  183. The Cleveland Avenue Foundation for Education GroupChicago, IL

    In support of general operations

    $500,000
  184. The Ditchley FoundationChipping Norton, United Kingdom

    In support of general operations

    $500,000
  185. The HistorymakersChicago, IL

    In support of general operations

    $500,000
  186. The One CampaignWashington, DC

    In support of general operations

    $500,000
  187. The Pivot Fund IncAtlanta, GA

    In support of the midwest landscape study

    $500,000
  188. The Rebuild Foundation NFPChicago, IL

    In support of general operations

    $500,000
  189. Tides FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    For support of its project the local environmental accountability & defense fund

    $500,000
  190. Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New YorkNew York, NY

    In support of justice lab as part of the safety and justice challenge

    $500,000
  191. US Climate Action NetworkWashington, DC

    In support of general operations

    $500,000
  192. United States Energy FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    In support of the red fund for the midwest climate and democracy project

    $500,000
  193. University of MassachusettsAmherst, MA

    In support of the initiative for digital public infrastructure (idpi)

    $500,000
  194. Urban InstituteWashington, DC

    To increase the number of local jurisdictions selected to participate in the just home project, an initiative to fund targeted housing solutions to break the link between housing instability and incarceration, from four to six sites

    $500,000
  195. Url Collective IncJackson HTS, NY

    In support of general operations

    $500,000
  196. Web Du Bois Museum FoundationNew York, NY

    In support of general operations

    $500,000
  197. WGBH Educational FoundationBrighton, MA

    In support of frontline

    $500,000
  198. Youth RadioOakland, CA

    In support of general operations

    $500,000
  199. Network AREWA24 LimitedLagos, Nigeria

    To strengthen anti-corruption and accountability using television dramas

    $488,250
  200. Measures for Justice InstituteRochester, NY

    For a communications campaign to highlight the value of its data tools and resources to inform public policy and demand system accountability and transparency in driving justice systems reform as part of the safety and justice challenge

    $485,000
  201. Climate United FundBethesda, MD

    To support your organization's efforts to apply for, enact and operationalize up to $14 billion of the national clean investment fund

    $450,000
  202. Code for Science and Society IncPortland, OR

    In support of the distributed ai research institute

    $450,000
  203. New America FoundationWashington, DC

    In support of new america foundation's technology and democracy cluster

    $450,000
  204. Perception Institute IncBrooklyn, NY

    In support of general operations

    $450,000
  205. President and Fellows of Harvard CollegeCambridge, MA

    In support of the berkman klein center for internet & society

    $450,000
  206. County of Buncombe North CarolinaAsheville, NC

    To support and sustain comprehensive efforts to reduce jail incarceration and racial and ethnic disparities in jail usage as a site in the safety and justice challenge network

    $430,000
  207. Shehu Musa Yar'adua Foundation (limited by Guarantee)Abuja, Nigeria

    To institutionalize a technology-driven anti-corruption strategy that galvanizes collective action for accountability

    $413,000
  208. Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy IncCharlestown, RI

    In support of the indigenous power and light fund

    $400,000
  209. American Documentary IncBrooklyn, NY

    In support of general operations

    $400,000
  210. Appalshop IncJenkins, KY

    In support of general operations

    $400,000
  211. Arizona State UniversityTempe, AZ

    In support of the herberger institute for design and arts center for narrative and emerging media

    $400,000
  212. Capital B News IncNew York, NY

    In support of general operations

    $400,000
  213. Colorado State UniversityFort Collins, CO

    In support of the center for new energy economy

    $400,000
  214. Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life SciencesIthaca, NY

    In flexible support to the citizens and technology lab

    $400,000
  215. Council on Energy Environment and WaterNew Delhi, India

    To identify intermediate goals and pathways to a net-zero emissions future for the power and automobile manufacturing sectors in india

    $400,000
  216. Forum for the Future US IncNew York, NY

    To incorporate ecologically positive and socially-just principles within renewable energy supply chains in india

    $400,000
  217. Lake County IllinoisWaukegan, IL

    To support lake county's participation in the safety and justice challenge, the foundation's criminal justice reform initiative to reduce over-incarceration by changing the way america thinks about and uses jails

    $400,000
  218. National Center for State CourtsWilliamsburg, VA

    To engage judges and other state court leaders in reducing racial disparities and unnecessary incarceration as a part of the safety and justice challenge

    $400,000
  219. New Venture FundWashington, DC

    To support the esg rapid response fund, which mobilizes support for investment practices that include assessments of environmental, sustainable, and governance factors

    $400,000
  220. Resources for the Future IncWashington, DC

    In support of general operations

    $400,000
  221. Swaniti InitiativeHouston, TX

    To support diversification of indian state-owned energy companies beyond fossil fuels

    $400,000
  222. The Atlantic Monthly Group LLCWashington, DC

    To increase public awareness of the problem of jail overuse and racial disparities and the need for solutions as part of the safety and justice challenge

    $400,000
  223. University of ChicagoChicago, IL

    In support of the black youth project

    $400,000
  224. Council on Criminal Justice IncWashington, DC

    In support of general operations

    $375,000
  225. Creo Family Office Syndicate IncNew York, NY

    In support of general operations

    $375,000
  226. National Conference of State LegislaturesDenver, CO

    To provide information and assistance to its membership on effective reforms to safely reduce unnecessary jail incarceration as part of the safety and justice challenge

    $375,000
  227. Race ForwardWashington, DC

    To provide training and technical assistance to local jurisdictions seeking to reduce jail use safely and address racial and ethnic disparities as part of the safety and justice challenge

    $365,000
  228. Bayero UniversityKano, Nigeria

    To consolidate the learning and practice of investigative and data-driven journalism in nigeria

    $350,000
  229. City of Philadelphia PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA

    To support philadelphia's participation as an implementation site in the safety and justice challenge, the foundation's criminal justice reform initiative aimed at reducing over-incarceration by changing the way america thinks about and uses jails

    $350,000
  230. Commission ShiftLaredo, TX

    In support of general operations

    $350,000
  231. County of Los Angeles CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA

    To support participation in the safety and justice challenge, the foundation's criminal justice reform initiative aimed at reducing over-incarceration and racial and ethnic disparities by changing the way america thinks about and uses jails

    $350,000
  232. Environment Conservation SocietyKolkata, India

    In support of general operations

    $350,000
  233. IffChicago, IL

    In support of administering the arts and culture loan fund

    $350,000
  234. Joint National Association of Persons with DisabilitiesAbuja, Nigeria

    To promote transparency, accountability, and social inclusion in the implementation of the nigeria disability law

    $350,000
  235. Let's Breakthrough Inc DBA BreakthroughNew York, NY

    To produce a multi-city, interactive experience to educate the public on the ideas found in the USC civic media fellowship anthology, we are civic media

    $350,000
  236. National Legal Aid and Defender AssociationWashington, DC

    In support of the new pathways for justice project and its continued participation as a strategic ally in the safety and justice challenge

    $350,000
  237. Palm Beach County FloridaWest Palm Beach, FL

    To support and sustain comprehensive efforts to reduce jail incarceration and racial and ethnic disparities in jail usage as a site in the safety and justice challenge

    $350,000
  238. Regents of the University of California at BerkeleyBerkeley, CA

    To pilot the global program for scientific critical thinking

    $350,000
  239. Salzburg Global Seminar IncWashington, DC

    In support of an international collaborative and interdisciplinary project to examine whether, and how youth justice and safety systems to promote healthy development and resilience need to be reimagined and reconceived in a post-pandemic world

    $350,000
  240. Socratus Collective Wisdom CorporationBelmont, MA

    To develop a climate citizenship lab that aims to mainstream climate action into daily lives of citizens in india

    $350,000
  241. Pretrial Justice InstituteBaltimore, MD

    To organize and convene a network of selected jurisdictions working toward local criminal justice reform as part of the safety and justice challenge

    $335,000
  242. Media Forward Fund GGMBHLoerrach, Germany

    In support of general operations

    $330,000
  243. Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal StudiesLagos, Nigeria

    To consolidate and institutionalize criminal justice reform in nigeria

    $327,000
  244. Cook County Justice Advisory CouncilChicago, IL

    To support the county's comprehensive systems reform efforts to reduce over-incarceration and racial and ethnic disparities as a safety and justice challenge site

    $325,000
  245. The Tiwahe FoundationMinneapolis, MN

    In support of general operations

    $325,000
  246. Women's Rights Advancement and Protection Alternative (wrapa)Abuja, Nigeria

    To promote transparency, accountability, and social inclusion following the nigeria 2023 general elections and beyond

    $320,000
  247. Rule of Law and Empowerment InitiativeAbuja, Nigeria

    To consolidate and institutionalize criminal justice reform in nigeria

    $310,000
  248. Activating Change IncColumbus, OH

    To raise awareness and address the overincarceration of people with disabilities as part of the safety and justice challenge

    $300,000
  249. Allied Media Projects IncDetroit, MI

    In support of general operations

    $300,000
  250. Arizona State UniversityTempe, AZ

    In support of the no borders media lab

    $300,000

Approved for future payment

330 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid; the largest 50 are shown.

  1. Climate and Clean Energy Equity FundWashington, DC

    In support of general operations

    $4,000,000
  2. The Field Foundation of Illinois IncChicago, IL

    In support of the leaders for a new chicago award program

    $3,500,000
  3. United States Energy FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    In support of state-level advocacy for clean energy policies

    $3,500,000
  4. Partnership for Southern EquityAtlanta, GA

    In support of general operations

    $3,000,000
  5. Lever for ChangeChicago, IL

    In support of general operations

    $2,500,000
  6. Chicago Community FoundationChicago, IL

    In support of the affinity funds at the chicago community foundation

    $2,200,000
  7. Afef IncNew York, NY

    To support the grassroots for resilience ownership and wellness fund for climate

    $2,000,000
  8. Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy IncCharlestown, RI

    In support of the indigenous power and light fund

    $2,000,000
  9. Institute for Nonprofit NewsBeverly Hills, CA

    In support of general operations

    $2,000,000
  10. Local Independent Online News Publishers IncWilmington, DE

    In support of activities and grants to support local news organizations to be financially sustainable

    $2,000,000
  11. Windward FundWashington, DC

    In support of its project, the hive fund for climate and gender justice

    $2,000,000
  12. Council on Energy Environment and WaterNew Delhi, India

    In support of general operations

    $1,500,000
  13. Internews NetworkArcata, CA

    In support of activities and grants to support local news organizations in communities with low civic information scores

    $1,500,000
  14. Mac Services IncChicago, IL

    In support of operations for the philanthropy data commons, a shared sector-wide governance and technical infrastructure

    $1,500,000
  15. Common Counsel FoundationOakland, CA

    For flexible support of its color congress initiative project

    $1,400,000
  16. New Venture FundWashington, DC

    To support the catalytic capital consortium initiative, which aims to increase the knowledge, awareness, and use of catalytic capital among foundations, family offices, donor governments, and others

    $1,400,000
  17. Resource Centre for Human Rights & Civic EducationKano, Nigeria

    To create a historical repository and enhance the capacity of original inhabitants in nigeria's federal capital territory, abuja

    $1,290,000
  18. The Marshall Project IncNew York, NY

    For general operating support

    $1,150,000
  19. International Documentary Association IncLos Angeles, CA

    In support of general operations

    $1,100,000
  20. Southern Environmental Law CenterCharlottesville, VA

    In support of general operations

    $1,100,000
  21. Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy IncCharlestown, RI

    In support of general operations

    $1,000,000
  22. American UniversityWashington, DC

    In support of the center for media and social impact (cmsi)

    $1,000,000
  23. Capital Impact PartnersArlington, VA

    To support expanding the equitable development initiative to chicago

    $1,000,000
  24. Chicago Community FoundationChicago, IL

    In support of establishing a regranting program for creative placemaking and placekeeping

    $1,000,000
  25. Contina ImpactSan Francisco, CA

    To provide support for the guardian fund

    $1,000,000
  26. Digital Public Library of America IncBoston, MA

    In support of general operations

    $1,000,000
  27. Independent Television Service IncSan Francisco, CA

    In support of general operations

    $1,000,000
  28. NDN Collective IncRapid City, SD

    In support of general operations

    $1,000,000
  29. Regents of the University of CaliforniaBerkeley, CA

    In support of the india energy and climate center

    $1,000,000
  30. Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors IncNew York, NY

    In support of the just transition fund

    $1,000,000
  31. The Miami Foundation IncMiami, FL

    In support of the press forward international fund, a collaborative initiative managed by press forward that will support international efforts to transform and expand local news

    $1,000,000
  32. The Tiny News Collective IncPhiladelphia, PA

    In support of activities and grants to early-stage local news organizations in underserved communities

    $1,000,000
  33. Url Collective IncJackson HTS, NY

    In support of general operations

    $1,000,000
  34. Acadia CenterRockport, ME

    To facilitate subnational climate and power grid coordination

    $925,000
  35. Aapi Civic Engagement FundLos Angeles, CA

    In support of general operations

    $900,000
  36. National Conference of State LegislaturesDenver, CO

    To provide information and assistance to its membership on effective reforms to safely reduce unnecessary jail incarceration as part of the safety and justice challenge

    $900,000
  37. University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA

    In support of the annenberg innovation lab and its USC civic media fellowship

    $900,000
  38. Austin Coming TogetherChicago, IL

    In support of general operations

    $825,000
  39. Far South CDCChicago, IL

    In support of general operations

    $825,000
  40. Garfield Park Rite to Wellness CollaborativeChicago, IL

    In support of general operations

    $825,000
  41. Go Green Development GroupChicago, IL

    In support of general operations

    $825,000
  42. Greater Southwest Development CorporationChicago, IL

    In support of general operations

    $825,000
  43. Latinos ProgresandoChicago, IL

    In support of general operations

    $825,000
  44. Lawndale Christian Development CorporationChicago, IL

    In support of general operations

    $825,000
  45. Northwest Side CDCChicago, IL

    In support of general operations

    $825,000
  46. South Shore Chamber Community Development CorporationChicago, IL

    In support of general operations

    $825,000
  47. The Puerto Rican Cultural CenterChicago, IL

    In support of general operations

    $825,000
  48. Individual

    Macarthur foundation fellow award - writer, editor, and disability justice activist

    $800,000
  49. Individual

    Macarthur foundation fellow award - oceanographer

    $800,000
  50. Individual

    Macarthur foundation fellow award - legal scholar and public policy researcher

    $800,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Philanthropy and grantmaking65 grants $49,105,89719% of the total
  2. Arts and culture160 grants $40,207,75315% of the total
  3. Environment61 grants $34,342,50013% of the total
  4. Education93 grants $32,574,83512% of the total
  5. Housing and shelter12 grants $23,460,0009% of the total
  6. Civil rights49 grants $18,105,0007% of the total
  7. 17 other causes220 grants $63,513,79824% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. New York143 grants $92,802,932
  2. Illinois246 grants $55,473,900
  3. District of Columbia128 grants $54,434,873
  4. California93 grants $32,148,106
  5. Massachusetts30 grants $7,894,960
  6. Pennsylvania10 grants $5,275,000
  7. Virginia10 grants $5,070,000
  8. Washington11 grants $4,635,000
  9. Minnesota12 grants $4,575,000
  10. Oregon9 grants $4,120,000

Officers, directors and trustees

20 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • John G PalfreyDIRECTOR / PRESIDENT Hours 50Pay $1,113,955
  • Kenneth M Jones IISENIOR VP / CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Hours 50Pay $697,637
  • Joshua J MintzVP / GENERAL COUNSEL / SECRETARY Hours 50Pay $715,572
  • Susan E ManskeVP / CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER Hours 50Pay $2,512,127
  • Martha L MinowBOARD CHAIR Hours 7Pay $44,875
  • Stephanie K Bell-RoseBOARD TRUSTEE Hours 4.5Pay $26,000
  • Amy Falls as of 0624BOARD TRUSTEE Hours 4.5Pay $14,000
  • Lillian Constance JenBOARD TRUSTEE Hours 4.5Pay $27,000
  • Julie T Katzman Thru 0624BOARD TRUSTEE Hours 4.5Pay $14,000
  • Paul KlingensteinBOARD TRUSTEE Hours 4.5Pay $27,500
  • William F Lee as of 0624BOARD TRUSTEE Hours 4.5Pay $14,000
  • James Manyika Thru 0324BOARD TRUSTEE Hours 4.5Pay $10,000
  • Sendhil MullainathanBOARD TRUSTEE Hours 4.5Pay $26,500
  • Cecilia MunozBOARD TRUSTEE Hours 4.5Pay $27,000
  • Alondra Nelson as of 0624BOARD TRUSTEE Hours 4.5Pay $9,000
  • Olufunmilayo I OlopadeBOARD TRUSTEE Hours 4.5Pay $26,000
  • Juan SalgadoBOARD TRUSTEE Hours 4.5Pay $28,000
  • Dr Ruth J SimmonsBOARD TRUSTEE Hours 4.5Pay $25,500
  • James CasselberryARC BOARD TRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $10,000
  • Trinita LogueARC BOARD TRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $10,000

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