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John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation

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The MacArthur Foundation is Chicago's largest philanthropy, with assets of more than $6.4 billion in 2007. It disburses about $260 million a year in grants, loans and other program-related investments. The foundation was created from the life insurance and real estate fortune of billionaire John D. MacArthur, who died in 1978, and his wife, Catherine T., who died in 1981. Its MacArthur Fellows program, though the smallest of its four principal program areas, has captured the public imagination with its no-string "genius" grants, most recently of $500,000 over five years, given seemingly out of the blue to some two dozen people annually who are considered to be extremely creative and promisin...  Show more »
The MacArthur Foundation is Chicago's largest philanthropy, with assets of more than $6.4 billion in 2007. It disburses about $260 million a year in grants, loans and other program-related investments. The foundation was created from the life insurance and real estate fortune of billionaire John D. MacArthur, who died in 1978, and his wife, Catherine T., who died in 1981. Its MacArthur Fellows program, though the smallest of its four principal program areas, has captured the public imagination with its no-string "genius" grants, most recently of $500,000 over five years, given seemingly out of the blue to some two dozen people annually who are considered to be extremely creative and promising in their respective disciplines in the arts, humanities and sciences. MacArthur's largest grant-making area is global security and sustainability, in which it gives to groups involved in human rights and international justice, peace and security, conservation, population and reproductive health, higher education and human migration. Its human and community development program addresses such local and national issues as community development, education, mental health and, with increasing emphasis, affordable housing and juvenile justice. Its general program funds independent documentarians, Chicago arts and cultural groups, and groups involved in intellectual property research. Recently, the foundation refocused its educational giving on the impact of the Internet and other new media on learning by and social participation of youths. Its recent interest in new media also has included virtual communities such as Second Life. Since 1999, the foundation has been headed by Jonathan Fanton, a former president of the New School University who has a long history of participation with international human rights groups.  « Show less

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    Mar 28, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun
  1. Adrienne Rich, poet, essayist, feminist, provocateur

    Adrienne Rich, one of the country's most honored and influential poets, whose finely tuned verse explored her identity as a feminist, a lesbian and an agent for political change, died Tuesday at her home in Santa Cruz, Calif. She was 82.
    Adrienne Rich, one of the country's most honored and influential poets, whose finely tuned verse explored her identity as a feminist, a lesbian and an agent for political change, died Tuesday at her home in Santa Cruz, Calif. She was 82. She died of...

    Tags: Literature, Poetry, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Awards and Prizes, Book

  2. Jan 7, 2012 |Story| Patuxent Homestead
  3. Getting out to local events can help curb the winter doldrums

    Now that the holidays are over, the winter doldrums will be upon us. There's a way to fight them by planning to attend some of the local events coming up. St. Michael's Catholic Church's Knights of Columbus and Ladies Auxiliary will be holding a pasta...

    Tags: Christianity, Clarksville, Roman Catholicism, Fettucini Alfredo

  4. Oct 4, 2011 |Story| Baltimore Sun
  5. Johns Hopkins professor shares Nobel Prize in physics

    A phone ringing at 5:30 a.m. can rattle anyone, even a professor immersed in the universe's mysterious dark energy. Adam Riess, an astronomy professor at Johns Hopkins University, learned in an early morning call from Stockholm Tuesday that he was one of three scientists to share the 2011 Nobel Prize in physics.
    A phone ringing at 5:30 a.m. can rattle anyone, even a professor immersed in the universe's mysterious dark energy. Adam Riess, an astronomy professor at Johns Hopkins University, learned in an early morning call from Stockholm Tuesday that he was one...

    Tags: Nobel Prize Awards, University of California, Space Programs, Awards and Prizes, Johns Hopkins University

  6. Nov 21, 2011 |Story| Patuxent Homestead
  7. Library system receives $100,000 federal grant

    The Howard County Library System has received a $100,000 federal grant to launch a new digital learning initiative, County Executive Ken Ulman announced Monday, Nov. 21. The new initiative, iTech, is geared toward elevating science, technology,...

    Tags: Howard County, University of Maryland, College Park, Technology, Libraries, Barack Obama

  8. May 26, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune
  9. Chicago architect designs a beacon for health care in Haiti

    <b>MIREBALAIS, HAITI</b> &#8212; Under a blinding Caribbean sun, far from the sleek Chicago residences she usually designs, architect Ann Clark saw well-laid plans turn to improvisation, yet again.
    MIREBALAIS, HAITI — Under a blinding Caribbean sun, far from the sleek Chicago residences she usually designs, architect Ann Clark saw well-laid plans turn to improvisation, yet again. Overhead, a 2,850-pound ventilation system dangled from a...

    Tags: Melissa Harris, Hospitals and Clinics, Nursing, Natural Disasters, Medical Specialization

  10. May 4, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune
  11. Exploring Boo's Mumbai

    When Katherine Boo won the MacArthur Foundation &ldquo;genius&rdquo; grant 10 years ago, the citation praised her as one of the most influential journalists writing about contemporary social conditions.
    When Katherine Boo won the MacArthur Foundation “genius” grant 10 years ago, the citation praised her as one of the most influential journalists writing about contemporary social conditions. It noted her "expansive research, elegant...

    Tags: Globalization, Elizabeth Taylor, Journalism, Pulitzer Prize Awards, Entertainment Events

  12. May 3, 2012 |Story| Tribune Media Services
  13. CAA signs public radio's Radiolab show: Tenpercentary to expand brand into film, TV, tours and sponsorships

    Variety
    CAA has signed public radio program Radiolab, signaling the Peabody Award-winning show's further push into the mainstream. Produced by New York's WNYC, Radiolab is an eclectic mix of science and storytelling, in which co-hosts Jad Abumrad and veteran...

    Tags: Demetri Martin, Radio

  14. Apr 20, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune
  15. Fundraisers focus on home and art

    The National Public Housing Museum's April 15 benefit, &quot;An Afternoon of Good Times," honored three nationally renowned humanitarians for their commitments and contributions to inner-city housing and empowerment of its residents.
    Special to Tribune Newspapers
    The National Public Housing Museum's April 15 benefit, "An Afternoon of Good Times," honored three nationally renowned humanitarians for their commitments and contributions to inner-city housing and empowerment of its residents. Steve Pemberton, author...

    Tags: Interior Policy, Housing and Urban Planning, Public Housing, Chicago Housing Authority, Jane Addams

  16. Apr 23, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  17. USC School of Theatre to change name to School of Dramatic Arts

    The University of Southern California&rsquo;s School of Theatre announced Sunday it will change its name to the USC School of Dramatic Arts. Officials said the change, effective July 1 and three years in the making, reflects the school&rsquo;s emphasis on a broader range of dramatic expression and programs.
    The University of Southern California’s School of Theatre announced Sunday it will change its name to the USC School of Dramatic Arts. Officials said the change, effective July 1 and three years in the making, reflects the school’s emphasis on...

    Tags: Forest Whitaker, LeVar Burton, Tate Donovan, Ai Weiwei, University of Southern California

  18. Apr 26, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  19. Review: 'Detroit: A Biography' by Scott Martelle sees ruin, hope

    Detroit: A Biography
    Special to the Los Angeles Times
    Detroit: A Biography Scott Martelle Chicago Review Press: 288 pp., $24.95 In February 1863, Thomas Faulkner, a Detroit saloon owner of mixed-race background, was arrested on the charge of raping a 9-year-old white girl. Despite his protestations of...

    Tags: Music, Saturday Night Fever (movie), Punishment, Biography (genre), Prisons

  20. Mar 8, 2012 |Column| Chicago Tribune
  21. Sam Zell names co-presidents at Equity Group Investments

    Billionaire investor <strong>Sam Zell</strong> has rearranged leadership at the top of his investment firm, hiring <strong>David Helfand</strong> and naming him and <strong>William Pate</strong> co-presidents of Equity Group Investments.
    Billionaire investor Sam Zell has rearranged leadership at the top of his investment firm, hiring David Helfand and naming him and William Pate co-presidents of Equity Group Investments. In an interview, Zell, 70, said that Helfand's expertise in real...

    Tags: Adele (music artist), Blackstone Group, L.P., G8, Finance, Financial Planning

  22. Apr 5, 2012 |Story| Daily Pilot
  23. Three to be honored

    Gloria Zigner, Douglas Rankin and Elizabeth Turk move in different worlds but have, in their own ways, made a mark on the Orange County arts scene. Come September, all three will be recognized at the 13th annual O.C. Arts Awards in Costa Mesa as...

    Tags: Helena Modjeska, Hospitals and Clinics, Pitbull (music artist), Music, Charlie Sheen

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Marjorie M. Scardino, board chairman, MacArthur Foundation
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