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MacArthur Foundation

MacArthur Foundation

Chicago, Illinoismacfound.org

Overview

A private foundation that supports non-profit organizations and makes impact investments to support a more just, verdant, and peaceful world. The foundation's grant-making and investment priorities include mitigating climate change, reducing jail populations, decreasing nuclear threats, and supporting nonprofit journalism. It has a dedicated allocation of up to $500 million for its impact investing portfolio, which provides debt, equity, and guarantees to social enterprises, nonprofits, and funds.

Portfolio Companies

13

Investments

MacArthur Foundation investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Lambda Publications Inc.May 2024GrantCo-investor
NotaMay 2024GrantCo-investor
URL MediaDec 2023GrantCo-investor
LWC StudiosAug 2021GrantLead
LWC StudiosApr 2021GrantLead

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HeadquartersChicago, Illinois
Year FoundedN/A

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