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The FAQ page for the MacArthur Foundation provides general information about the organization's mission, grantmaking processes, and focus areas. The MacArthur Foundation funds work related to climate, justice, and global security, including some AI governance and technology policy initiatives.
Key Points
- •MacArthur Foundation is a major philanthropic organization funding work in climate, justice, and global security domains
- •The foundation has supported AI governance and technology policy research through its grantmaking programs
- •FAQ covers application processes, eligibility criteria, and organizational priorities for potential grantees
- •The foundation operates globally and funds both U.S. and international organizations
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# Foundation FAQs
Answers to common questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MacArthur Foundation?
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation supports creative people, effective institutions, and influential networks building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world. MacArthur is placing a few big bets that truly significant progress is possible on some of the world’s most pressing social challenges, including revitalizing [local news](https://www.macfound.org/programs/bigbets/local-news/), advancing global [climate solutions](https://www.macfound.org/programs/bigbets/climate-solutions/), decreasing [nuclear risk](https://www.macfound.org/programs/bigbets/nuclear-challenge/), promoting local [criminal justice reform](https://www.macfound.org/programs/bigbets/criminal-justice/) in the U.S., and [reducing corruption](https://www.macfound.org/programs/bigbets/on-nigeria/) in Africa’s most populous country, Nigeria. In addition to our award programs [MacArthur Fellows](https://www.macfound.org/programs/awards/fellows/) and [_100&Change_](https://www.macfound.org/programs/awards/100change/), the Foundation continues our historic commitments to the role of [journalism](https://www.macfound.org/programs/enduring-commitments/journalism-media/) in a responsible and responsive democracy and to the strength and vitality of our headquarters city, [Chicago](https://www.macfound.org/programs/enduring-commitments/chicago-commitment/).
MacArthur is one of the nation's largest independent foundations. Since our founding in 1978, we have supported organizations that work in 117 countries. In addition to Chicago, MacArthur has offices in [India](https://www.macfound.org/about/offices/macarthur-in-india) and [Nigeria](https://www.macfound.org/about/offices/macarthur-in-nigeria).
Who were John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur?
John Donald MacArthur (1897-1978) was one of the three wealthiest men in America at the time of his death and was sole owner of the nation's largest privately held insurance company, Bankers Life and Casualty Company of Chicago. He also owned extensive property and several businesses in Florida and New York City. His wife Catherine Teresa MacArthur (1909-1981) was John's partner in life and business. She held positions in many of his companies and served as a director of the Foundation.
[About John and Catherine MacArthur ](https://www.macfound.org/about/our-history/about-the-macarthurs)
Are they related to General Douglas MacArthur?
No, there is no relation between General Douglas MacArthur and John D. MacArthur.
Why did they decide to start a foundation?
The MacArthurs’ longtime friend and attorney William T. Kirby advi
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