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MacArthur Foundation - Philanthropy Field Support
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Summary
The MacArthur Foundation's Philanthropy Field Support program funds organizations working to strengthen the philanthropic and nonprofit sector through diversity, equity, and inclusion. It supports research, communication among funders and nonprofits, and general operations of sector-strengthening organizations. Since 1996, it has invested $36.9M across 228 grants to 79 organizations.
Key Points
- •Funds organizations that strengthen the philanthropic and nonprofit sector with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion
- •Three strategic pillars: supporting a strong philanthropic sector, promoting research/communication, and supporting nonprofits
- •Has awarded 228 grants totaling $36.9M to 79 organizations and individuals since 1996
- •Representative grantees include National Council of Nonprofits, Grantmakers for Effective Organizations, and Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society
- •General operations grants suggest trust-based philanthropy approach rather than project-specific funding
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# Philanthropy
Supporting a stronger philanthropic and nonprofit sector that leads by living the values of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
- [Overview](https://www.macfound.org/programs/field-support/philanthropy/)
- [Strategy](https://www.macfound.org/programs/field-support/philanthropy/strategy)
- [Grant Guidelines](https://www.macfound.org/programs/field-support/philanthropy/grant-guidelines)
### Why We Support This Work
We believe a strong philanthropic and nonprofit sector that centers diversity, equity, and inclusion can help society meet its biggest challenges. By this we mean a sector that invites in, respects, and values people across the full spectrum of backgrounds and lived experiences, and encourages multiple ways of thinking. With philanthropic support, the organizations and individuals who are innovating and advocating for a more representative and responsive sector have the power to change the world.
### What We Are Doing
We have three intentionally broad and flexible approaches to our field support for Philanthropy. We support a strong philanthropic sector; promote research and communication among funders and nonprofits; and support a strong nonprofit sector. As a philanthropy ourselves, we aim to lead with our values.
[Learn About Our Strategy ](https://www.macfound.org/programs/field-support/philanthropy/strategy)
[**228** **Philanthropy Grants**](https://www.macfound.org/programs/field-support/philanthropy/#)[**$36.9M** **Invested**](https://www.macfound.org/programs/field-support/philanthropy/#)[**79** **Organizations & Individuals since 1996**](https://www.macfound.org/programs/field-support/philanthropy/#)
### Representative Grants
2502-160199,2502-160198,2411-160010,2302-157307,2208-156788,2212-157061
[**National Council of Nonprofits** \\
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Washington, D.C. 2025\\
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$500,000 in support of general operations.\\
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[**United Philanthropy Forum** \\
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Washington, D.C. 2025\\
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$250,000 in support of general operations.\\
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[**Grantmakers for Effective Organizations** \\
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Washington, D.C. 2025\\
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$375,000 in support of general operations.\\
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Philanthropy](https://www.macfound.org/grantee/grantmakers-for-effective-organizations-36769/)
[**International Funders for Indigenous Peoples** \\
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Sacramento, California 2023\\
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$600,000 in support of general operations.\
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