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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
Human DxFeb 2017GrantCo-investor
E-Line MediaJun 2014GrantLead
Metamorphic Media-GrantCo-investor
URL MediaDec 2023GrantCo-investor
Avanti FellowsJan 2015GrantLead
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Key People

Julie T Katzman

Director

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Investment Activity

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FAQ

Where is MacArthur Foundation based?

MacArthur Foundation is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

When was MacArthur Foundation founded?

Founding year information for MacArthur Foundation is not publicly available.

How many portfolio companies does MacArthur Foundation have?

MacArthur Foundation has 13 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in MacArthur Foundation's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Human Dx, E-Line Media, Metamorphic Media, URL Media, Avanti Fellows.

What was MacArthur Foundation's most recent investment shown here?

MacArthur Foundation's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in URL Media in 2023.

What sectors does MacArthur Foundation focus on?

MacArthur Foundation focuses on Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software.

What company stages does MacArthur Foundation focus on?

MacArthur Foundation typically invests at the MultiStage stage.

What is MacArthur Foundation's AUM?

MacArthur Foundation's assets under management are estimated between $8.6B and $8.7B.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersChicago, Illinois
Year FoundedN/A

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