MacArthur Award for Creative & Effective Institutions

Continuing MacArthur's tradition of encouraging creativity and building effective institutions to help address some of the world's most challenging problems, these annual awards recognize exceptional Foundation grantees and help ensure their sustainability. Read our strategy

13 Nonprofits Recognized for Exceptional Creativity and Effectiveness, Awarded up to $1.5 Million Each

MacArthur named 13 organizations in five countries as recipients of the MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions. The Award recognizes exceptional grantees and helps ensure their long-term sustainability. Read More

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.@ChicagoTribune: Two #Chicago #MacAward winners work to transform communities, make justice system fair for families http://t.co/eE8jlOHnot

.@washingtonpost: 2013 #MacAward winners include DC-based @StimsonCenter for its work on #GlobalSecurity: http://t.co/gVAGRDDk0p

.@BostonGlobe: Two #Boston area #MacAward winners work to improve affordable #housing, policy #research http://t.co/J57xpe4Hxf

.@AP: 2013 #MacAward given to 13 #nonprofits in #US, #Kenya, #India, #Mexico and #Ecuador: http://t.co/NDTfNeakQc

2013 #MacAward winner ‏@ushahidi crowd sources maps that advance #humanrights http://t.co/PQdCCd5jG6 #kenya #nonprofits

"MacArthur Grants Go to Nonprofits in 4 Countries"

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2013 #MacAward winner Tobin Project builds new model for #policy #research http://t.co/Xjyz8PKHXC #nonprofits

2013 #MacAward winner @StoryCorps preserves & shares #stories of our lives http://t.co/EAFPoOkMCS #nonprofits

2013 #MacAward winner Southwest Organizing Project empowers, transforms #Chicago communities http://t.co/qA2y4tyS7A #nonprofits #foreclosure

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Elspeth A. Revere

Vice President, Media, Culture, and Special Initiatives
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Kathy K. Im

Director, Media, Culture, and Special Initiatives

Mariela Evans

Executive Secretary

Susan M. Salaba

Program Administrator