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Chicago is a global city, a commercial and creative hub that is rich with vibrant,

diverse neighborhoods and a strong civic culture. And it is our home.

MacArthur’s commitment to Chicago is deep and unwavering.

$1.2 billion invested in over 1,500 local organizations since 1978.

MacArthur steadfastly supports the city’s civic, cultural, and community infrastructure.

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What's New

MacArthur Awards $10 Million to Help Strengthen Chicago Organizations and Prevent Gun Violence in Chicago Read More → Strong Organizations and Effective Partnerships Read More →
Innovative Chicago ESL Program Improves Learning Read More → An Introduction to the Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities Read More → Chicago Responds to Federal Immigration Orders Read More →
MacArthur Awards $1.2 Million to Support Chicago’s Immigrant and Refugee Communities Read More → Building Chicago’s Inclusive Economy Read More →
Reflections on Building Chicago’s Inclusive Economy Read More → Grants to Promote Peace and Build Trust Read More → Chicago to Host Climate Summit for North American Cities Read More →
Chicago Stories: Shedding Light and Fostering Dialogue on Police Reform Read More → $12 Million in New Investments to Benefit Chicago Neighborhoods Read More →
Chicago Stories: Uncle Remus Finds its Secret Sauce on the South Side Read More → Chicago Celebrated as America’s Crossroad for Art and Design Read More → The True Cost of Segregation Read More →
The Cost of Economic and Racial Segregation in Chicago Read More → Chicago Residents Recommend 300 Ways to Improve Community-Police Relations Read More →
MacArthur in Chicago: Reflecting on 2016 Read More → Chicago Stories: Pullman Showcases Industrial Innovation, Urban Planning, & Civil Rights Read More → What We Know About Chicago’s 2016 Spike in Violence Read More →
Chicago Stories: Striving for Diversity and Equity in the Arts Read More → $11.6 Million in New Chicago Investments Read More →
15 Chicago Arts Groups Receive Grants for International Collaborations Read More → Chicago Stories: Celebrating Latino Culture Through the Arts Read More → Measuring the Impact of The 606 Trail in Chicago Read More →
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In The Media

"What Lyneir Richardson Has Learned About Failure And The Challenges For Minority Entrepreneurs" Forbes Related Grantee: Chicago Community Loan Fund Read More → "Sheila Jordan and Paul Marinaro Energize Jazz Fest" Chicago Tribune Related Grantee: Jazz Institute of Chicago Read More →
"Meet the Museum's Only Field Biologist" Field Museum Related Grantee: Field Museum Read More → "A Graphic Novel to Transform Teens Into City Planners" The New Yorker Related Grantee: Chicago Architecture Foundation Read More →
"For Grantmakers, a Widening Battle to Defend Immigrant Communities" Inside Philanthropy Related Grantees: Arab American Action Network, Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Chicago, Chicago Cultural Alliance, Ethiopian Community Association of Chicago, HANA Center, Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, Inner-City Muslim Action Network, Latinos Progresando, Logan Square Neighborhood Association, Raise the Floor Alliance, Roger Baldwin Foundation of ACLU Read More → "To Curb Chicago’s Gun Violence, Foundations To Provide Jobs And Therapy To Shooters" WBEZ Read More →
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Our Community

perspectives Chicago Responds to Federal Immigration Orders Chicago organizations quickly responded to President Trump’s shift in federal immigration policies and MacArthur awarded $1.2 million in grants to help groups meet the extraordinary demand. View More → Tara Magner Director chicago stories Pullman Showcases Industrial Innovation, Urban Planning, & Civil Rights The Pullman National Monument showcases industrial innovation, urban planning, civil rights, and the labor movement and a study estimates it could eventually sustain $40 million in economic activity. View More →
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Stephanie Platz Stephanie Platz Managing Director, Programs Tara Magner Tara Magner Director Craig Howard Craig Howard Director, Community & Economic Development Allison Clark Allison Clark Associate Director Janice A. Dunbar Janice A. Dunbar Grants Manager Cate A. Fox Cate A. Fox Senior Program Officer Soledad McGrath Soledad McGrath Program Officer Tawa Mitchell Tawa Mitchell Program Officer Karen S. Hott Karen S. Hott Team Administrator Louise Powell Louise Powell Team Coordinator Emily B. Friedman Emily B. Friedman Associate General Counsel Kristen Mack Kristen Mack Communications Officer Maurice Samuels Maurice Samuels Program Officer
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MacArthur is a member of the Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities, a coalition of philanthropic organizations committed to reducing gun violence in Chicago in collaboration with community, public, and private sector leaders.