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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. Learn more

Chicago Jazz Philharmonic

2016 MacArthur Award Recipients

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February 18, 2016 - Press Release

14 Chicago Arts Nonprofits Recognized for Exceptional Creativity and Effectiveness

The Award, which recognizes exceptional nonprofit organizations that are engaged in the Foundation’s core fields of work and helps ensure their long-term sustainability, provides each organization with $200,000 to $1 million. Read More
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December 22, 2016 - In The Media

"How The Citizen Lab Polices the World's Digital Spies"

The Christian Science Monitor
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December 7, 2016 - In The Media

"Another Newsroom Is Coming to Town"

Crain's Chicago Business
Related Grantee: ProPublica
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November 29, 2016 - In The Media

"A Legendary Documentary Studio Tackles the Illinois Budget Crisis"

Chicago Magazine
Related Grantee: Kartemquin Films
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November 28, 2016 - In The Media

"How a Grad Student Found Spyware That Could Control Anybody's iPhone from Anywhere in the World"

Vanity Fair
Related Grantee: University of Toronto, Munk School of Global Affairs
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November 12, 2016 - In The Media

"Review: Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Digs Deeply into 'Mississippi River'"

Chicago Tribune
Related Grantee: Chicago Jazz Philharmonic
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October 29, 2016 - In The Media

" Kenyan Authorities Systematically Eroding Civil Rights, Report Says"

Voice of America
Related Grantee: CLEEN Foundation
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October 26, 2016 - In The Media

"Guest View: Only One in Three?"

The Southern Illinoisan
Related Grantee: Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law
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October 23, 2016 - In The Media

"Dream Deferred: Despite Incomes, Black Families Still Denied Access to Home Loans"

Voice and Viewpoint
Related Grantee: Center for Responsible Lending
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October 21, 2016 - In The Media

"Chicago Artists Are Making Music For The City They Want To Live In"

Buzzfeed
Related Grantee: Young Chicago Authors
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October 20, 2016 - From The Field
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Exploring Campaign Contributions in State Supreme Court Races

Research by the National Institute on Money in State Politics explores the role of campaign contributions in the 31 state supreme court races of 2016. Read More