We support creative people, effective institutions, and influential networks building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world. ⚖️🌿☮️🌎The MacArthur Foundation supports creative people and effective institutions committed to building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world. In addition to selecting the MacArthur Fellows, we work to defend human rights, advance global conservation and se

Core values

- **Addressing Critical Challenges**: The foundation invests in solutions to critical challenges such as climate change, reducing jail populations, decreasing nuclear threats, and supporting nonprofit journalism, which are all crucial societal issues[4].
- **Improving Mental Health**: The foundation has dedicated substantial resources to improving access to mental health services, promoting equity in mental health care, and informing public policy in this area. This has a direct impact on individuals' quality of life and community well-being[3][5].
- **Promoting Equity and Inclusion**: The foundation's grantmaking and impact investing are centered on equity, aiming to support a diverse set of organizations and ensure that the voices of marginalized communities are heard[2].
- **Supporting Local Communities**: Initiatives like the Just Home Project work to address housing instability and its links to jail incarceration, which improves community stability and well-being[4].
- **Fostering Civic Engagement and Democracy**: The foundation supports local news and civic participation, which are essential for community cohesion and democratic health[1].