John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation

John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is an independent non-profit foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Established in 1970, the foundation supports creative people and effective institutions committed to building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world. It mainly focuses on the areas of community development, education, environment, human rights, media, mental health, and public policy. The assets of the foundation are managed by a 16-member board of directors.