Roderick MacArthur Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Roderick MacArthur Foundation is a private foundation in Niles, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.2 million in 2 grants; the typical grant was $3.0 million and the largest $5.9 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$6.2 million
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$3.0 million
- Largest grant$5.9 million
- Assets$548,407
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $6.1 million the year before.
50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6.1 million | 1 | $225,708 |
| 2024 | $6.2 million | 2 | $548,407 |
How to apply
Roderick MacArthur Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Roderick MacArthur Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $5.9 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harper's Magazine Foundation | To support the continuing operations of Harper's Magazine | $5.9 million |
| Columbia Teachers College | Symposium on Educational Neuroscience of Reading | $18,611 |
Officers and trustees
- John R MacArthur
- Robert Cordova
- David J Bradford
- Marylou Bane
Questions people ask
Does Roderick MacArthur Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Roderick MacArthur Foundation give?
$6.2 million in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $3.0 million.
Who runs Roderick MacArthur Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John R MacArthur (President/Chairman/Director), Robert Cordova (Vice Chairman/Director), David J Bradford (Director/Secretary) and Marylou Bane (Treasurer/Asst Secretary).
What does Roderick MacArthur Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.