🎉 Congratulations to our President, @johnpalfrey , on being named one of the Best Leaders in America by @usnews !
“I have a relentlessly positive nature, and I do, for better and for worse, often see what is possible and then have the temerity to think we can go get it,” he said.
Learn how his optimistic outlook informs his decision making at the link in bio!
🎉 Announcing this year's 100&Change Award Recipient: the Broad Institute (@broadinstitute ) for the Sentinel project!
With this single, multi-year $100 million grant, Sentinel, in partnership with the Institute of Genomics and Global Health (@acegid_igh ) will change how communities approach early detection and containment of infectious disease outbreaks globally.
“In a moment where investments in global public health are at risk, the Sentinel project will transform infectious disease surveillance and response through cutting-edge technology, global collaboration, and local empowerment,” said our President John Palfrey (@johnpalfrey ).
Read more about Sentinel’s bold solution at the link in bio! #100andChange
🎥: @survivalmedia
Meet the 2025 MacArthur Fellows!
These 22 exceptionally creative individuals expand the boundaries of knowledge, artistry, and human understanding. With virtuosity, persistence, and courage, they chart new paths toward collaborative, creative, and flourishing futures. #MacFellow
The 2025 MacArthur Fellows are:
🌦️ Ángel F. Adames Corraliza, atmospheric scientist
📸 Matt Black, photographer
🎬 Garrett Bradley, artist and filmmaker
🎭 🎶 Heather Christian, composer, lyricist, playwright, and vocalist
🩺💛 Nabarun Dasgupta, epidemiologist and harm reduction advocate 🌍 Kristina Douglass, archaeologist
🔭 Kareem El-Badry, astrophysicist
🔶 Jeremy Frey, artist
🗳️ Hahrie Han, political scientist
📷 🏠 Tonika Lewis Johnson, photographer and social justice artist
📖 Ieva Jusionyte, cultural anthropologist
🍄 Toby Kiers, evolutionary biologist
🧪 Jason McLellan, structural biologist
🎨 🌀 Tuan Andrew Nguyen, multidisciplinary artist
📚 Tommy Orange, fiction writer
🗺️ Margaret Wickens Pearce, cartographer
☢️ Sébastien Philippe, nuclear security specialist
🏺🖌️ Gala Porras-Kim, interdisciplinary artist
👁️ Teresa Puthussery, neurobiologist and optometrist
🎹 🎵 Craig Taborn, improvising musician and composer
⚗️ William Tarpeh, chemical engineer
➗ Lauren K. Williams, mathematician
Learn more about the Fellows and their work at the link in bio!
“The very basic freedom to give and the freedom to invest according to our values is an American trait.”
Our President, @JohnPalfrey , recently spoke at the @milkeninstitute Global Conference about how philanthropy can drive meaningful change during times of immense uncertainty and even restore hope.
At “Investing in Hope: Philanthropy for What’s Next,” he joined sector leaders Tonya Allen, Melissa Ann Stevens, Maura Pally, Shamina Singh, and Mark Suzman to discuss how charitable giving is evolving to meet the moment. #MIGlobal
Check out a few highlights from the session and watch the full panel at the link in bio!
Last weekend, 2011 #MacFellow Jad Abumrad and 2019 #MacFellow Lynda Barry discussed art as a catalyst for change and a force for good.
At @chihumanities , Abumrad, creator of @Radiolab , and Barry, cartoonist and educator, exchanged ideas about the existential benefits of having a creative practice during their panel, "An Unnameable Energy: Why Art Matters Now."
Throughout 2026, we're celebrating the ground-breaking work of the Fellows and inspiring public dialogue through a series of nationwide events and conversations.
Learn more at macfound.org/fellows-45! #linkinbio
🎉 We're excited to share that #HumanityAI has announced $18M in new grants: $8M awarded to organizations ensuring AI puts people first, and a $10M open call to come.
This inaugural group of grantees support the creation, promotion, and advancement of human-centered AI and spaces for the public to imagine what AI can be, and signature projects that open new areas of exploration.
Learn more at the link in bio!
The 20th annual @journalismfest addressed the most prominent challenges for news and media, from gendered attacks on women journalists to shifting AI coverage toward accountability reporting on power, labor, and social impact.
We were proud to support Journalism and Media, Local News, and Technology and the Public Interest grantees leading wide-ranging discussions on journalism’s resilience and future.
Learn more about the panels at the link in bio!
Chicago Water Week brings together water industry leaders to explore innovations that can help shape a sustainable future.
This week's events feature a public conversation among MacArthur Fellows William Dichtel, Juan Salgado, and William Tarpeh on water technology and pathways for education and innovation.
Learn more and check out other Fellows 45th Anniversary events at the link in bio! #MacFellow
Happy #EarthDay! One of the most distinctive aspects of our Climate Solutions strategy is our commitment to equity and justice.
Through our grantmaking, we aim to center the needs and leadership of communities most affected by climate change, including Indigenous groups, communities of color, and workers in fossil fuel-dependent regions.
Featuring the work of Climate Solutions grantee partners, our recent video series highlights innovative approaches to clean energy, conservation, community power, and inclusive development.
Take a look at the link in bio!
The Chi Media Exchange from @PublicNarrative will simplify how city, county, and state government departments and agencies place advertising in local media.
Funds allocated to community outreach and public information campaigns can better reach and serve the people who need the information.
And the Exchange will facilitate a reliable revenue stream for independent local journalism across Chicago, ensuring the dollars benefit the local community.
Our portal is open for A Road Together (ART) grant applications!
Through May 15, small and mid-sized arts & culture organizations based in Chicago can apply for three-year general operating grants. In 2026, a total of 25 grants will be awarded using a participatory grantmaking approach. Funding will range from $10K to $100K per year.
The ART initiative, our collaboration with @macfound , is rooted in the belief that the arts are vital to Chicago's identity, economy, and social fabric.
Tap the link in our bio to learn more.
#ARoadTogether #arts #culture #community #powerbuilding #philanthropy #chicago
"The big, ambitious ideas we need to change our future for the better take time."
In his Annual Essay, our President, John Palfrey, reflects on how we are addressing what is happening today so that we can be better prepared for tomorrow.
Visit our website to read more. Link in bio!
