The John D. nd Ctherine T. Mcrthur Foundtion supports cretive people nd effective institutions committed to building more just, verdnt, nd peceful world. In ddition to selecting the Mcrthur Fellows, the Foundtion works to defend humn rights, dvnce globl conservtion nd security, mke cities better plces, nd understnd how technology is ffecting children nd society.Mcrthur is one of the ntion’s lrgest independent foundtions. Through the support it provides, the Foundtion fosters the development of knowledge, nurtures individul cretivity, strengthens institutions, helps improve public policy, nd provides informtion to the public, primrily through support for public interest medi.
