John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation

Mission and Values What we stand for and how we work. Our Mission We are committed to building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world. The world is more just when actions are inclusive, and fair, where past and present barriers are removed to provide equitable access, treatment, consideration, and opportunity. The world is more verdant and abundant when the planet and its people flourish. The world is more peaceful when people are free from fear, conflict, violence, and war. We believe that the people closest to the ground know best how to respond to the pressing challenges of the communities we seek to serve. Our support is centered on mutual respect, learning, and relationship building. We follow the lead of individuals and organizations rooted in spaces, communities, and experiences, investing in their ideas and giving them space to grow. We focus resources on promising solutions to pressing challenges and embrace creative thinking to increase the odds of meaningful change. Our Values Our values represent a core set of beliefs that guide how our organization conducts itself and builds trust-based relationships with partners and grantees. They guide our decisions, behaviors, and reflect how we seek to serve our communities and work toward our mission. Values capture what is most important to an organization. MacArthur’s core values are deeply ingrained principles that embody who we are, what we stand for, and how we work.