LEFT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources have a slight to moderate progressive/liberal bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or stereotypes) to favor progressive/liberal causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information, but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate the MacArthur Foundation as Left-Center biased due to its support for initiatives that align with progressive values. It is rated high for factual reporting due to its clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 1970 by John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur, the MacArthur Foundation has become a major philanthropic organization in the United States. Based in Chicago, the Foundation supports a wide range of initiatives aimed at creating a ‘just, verdant, and peaceful world,’ including efforts to enhance local news ecosystems, promote criminal justice reform, and support for environmental sustainability.
Among its various projects, the 100&Change competition stands out for its focus on addressing significant global challenges. These initiatives reflect the Foundation’s commitment to societal improvement through support for creative individuals, effective institutions, and influential networks. John Palfrey is the current President of the MacArthur Foundation.
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Funded by / Ownership
The MacArthur Foundation operates through an endowment established by its founders. It makes funding decisions via a board of directors committed to advancing the Foundation’s mission. The MacArthur Foundation does not receive government funding.
The Foundation is transparent about its financials and the initiatives it supports.
Analysis / Bias
The MacArthur Foundation supports a range of initiatives, including social justice, environment, and community empowerment. Its funding of the Press Forward initiative, which seeks to revitalize local news to enhance democratic engagement, demonstrates the Foundation’s emphasis on the importance of accessible information in society.
The Foundation also invests in criminal justice reform and environmental justice, focusing on projects that advocate for systemic change.
The MacArthur Foundation’s grantmaking process is based on a transparent, research-based methodology. It prioritizes projects with potential for significant, positive impact in various fields, including science. This methodology ensures that grant selections are evidence-based and targeted towards broad societal benefits rather than being influenced by specific partisan perspectives.
Despite the MacArthur Foundation’s focus on broad societal benefits and a transparent grantmaking methodology, its support for initiatives related to environmental sustainability, inclusivity, diversity, and support for underrepresented groups positions it within progressive causes.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the MacArthur Foundation as Left-Center biased due to its support for initiatives that align with progressive values. It is rated high for factual reporting due to its clean fact-check record. (M. Huitsing 03/13/2024)
Source: https://www.macfound.org/
Last Updated on April 10, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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