How the Field Foundation of Illinois Supports Community Power-Building Throughout Chicago

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How the Field Foundation of Illinois Supports Community Power-Building Throughout Chicago

With a history in Chicago going back many decades, this regional grantmaker aims to evolve from a “transactional” to a “transformational” funder, including by supporting local journalism and community organizers.

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Here's the Funder Who Created One of the Most Important Think Tanks in Washington

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Conservative foundations have been famously successful in funding strong think tanks that changed the direction of national and state policy. But some liberal funders have also understood the key role of think tanks, including Richard Boone of the Field Foundation who started the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities. Boone died last week.
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