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Carnegie (carnegie.org) is the website of the Andrew Carnegie Foundation, the grantmaking foundation founded in 1911 by Andrew Carnegie and originally known as Carnegie Corporation of New York. Its funding supports education, democracy, and peace — the issues Carnegie considered most important — by giving individuals the knowledge and tools to improve their lives, participate fully in society, and advance peace. The site is for anyone who wants to understand the foundation's mission, follow its programs and news, or look for grant information.
Who the Organization Is
The foundation's own account of its history is straightforward: Andrew Carnegie established it in 1911, and it now operates under the name Andrew Carnegie Foundation, having changed its name from Carnegie Corporation of New York. Its stated overarching goal is to reduce political polarization through grants that support ladders of opportunity and a more peaceful world.
What It Funds
The foundation describes its work through two main programs plus several legacy and recognition initiatives:
| Area | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Ladders of Opportunity (National Program) | Helps individuals achieve upward mobility and greater civic participation, and seeks to increase trust in public institutions, elections, and government |
| A More Peaceful World (International Program) | Works to advance peace by trying to prevent armed conflict and supporting conditions needed for understanding and resolving global security challenges |
| Libraries | A legacy of Andrew Carnegie's funding of more than 2,500 libraries worldwide; the foundation continues his commitment to knowledge and understanding |
| Great Immigrants, Great Americans | A recognition initiative listed among the foundation's work |
| Andrew Carnegie Fellows | A fellowship program listed among the foundation's work |
The site presents the first three areas with the most detail; the fellows and Great Immigrants programs appear as named parts of the portfolio without further description on the homepage.
What You Can Find on the Site
The homepage is organized around a few clear entry points:
- Our Work — the program descriptions above, including the national and international programs and the libraries legacy.
- Grants — a grants search, for those looking into the foundation's grantmaking.
- News & Stories — latest news, press releases, articles, and the president's writings. Recent items shown include pieces on election funding in America, redistricting, and national service.
- Carnegie Reporter — the foundation's magazine, with the 2026 edition highlighted.
- About Carnegie — history, grantmaking highlights, Andrew Carnegie, president, trustees, and staff.
- Newsletter signup — email updates about the foundation's work.
How to Use It
If you want to understand what the foundation does, start with Our Work and read the two program pages; they state the goals and approach in the foundation's own words. If you are researching funding, use Grants Search rather than the homepage, which only summarizes. If you want current commentary or organizational updates, News & Stories and Carnegie Reporter are the places to look. The site does not state application procedures, eligibility rules, or deadlines on the homepage, so those details would need to come from the grants section or direct contact with the foundation.