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EnglishWhy Carnegie Corporation of New York Is Now the Andrew Carnegie Foundation
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Carnegie Corporation of New York has changed its name to the Andrew Carnegie Foundation. The homepage states this directly and links to a dedicated page, "Carnegie Corporation of New York Changes Its Name to the Andrew Carnegie Foundation." It is the same institution, not a merger or a new organization: the foundation was established in 1911 by Andrew Carnegie, and the site continues to describe its grantmaking around the issues he considered most important — education, democracy, and peace.
What the name change does and does not mean
The homepage presents the rename as a change of name only. The founding date (1911), the founder (Andrew Carnegie), and the program structure described on the site are unchanged. The organization's stated overarching goal remains reducing political polarization through grants that support ladders of opportunity and a more peaceful world.
| Question | What the site indicates |
|---|---|
| Is this a different organization? | No — the Andrew Carnegie Foundation was originally established as Carnegie Corporation of New York |
| When was it founded? | 1911, by Andrew Carnegie |
| Did the funding priorities change? | The site describes the same focus: education, democracy, and peace |
| Where are the details? | A dedicated page on the name change, linked from the homepage |
Why the site points readers to a separate page
The homepage only announces the change and links out; it does not reproduce the full explanation. If you need the reasoning, timeline, or any legal and branding details behind the rename, the linked page is the place to look rather than the homepage summary. The homepage itself is organized around what the foundation does — "Our Work," "Grants," "News & Stories," and "About Carnegie" — so the rename is presented as context for that work, not as a standalone announcement.
What stays the same for anyone researching the foundation
- Mission framing: The site describes funding that gives individuals the knowledge and tools to improve their lives, participate fully in society, and advance peace.
- Program areas: A National Program, "Ladders of Opportunity," focused on upward mobility, civic participation, and trust in public institutions, elections, and government; an International Program, "A More Peaceful World," focused on preventing armed conflict and supporting conditions for resolving global security challenges.
- Library legacy: Andrew Carnegie funded more than 2,500 libraries worldwide, and the foundation continues to present that commitment to knowledge as part of its identity.
- Fellowships and recognition: The site lists Andrew Carnegie Fellows and Great Immigrants, Great Americans among its work.
Practical takeaway
If you encountered the name "Andrew Carnegie Foundation" and wondered whether it replaced Carnegie Corporation of New York, the answer is that it is the same 1911 institution under a new name. For grantseekers, the relevant next step is the site's Grants section and its grant search, not the rename itself; the homepage does not publish eligibility rules, deadlines, or award amounts, so those details have to come from the grants pages.