Centennial Moments
1973
Children’s Defense Fund
The Children’s Defense Fund, led by Marian Wright Edelman, was established as an independent organization to work toward betterment of children’s lives, particularly poor and minority children and those with disabilities. A private, nonprofit research and advocacy organization, CDF worked closely with the corporation for over 25 years, taking the lead on such legislative landmarks as the 1975 Education for All Handicapped Children Act (IDEA), 1988 Family Support Act, and the 1977 Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
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Charter of Carnegie Corporation of New York
The charter describes the purposes for which the foundation was organized. Read more
Constitution and Bylaws of Carnegie Corporation of New York
The Constitution and Bylaws describes how the foundation will be managed and responsibilities of board committees. Read more
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