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Andrew Carnegie

Andrew Carnegie, a Scottish immigrant, established our philanthropic foundation in 1911. Among the wealthiest industrialists of his day, Carnegie defined modern philanthropy and established free public libraries, universities, scientific research, and institutions for peace.

What Would Andrew Carnegie Think?

What Would Andrew Carnegie Think?

Introducing the Andrew Carnegie Foundation, formerly Carnegie Corporation of New York, to clarify who we are and what we do
Carnegie Corporation of New York Changes Its Name to the Andrew Carnegie Foundation 

Carnegie Corporation of New York Changes Its Name to the Andrew Carnegie Foundation 

Jun 9, 2026

The Next Generation of Writers Finds Inspiration at a Carnegie Library in Rural Georgia

The Next Generation of Writers Finds Inspiration at a Carnegie Library in Rural Georgia

May 19, 2026

The front of a Carnegie library building in black and white

When Carnegie Libraries Run in the Family

Feb 19, 2026

Andrew Carnegie: To Try and Make the World in Some Way Better

Andrew Carnegie: To Try and Make the World in Some Way Better

Jan 15, 2026

In a Snowy North Dakota Town, Bake Sales and Raffles Provide a Restored Dome for a Carnegie Library

In a Snowy North Dakota Town, Bake Sales and Raffles Provide a Restored Dome for a Carnegie Library

Nov 20, 2025

Andrew Carnegie’s Free Public Library Philanthropy

Andrew Carnegie’s Free Public Library Philanthropy

Nov 13, 2025

Hundreds of Carnegie Libraries to Receive $10,000 Gifts in Celebration of United States’ 250th Anniversary

Hundreds of Carnegie Libraries to Receive $10,000 Gifts in Celebration of United States’ 250th Anniversary

Oct 22, 2025

A Portland Community Votes to Invest $13 Million in Its Carnegie Library

A Portland Community Votes to Invest $13 Million in Its Carnegie Library

Sep 8, 2025

How Libraries Became ‘First Responders’ for America’s Opportunity Gap

How Libraries Became ‘First Responders’ for America’s Opportunity Gap

Aug 19, 2025

A Carnegie Library Road Trip

A Carnegie Library Road Trip

May 23, 2025

Find a Carnegie Library Near You

Find a Carnegie Library Near You

Feb 10, 2025

Andrew Carnegie’s Library Legacy: A Timeline

Andrew Carnegie’s Library Legacy: A Timeline

Jan 8, 2025

‘For the Good of the People’

‘For the Good of the People’

Jul 3, 2024

Andrew Carnegie's Dinosaur Diplomacy Continues to Inspire

Andrew Carnegie’s Dinosaur Diplomacy Continues to Inspire

Oct 18, 2019

Bravo! Carnegie Hall Goes Digital

Bravo! Carnegie Hall Goes Digital

Oct 8, 2019