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From supporting extraordinary scholars and writers to celebrating the contributions of immigrants and librarians to American life, the foundation supports special initiatives that bring Americans together to strengthen democracy.

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Now Is the Time for National Service

Four out of five Americans across party lines support national service. Could it also help reduce political polarization?
In Service to Community

In Service to Community

Aug 1, 2026

New Philanthropic Collaboration Launched to Expand State-Led Service Across the Country

New Philanthropic Collaboration Launched to Expand State-Led Service Across the Country

Aug 1, 2026

Investigating the Roots of Political Polarization

Investigating the Roots of Political Polarization

Jul 27, 2026

Andrew Carnegie Foundation Communications Recognized with Top Industry Awards

Andrew Carnegie Foundation Communications Recognized with Top Industry Awards

Jul 23, 2026

25 Distinguished Naturalized Citizens Honored by the Andrew Carnegie Foundation on America’s 250th Anniversary

25 Distinguished Naturalized Citizens Honored by the Andrew Carnegie Foundation on America’s 250th Anniversary

Jun 30, 2026

From Principle American: The Immigrant Founders of America

From Principle American: The Immigrant Founders of America

Jun 29, 2026

Andrew Carnegie Foundation Expands Focus of Its Fellowship Program to Examine Polarization in the U.S. and Worldwide

Andrew Carnegie Foundation Expands Focus of Its Fellowship Program to Examine Polarization in the U.S. and Worldwide

Jun 23, 2026

24 Scholars Awarded Research Fellowships to Understand and Reduce Political Polarization

24 Scholars Awarded Research Fellowships to Understand and Reduce Political Polarization

May 5, 2026

Great Immigrant Stories Win Webby Awards

Great Immigrant Stories Win Webby Awards

Apr 21, 2026

What If 1 Million Young Americans Completed Service Years Annually?

What If 1 Million Young Americans Completed Service Years Annually?

Jan 20, 2026

Great Immigrant: Yann LeCun

Great Immigrant: Yann LeCun

Aug 19, 2025

Great Immigrant: David Byrne

Great Immigrant: David Byrne

Aug 18, 2025

Great Immigrant: Paul Muldoon

Great Immigrant: Paul Muldoon

Aug 18, 2025

Great Immigrant: Terence Tao

Great Immigrant: Terence Tao

Aug 15, 2025

Great Immigrant: Mo Amer

Great Immigrant: Mo Amer

Jul 21, 2025

Twenty Distinguished Naturalized Citizens Honored as Foundation Celebrates 20 Years of Great Immigrants, Great Americans Tribute

Twenty Distinguished Naturalized Citizens Honored as Foundation Celebrates 20 Years of Great Immigrants, Great Americans Tribute

Jun 26, 2025