Philanthropists with Big Impact

Giving that is hands-on, savvy, proactive, transformational

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2019 Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy Honorees

Earhart, Anne G.

Hobson, Mellody and George Lucas

Kravis, Marie-Josée and Henry R.

Mandel, Morton L.

Smith, Robert F.

Tow, Leonard

Wood KT GBE, Sir Ian

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Andrew Carnegie Continues to Support His Hometown, Dunfermline

Established in 1903, the Dunfermline Trust helps local residents of all ages live their best lives.

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Partners in Peace

Carnegie Corporation of New York ecognized for longstanding support of Sesame Workshop, Tenement Museum, and Institute for International Education

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Fast Food – Texas Style

After hearing the Houston Food Bank was in need of volunteers, Heather spent an exhausting 86 hours volunteering over 10 days.

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Ratan Tata: Redefining Philanthropy in India

When former Indian President K. R. Narayanan bestowed the Padma Bhushan Award upon Ratan Tata for his distinguished service to the country, he eagerly mentioned that he went to university on a Tata scholarship.

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The Heinz Family: Many Varieties of Giving

Henry John Heinz once said, “Make all you can honestly; save all you can prudently; give all you can wisely.”

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Family Acceptance, Love and Giving

After learning herself, Joanne is teaching love and acceptance for LBGTQ youth.

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