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IMPACT

IMPACTS

Philanthropists with Big Impact

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

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IMPACTS

Philanthropists with Big Impact

In the portfolio of striking photographs that follow, we meet some of the beneficiaries of the “class” of 2019’s philanthropy, and we can read a bit of their remarkable stories in their own words.

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Bringing Sesame Street to Life

The beginning of the iconic children’s program Sesame Street can be traced to an apartment in Manhattan’s Gramercy Park.

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Protecting the Right to Vote

Democracy is precious. It means everyone’s voice being heard. Sometimes, that simple concept is lost, however.

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FORGING THE FUTURE

Advancing Global Peace: Hillary Clinton and William J. Burns in Conversation

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FORGING THE FUTURE

Catalyzing Innovation in Education and Research

The achievements of Carnegie Mellon’s students, faculty, and alumni demonstrate the power of education, just as Andrew Carnegie intended.

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Historic Scottish Backdrop for Announcement of Nine Recipients of Andrew Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy

Steps away from the modest cottage where Andrew Carnegie was born in Dunfermline, Scotland, in 1835, the international family of Carnegie institutions gathered on August 12 to honor its founder’s philanthropic legacy with the announcement of the 2019 class of Andrew Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy recipients.

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Andrew Carnegie’s Transatlantic Legacy

The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace continues Andrew Carnegie’s core mission: seeking collaboration, understanding, and engagement to prevent war and enhance prospects for global concord.

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GIVING HERO

Small Gift, Big Giver

Of all the donations Vartan Gregorian has received in his years of serving great institutions, one stands out in his memory.

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GIVING HERO

Guns, Grief, and Giving

Davidson and Davidchen Joseph were biking to karate practice, but tragically, only one of them would make it there alive.

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One Life, Threatened by Chronic Kidney Disease

Ignacio Holtz has helped save the lives of 500 people suffering from chronic kidney disease in the U.S. and Mexico.

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A Librarian’s Commitment to Young Life in California

A librarian in California helps delinquent boys become bookworms.

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THE PHILANTHROPISTS

The Haas Family: A Philadelphia Institution

Truly exceptional philanthropists are about as common as four-leaf clovers. So when you find a whole family full of givers, it is like stumbling across an entire field of the green good luck charms.

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THE PHILANTHROPISTS

Betty & Gordon Moore: The Moores’ Law of Giving

Gordon Moore’s impact in Silicon Valley is impossible to overstate, and his success has brought him greater wealth than he could ever have imagined.

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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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Mei Hing Chak: China’s First Lady of Philanthropy

Mei Hing Chak has seen incredible success in her life, often after pushing against the traditional way of doing things.

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INNOVATIONS

Donating After Disasters

How to Give Responsibly After a Catastrophe

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INNOVATIONS

Measuring Impact

How do you measure good? That is the challenge facing the philanthropic sector. In storybooks it is easy, of course.

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Giving, Without Opening Your Wallet

Got knitting skills? You can make hats for premature babies or teddy bears for children living in HIV/AIDS-affected areas.

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Geography of Giving

If you live in Utah, you are in America’s most charitable state. If you are in New England, you may be in one of the country’s less philanthropic areas.

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