Impact

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

Vartan Gregorian Receives Carnegie Hall Medal of Excellence from Mayor Bloomberg

He ranks with the outstanding immigrants of America who have risen to great heights in designing the intellectual landscape of this country. Especially noteworthy is his special commitment to the arts, education and humanity through philanthropy.

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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 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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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

Family Acceptance, Love and Giving

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

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When an “encore” career leads to a second act of giving

Elissa Garr’s passion for education leads to a second act helping foster children grow.

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Follow the [Unspoken] Leader

At Lincoln Center, the word “giver” is nearly synonymous with Jean Taylor.

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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

Lenfest, Marguerite & H. F. “Gerry”: Finding Opportunity in Challenges

Classes, tests, applications, planning – a lot time and effort goes into preparing for college.

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Shelby White: Giving with Passion

Shelby White has elevated philanthropy to an art form, with both style and substance in all her decisions. Frankly, she is very good at giving money away.

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The Cadbury Family: A Sweet Tradition of Giving

While the Cadbury name is all but synonymous with chocolate, the family has long placed as much emphasis on philanthropy and good works as it has on its business ventures.

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INNOVATIONS

Donating After Disasters

How to Give Responsibly After a Catastrophe

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INNOVATIONS

Donating After Disasters

After Hurricane Mitch struck Honduras in 1998, some of the donations that came in included prom dresses.

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Rounding up for Charity

IT is a truly modern form of giving. The ridesharing company Lyft recently launched an initiative allowing customers to round up their fare to the nearest dollar for charity.

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Philanthropy’s Fight Against Climate Change

Where there is a will, there is a way. The U.S. federal government recently announced it will pull out of the landmark Paris agreement, but environmentalist Carl Pope remains hopeful.

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