$10 million

The gift with which Andrew Carnegie founded the Institution

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More than 1,500

The number of individual donors and foundations that support Carnegie annually

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$136 million

The total of this generosity over the past 15 years

Founded in Philanthropy

Andrew Carnegie founded this institution in 1902 as a home for world-transforming scientific breakthroughs. Today, the generous support of our donors advances his legacy of philanthropy and continues to drive discovery.

Many generous individuals and foundations have since demonstrated a commitment to scientific pursuits that create new frontiers, expand human understanding, and launch the next generation of discoveries. We celebrate your investment in Carnegie Science, which helps our investigators explore beyond traditional boundaries of space, Earth, and life sciences. You’ve empowered Carnegie scientists with a rare ability to take risks and chart new—often, previously unimagined—research paths. Together, we are exploring new vistas of knowledge, and we are proud and thankful that you are our partner in this scientific enterprise.