About
OVER
115 YEARS
OF IMPACT
LEGACY TIMELINE
The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching was established in 1905 and chartered in 1906 by an act of Congress as an independent policy and research center called to “do and perform all things necessary to encourage, uphold, and dignify the profession of the teacher and the cause of higher education.” Today the mission of the Foundation is to catalyze transformational change in education so that every student has the opportunity to live a healthy, dignified, and fulfilling life.
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Jorge Aguilar
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Russlynn Ali
Co-founder and CEO, XQ Institute
Odile Disch-Bhadkamkar
Emerita Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer, Stanford Management Company
Andrew Ho
Professor of Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education
Robert Hughes
Director, K-12 Education, U.S. Program, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
FAQ
ORGANIZATIONAL FAQS
Where is the Carnegie Foundation located?
The Carnegie Foundation is located in Stanford, California.
Our address is:
51 Vista Lane
Stanford, CA 94305
650-566-5100
Map and directions
QUESTIONS ABOUT GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIP
Can I apply for a grant or a scholarship?
As an operating foundation, the Carnegie Foundation does not award grants or scholarships.