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Carnegie Council Fund Inc
New York, NY · EIN 134185528 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · NTEE Q11 · International Affairs · Micro (<$100K) · carnegiecouncil.org
revenue
$0
expenses
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net assets
$-52K
employees
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program ratio
96%
mission · from form 990

To support the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs and in support of the work of the Carnegie Climate Geoengineering Governance Initiative C2G2.

profile · synthesized from sources

Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs is a think tank advancing ethical leadership and policy in global affairs. It produces research, convenes expert dialogues, and runs educational programs on issues including climate change, emerging technology, democracy, and international migration. Founded in 1914 by Andrew Carnegie, it operates from New York City and engages a global network of scholars, policymakers, and practitioners.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Carnegie Ethics Accelerator
Incubator program designed to advance ethical frameworks in response to rapidly evolving challenges in technology and public policy.
Carnegie Ethics Fellows
Program cultivating the next generation of ethical global leaders across business, policy, technology, NGOs, and academia through immersive learning modules and networking.
Global Ethics Day
Annual initiative that mobilizes individuals and organizations worldwide to empower ethics in personal and professional life.
Model International Mobility Convention
Initiative to develop new ethical rules for migration and asylum that benefit migrants, refugees, and origin, transit, and destination states.
Values & Interests Series
Public event and media series exploring ethical dimensions of global issues such as nuclear ethics, AI governance, and U.S. foreign policy.
activities · 13 groups

What they do

  • AI Governance and Ethical Research 2 activities
    • Carnegie Ethics Accelerator
      Runs an incubator program to advance ethical responses to emerging challenges in technology and public policy by supporting innovation and thought leadership.
    • Impact Initiatives on AI, climate, and global engagement
      Launches and supports initiatives such as the Carnegie Climate Governance Initiative (C2G) to advance governance in critical areas including artificial intelligence, climate, and global engagement.
  • Podcast and Radio Production 2 activities
    • Carnegie Ethics Studio
      Operates a global multimedia platform producing over 100 events and podcasts annually on ethics, foreign policy, and international relations.
    • Values & Interests podcast and media series
      Produces a podcast and media series exploring ethical dilemmas in geopolitics, technology, philosophy, and business, complemented by virtual panel events and audience engagement.
  • Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
    • Carnegie Ethics Fellows program
      Operates a leadership development program to cultivate ethical global leaders across business, policy, technology, NGOs, and academia through applied learning, networking, and professional opportunities.
  • Leadership & Policy Dialogue Forums 1 activity
    • Centennial initiative: Ethics for a Connected World
      Leads a centennial initiative addressing six global ethical themes, including the creation of a Global Ethics Network and the annual Global Ethics Day.
  • Climate Change Research and Advocacy Funding 1 activity
    • Funding partner initiatives
      Provides financial and operational support to the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs and the Carnegie Climate Geoengineering Governance Initiative (C2G2).
  • Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
    • Global Ethics Day
      Organizes an annual global initiative that empowers individuals and organizations to reflect on and take ethical action, supported by events, watch parties, and outreach.
  • Human Rights & Peace Education Curriculum 1 activity
    • Human Rights Initiative
      Conducts meetings, seminars, and workshops to examine ethical dilemmas in the application of human rights ideals and promote ethical discourse.
  • Human Rights Advocacy & Accountability 1 activity
    • Model International Mobility Convention
      Develops and advocates for a new ethical framework for international migration and asylum policy to benefit migrants, refugees, and states.
  • Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
    • Next Generation Leadership Initiative
      Develops curricula, manages recruitment, and implements program elements to support young leaders through applied learning and professional development opportunities.
  • Nuclear Disarmament Advocacy & Research 1 activity
    • Nuclear ethics research and programming
      Leads research, programming, and publishing initiatives focused on nuclear ethics as part of broader peace and security efforts.
  • Academic Journal and Scholarly Publication 1 activity
    • Publications in Ethics & International Affairs
      Produces the quarterly journal _Ethics & International Affairs_, which reaches over 100,000 academics annually and serves as a platform for scholarly research and ethical discussion in international affairs.
  • High School Exchange Programs 1 activity
    • Study tour program
      Organizes international study tours, such as a November 2025 delegation to Japan for eight participants, to foster global ethical dialogue and understanding.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Environmental values research project
      Conducted a multi-year international research project involving cooperating centers in China, India, Japan, and the U.S. to explore and redefine comparative environmental values in response to climate challenges.
    • Strategic community engagement and presidential events
      Manages events, prepares briefing materials for the president, and oversees strategic community engagement efforts.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$0
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses—
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$0
Cash$562K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.31M
Net assets$-52K
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -100.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

Who runs it

board members · 10
  • Aine Donovan — Trustee
  • Alexander Platt — Trustee
  • Jonathan Gage — Trustee
  • Kathleen Cheek Milby — Trustee
  • Kristen Edgreen Kaufman — Trustee
  • Maxmillian Angerholzer — Trustee
  • Richard Edlin Esq — Trustee
  • Robert Perlman — Trustee
  • Ronnie Saha — Trustee
  • Susan King — Trustee
relationships · 9

Who they work with

  • Andrew Carnegie Partner — Founded the organization over a century ago.
  • Carnegie Climate Geoengineering Governance Initiative C2G2 Partner — Initiative supported through funding and organizational resources.
  • Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs Network — Operates as the parent institution under which Carnegie Council Fund Inc supports initiatives such as Global Ethics Day.
  • Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs Partner — Primary affiliated organization receiving support.
  • Freedom House Partner — Co-hosts events with Freedom House, featuring joint discussions between leadership of both organizations.
  • Hans J. Morgenthau Partner — Established the Distinguished Lecture on Ethics and Foreign Policy in honor of Hans J. Morgenthau, reflecting his influence on the organization's approach to international ethics.
  • Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Partner — Collaborated with HBCUs to develop civil-rights-focused curricula and lectures.
  • PBS Partner — Co-hosted a "Values & Interests" panel discussion on nuclear ethics
  • Uehiro Foundation on Ethics and Education Partner — Collaborated with the Uehiro Foundation to design and manage the study tour in Japan.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Applied Ethical Frameworks in Technology and Policy
    methodology: applied-ethics
    By applying structured ethical analysis to emerging technologies and foreign policy, we influence governance and decision-making because ethical reasoning makes visible the moral dimensions of power and innovation.
  • Convening and Agenda-Setting for Global Ethics
    methodology: convening_and_agenda_setting
    By identifying emerging ethical issues and convening diverse leaders, we shape global discourse and build multilateral communities because collective sense-making among influential actors drives ethical governance and policy change.
  • Moral Leadership Through Religious Engagement
    methodology: moral-leadership-through-religious-engagement
    By mobilizing religious institutions and ethical traditions, we advance nonviolent alternatives to conflict because religiously grounded moral leadership can inspire and legitimate peacebuilding at scale.
  • Public Dialogue as Democratic Ethical Practice
    methodology: public_dialogue
    By fostering public dialogue and expert discussion, we strengthen democratic resilience because examining democracy as a moral principle builds collective understanding and counters democratic backsliding.
  • Transformative Leadership Development Through Immersive Experience
    methodology: transformative-leadership-tours
    By providing young leaders with immersive international experiences and applied learning, we cultivate moral leadership because transformative cross-cultural engagement deepens ethical commitment and global responsibility.