20130731V1 - The Giving Pledge

Carl Icahn (Continued)
standardized tests. The school programs provide the background knowledge necessary for continued
academic success beyond the public school system and success as adults.
My work in education was recognized by the Center for Education lnnovation—Public Education
Association in 2004. In 2006, I was honored with the 100 Women in Hedge Funds Effecting Change
Award. Through recognition of my commitment to improving education, I hope to inspire others to
make similar investments.
Improving child welfare is an important component of improving a child’s likelihood of success. I
built Icahn House, a 65-unit complex for homeless families consisting of pregnant women and single
women with children in the hope of leveling the socio-economic playing field. I am a trustee of the
Randall’s Island Sports Foundation and made a significant contribution to the construction of Icahn
Stadium, a track and field facility for inner city youth. For my work in this area, I was honored with the
Starlight Foundation’s Founders Award and the 1990 Man of the Year Awards, and was named The
Guardian Angel 2001 Man of the Year.
I believe, without significantly changing the method we use to educate our young students in this
country, we will soon lose our hegemony. Through these commitments I hope to play a small part
in making these changes. I am excited to join my friends Bill, Melinda and Warren in making a
commitment to continue the charitable giving. I have been a longstanding proponent of improving
America’s educational system and am delighted to join this important initiative to combine our efforts
and financial resources.
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