Shriners International
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Shriners International is a global fraternal organization best known for its network of Shriners Hospitals for Children, which provide specialized pediatric medical care.
All labels observed (15)
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T2058853 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Shriners International Context triple: [Shriners Hospitals for Children – Canada, operatedBy, Shriners International]
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A.
Anschutz Family Foundation
The Anschutz Family Foundation is a charitable organization established by the wealthy Anschutz family that provides grants to support nonprofit and community initiatives, particularly in Colorado and the American West.
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B.
Rotary International
Rotary International is a global humanitarian service organization of business and professional leaders dedicated to promoting peace, fighting disease, supporting education, and improving communities worldwide.
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C.
Board of Governors of the American Red Cross
The Board of Governors of the American Red Cross is the organization’s chief governing body, responsible for setting overall policy, strategic direction, and oversight of its humanitarian activities.
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D.
Sherwood Foundation
The Sherwood Foundation is a philanthropic organization, founded and led by Susan A. Buffett, that focuses on improving education, social justice, and community development, primarily in Nebraska.
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E.
Tournament of Roses Association
The Tournament of Roses Association is a nonprofit organization in Pasadena, California, best known for producing the annual Rose Parade and related festivities surrounding the Rose Bowl college football game.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Shriners International Target entity description: Shriners International is a global fraternal organization best known for its network of Shriners Hospitals for Children, which provide specialized pediatric medical care.
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A.
Anschutz Family Foundation
The Anschutz Family Foundation is a charitable organization established by the wealthy Anschutz family that provides grants to support nonprofit and community initiatives, particularly in Colorado and the American West.
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B.
Rotary International
Rotary International is a global humanitarian service organization of business and professional leaders dedicated to promoting peace, fighting disease, supporting education, and improving communities worldwide.
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C.
Board of Governors of the American Red Cross
The Board of Governors of the American Red Cross is the organization’s chief governing body, responsible for setting overall policy, strategic direction, and oversight of its humanitarian activities.
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D.
Sherwood Foundation
The Sherwood Foundation is a philanthropic organization, founded and led by Susan A. Buffett, that focuses on improving education, social justice, and community development, primarily in Nebraska.
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E.
Tournament of Roses Association
The Tournament of Roses Association is a nonprofit organization in Pasadena, California, best known for producing the annual Rose Parade and related festivities surrounding the Rose Bowl college football game.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Masonic appendant body
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fraternal organization ⓘ |
| charitableFocus |
healthcare access
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medical education ⓘ medical research ⓘ |
| coreMission |
fellowship
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philanthropy ⓘ support pediatric specialty care ⓘ |
| country |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| focusesOn | children with complex medical needs ⓘ |
| formerName | Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine ⓘ |
| foundedBy |
Walter M. Fleming
NERFINISHED
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William J. Florence ⓘ |
| hasAffiliation | North American Masonic jurisdictions ⓘ |
| hasAuxiliaryGroup | Shrine Ladies organizations ⓘ |
| hasCharitableArm | Shriners Hospitals for Children ⓘ |
| hasLeaderTitle |
Imperial Potentate
ⓘ
Imperial Recorder ⓘ Imperial Treasurer ⓘ
linked to:
Grand Treasurer
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| hasNonProfitStatus | yes ⓘ |
| hasOrganizationalStructure |
Imperial Council
ⓘ
local temples ⓘ units and clubs ⓘ |
| hasProgram |
medical education and training
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research in pediatric specialties ⓘ transportation assistance for patients ⓘ |
| hasSymbol |
crescent and scimitar emblem
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red fez ⓘ |
| hasTypeOfMembership | male members ⓘ |
| headquartersLocation | Tampa, Florida ⓘ |
| inception | 1870 ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| membershipRequirement | Master Mason ⓘ |
| motto | Having fun and helping kids ⓘ |
| notableActivity |
Shrine circus fundraising events
ⓘ
parades with miniature vehicles ⓘ |
| operates | Shriners Hospitals for Children ⓘ |
| providesCareRegardlessOfAbilityToPay | yes ⓘ |
| religiousAffiliation |
Freemasonry
ⓘ
linked to:
Freemasons
|
| serviceArea | international ⓘ |
| shortName |
Shriners
ⓘ
linked to:
Shriners International
|
| supportsMedicalSpecialty |
cleft lip and palate care
ⓘ
pediatric burn care ⓘ pediatric orthopedics ⓘ pediatric spinal cord injury care ⓘ |
| website | https://www.shrinersinternational.org ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Shriners International Description of subject: Shriners International is a global fraternal organization best known for its network of Shriners Hospitals for Children, which provide specialized pediatric medical care.
Referenced by (48)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
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Shriners’ Yaarab Temple mosque
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religiousAffiliation
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Shriners (Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine)
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Shriners Hospitals for Children – Portland
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religiousAffiliation
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Shriners (Masonic-related fraternity)
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linked to: Shriners International
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subject linked to:
Shriners Hospitals for Children – Houston (historical)
linked to: Shriners International
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Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine
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hasCharitableArm
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Shriners International fraternity
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linked to: Shriners International
Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine
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hasOfficialName
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Shriners International
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linked to: Shriners International