Jim Henson Foundation
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The Jim Henson Foundation is a nonprofit organization that supports and promotes the art of contemporary puppet theater in the United States through grants and advocacy.
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| Jim Henson Foundation canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Jim Henson Foundation Context triple: [Jim Henson, founded, Jim Henson Foundation]
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The Jim Henson Company
The Jim Henson Company is an American entertainment company founded by puppeteer Jim Henson, best known for creating The Muppets and pioneering innovative puppetry and creature effects in film and television.
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Children's Television Workshop
Children's Television Workshop is an American nonprofit organization best known for creating educational children's programs, most notably the pioneering series "Sesame Street."
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Muppet Studios
Muppet Studios is a themed area in Disney’s Hollywood Studios dedicated to The Muppets, featuring attractions, decor, and experiences inspired by the beloved characters and their zany showbiz world.
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Jim Henson
Jim Henson was an American puppeteer, filmmaker, and creator of the Muppets, best known for his pioneering work on "The Muppet Show" and "Sesame Street."
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The Ellen DeGeneres Wildlife Fund
The Ellen DeGeneres Wildlife Fund is a conservation organization dedicated to protecting endangered species and their habitats, particularly great apes, through funding, advocacy, and on-the-ground projects.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: Jim Henson Foundation Target entity description: The Jim Henson Foundation is a nonprofit organization that supports and promotes the art of contemporary puppet theater in the United States through grants and advocacy.
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A.
The Jim Henson Company
The Jim Henson Company is an American entertainment company founded by puppeteer Jim Henson, best known for creating The Muppets and pioneering innovative puppetry and creature effects in film and television.
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B.
Children's Television Workshop
Children's Television Workshop is an American nonprofit organization best known for creating educational children's programs, most notably the pioneering series "Sesame Street."
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C.
Muppet Studios
Muppet Studios is a themed area in Disney’s Hollywood Studios dedicated to The Muppets, featuring attractions, decor, and experiences inspired by the beloved characters and their zany showbiz world.
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D.
Jim Henson
Jim Henson was an American puppeteer, filmmaker, and creator of the Muppets, best known for his pioneering work on "The Muppet Show" and "Sesame Street."
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E.
The Ellen DeGeneres Wildlife Fund
The Ellen DeGeneres Wildlife Fund is a conservation organization dedicated to protecting endangered species and their habitats, particularly great apes, through funding, advocacy, and on-the-ground projects.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
arts organization
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nonprofit organization ⓘ |
| advocatesFor |
increased funding for puppet theater
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recognition of puppetry as a serious art form ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Jim Henson Company NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| collaboratesWith |
puppet festivals
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puppetry organizations ⓘ theaters in the United States ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| field |
contemporary puppet theater
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puppetry ⓘ |
| focusesOn | puppet theater in the United States ⓘ |
| foundedBy |
Jane Henson
NERFINISHED
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Jim Henson NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasActivity |
arts advocacy
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grantmaking ⓘ support for puppet theater artists ⓘ |
| hasFocusRegion | United States NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasPurpose |
advocacy for puppetry arts
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promote contemporary puppet theater ⓘ support contemporary puppet theater ⓘ |
| hasTargetAudience |
nonprofit theaters
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presenting organizations ⓘ puppet theater artists ⓘ |
| industry | arts and culture ⓘ |
| languageOfWorkOrName | English ⓘ |
| missionStatement | to support and develop contemporary puppet theater in the United States ⓘ |
| namedAfter | Jim Henson NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| nonProfitStatus | 501(c)(3) ⓘ |
| offers |
production grants
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project grants ⓘ seed grants ⓘ |
| promotes |
contemporary puppetry for adult audiences
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contemporary puppetry for family audiences ⓘ experimental puppet theater ⓘ innovative puppetry ⓘ |
| supports |
development of original puppet productions
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individual puppet artists ⓘ new puppet theater works ⓘ presentation of puppet theater ⓘ puppet theater companies ⓘ |
| supportsGenre |
multidisciplinary performance involving puppetry
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visual theater ⓘ |
| supportsStage |
development phase of puppet productions
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premiere productions ⓘ touring of puppet theater ⓘ |
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Subject: Jim Henson Foundation Description of subject: The Jim Henson Foundation is a nonprofit organization that supports and promotes the art of contemporary puppet theater in the United States through grants and advocacy.
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