Carnegie Hero Fund
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The Carnegie Hero Fund is a philanthropic organization that recognizes and financially supports individuals who perform extraordinary acts of civilian heroism.
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| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
award-granting organization
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charitable foundation → philanthropic organization → |
| award |
financial grants
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medals for heroism → |
| beneficiary |
individuals who perform extraordinary acts of civilian heroism
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| country |
United States
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| distinguishesFrom |
military decorations for valor
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| field |
civilian heroism awards
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philanthropy → |
| focusesOn |
life-risking rescue attempts
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non-military acts of heroism → |
| foundedBy |
Andrew Carnegie
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| hasEligibilityCriteria |
act of extraordinary heroism
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civilian status of the hero → risk to the hero’s own life → |
| hasFundingSource |
endowment established by Andrew Carnegie
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| hasImpact |
financial relief for injured heroes
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long-term support for families of deceased heroes → public awareness of civilian heroism → |
| hasLanguage |
English
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| hasMotto |
recognizing civilian heroism
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| hasType |
private foundation
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| namedAfter |
Andrew Carnegie
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| operatesAs |
independent charitable trust
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| provides |
financial assistance to awardees and their families
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recognition through public citation → scholarship support to awardees or their dependents → |
| purpose |
financial support for civilian heroes
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promotion of acts of heroism → recognition of civilian heroism → |
| recognizes |
living heroes
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posthumous acts of heroism → |
| sector |
nonprofit
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| usesInstrument |
formal nomination and investigation process
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Referenced by (2)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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Louise Whitfield
("Carnegie Hero Fund Commission")
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associatedWith |
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Andrew Carnegie
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founded |