March of Dimes
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March of Dimes is a U.S. nonprofit organization founded by President Franklin D. Roosevelt that evolved from leading the fight against polio to focusing on improving the health of mothers and babies.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
charitable organization
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health organization → nonprofit organization → |
| country |
United States
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| focus |
birth defects
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infant health → maternal health → newborn health → premature birth → public health → |
| formerFocus |
infantile paralysis
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polio → |
| formerName |
National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis
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| foundedBy |
Franklin D. Roosevelt
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| founder |
Franklin D. Roosevelt
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| hasKeyProgram |
advocacy
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community services → education → research grants → |
| hasMethod |
fundraising events
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policy advocacy at state and federal levels → public education campaigns → |
| hasPartnerType |
corporate sponsors
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hospitals → public health agencies → research institutions → |
| hasPublication |
March of Dimes Report Card
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| headquartersLocation |
Arlington, Virginia
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United States → |
| historicalRole |
led national campaign against polio in the United States
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supported development of polio vaccines → |
| inception |
1938
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| industry |
health care philanthropy
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| legalForm |
501(c)(3) organization
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| mission |
to improve the health of mothers and babies
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| namedAfter |
radio appeal for dimes to fight polio
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| nonprofitStatus |
tax-exempt organization in the United States
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| notableCampaign |
March for Babies
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prematurity awareness → |
| operatesIn |
Puerto Rico
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United States → |
| originalName |
National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis
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| website |
https://www.marchofdimes.org
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| worksOnIssue |
health equity
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maternal mortality → neonatal intensive care support → preterm birth → |
Referenced by (6)
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Warm Springs Historic District
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associatedWith |
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March of Dimes
("March of Dimes Report Card")
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hasPublication |
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National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis
("March of Dimes Foundation")
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hasSuccessor |
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National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis
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laterKnownAs |
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National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis
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operatedAs |
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National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis
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renamedAs |