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SHRINERS INTERNATIONAL CYPRUS SHRINERS GROUP RETURN
GLENMONT, NY · EIN 510215477 · Form 990 · FY2021 · Micro (<$100K) · cyprusshriners.com
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mission · from form 990

FRATERNITY WITH A PHILANTHROPIC MISSION.

profile · synthesized from sources

Shriners International is a fraternal organization founded in 1872, composed of Freemasons who engage in fellowship, community events, and philanthropy. The organization operates a network of pediatric specialty hospitals across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, providing free orthopedic, burn, and spinal cord injury care to children under 18. Cyprus Shriners is a local chapter based in Albany, NY, supporting these hospitals through fundraising and outreach.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Cyprus Shrine Circus
Annual event historically held in Albany, NY, to raise funds for Shriners Hospitals for Children
Outreach Clinics
Mobile clinics identifying children up to age 17 who can benefit from expert orthopedic, spinal cord, and burn care
Shriners Hospitals for Children
Network of pediatric specialty hospitals providing free orthopedic, burn, spinal cord injury, and craniofacial care to children under 18
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Direct Clinical Care Delivery 1 activity
    • Conducting outreach clinics for pediatric specialty care
      Conducts outreach clinics to identify children up to age 17 who can benefit from orthopedic, spinal cord, and burn care.
  • Pediatric Medical Care and Research Support 1 activity
    • Funding Shriners Hospitals for Children
      Supports Shriners Hospitals for Children through member engagement and fellowship activities that generate philanthropic resources.
  • Pediatric Surgical Interventions 1 activity
    • Operating pediatric specialty hospitals
      Operates a network of 18 orthopedic hospitals, 3 burn hospitals, and 1 hospital providing orthopedic, burn, and spinal cord injury care across 20 cities in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Provides free surgical and therapeutic treatment for orthopedic conditions to children from birth to age 18.
  • Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
    • Organizing temple and fellowship events
      Organizes temple events designed to promote participation and support local clubs and units without conflicting with their schedules.
  • Outpatient and Emergency Care Services 1 activity
    • Providing inpatient and outpatient pediatric care
      Serves 1,000 inpatients and 13,000 outpatients annually at the Springfield hospital location.
  • Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
    • Sponsoring Shrine Circuses
      Sponsored Shrine Circuses in the Albany area for 74 years, beginning in 1928, as part of community engagement and fundraising efforts.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Conducting clinical and basic research in pediatric care
      Conducts clinical and basic research in five areas: cardiopulmonary problems, metabolism, molecular responses to injury, wound healing, and long-term outcomes of burned children. Developed special pressure garments (Jobst garments) to reduce scarring in burn patients.
    • Expanding public visibility units
      Expanded motor patrol membership and vehicle fleet, and revitalized the clown unit to increase public visibility.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
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2 years on record · 2020–2021
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • Cyprus Shrine Network — Local unit operating under the broader Shrine organization, participating in its fraternal and community activities.
  • Phoenix Masonry Partner — Collaborated on or was referenced for historical documentation about the Shriners and Shriners Children's Hospitals.
  • Shriners Hospitals for Children Network — Member of the Shriners Hospitals for Children network providing pediatric specialty care.
  • Shriners Hospitals for Children Network — Primary philanthropic beneficiary supported by Cyprus Shriners.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Family-Centered Care Model
    methodology: family-centered-care
    By integrating patients and families into the healthcare team, the organization improves recovery outcomes because active family involvement enhances care continuity and emotional support during treatment.
  • Fraternal Network Expansion
    methodology: fraternal_network_expansion
    By establishing local Shrine Temples within a broader Masonic-affiliated network, the organization scales its philanthropic reach because embeddedness in existing fraternal infrastructure enables recruitment, funding, and operational sustainability.
  • Member Engagement Through Philanthropy
    methodology: member-engagement-through-philanthropy
    By aligning member personal fulfillment with pediatric healthcare philanthropy, the organization strengthens member satisfaction and sustains long-term engagement because meaningful contribution drives fraternal commitment.
  • No-Cost Care Access Model
    methodology: no-cost-care
    By removing financial barriers to pediatric medical care, the organization ensures equitable access to treatment because eliminating out-of-pocket costs enables timely intervention regardless of family income.
  • Public Visibility Through Community Events
    methodology: public visibility through community events
    By participating in parades and public community events, the organization increases public recognition and awareness because visible, festive engagement builds brand familiarity and community trust.