Vincent Astor Foundation

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The Vincent Astor Foundation was a philanthropic organization that provided grants to support cultural, educational, and social welfare initiatives, particularly in New York City.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf nonprofit organization
philanthropic foundation
associatedWithFamily Astor family
charitableSector arts and culture
education
social welfare
country United States
dissolvedIn 1990s
focusArea New York City cultural institutions
New York City educational institutions
New York City social services
foundedBy Brooke Astor
fundingSource Astor family wealth
grantType charitable grants
industry philanthropy
knownFor supporting New York City arts organizations
supporting New York City libraries
supporting New York City social service agencies
location New York City
namedAfter Vincent Astor
notableTrustee Brooke Astor
operatedIn New York City
purpose charitable giving
support for cultural initiatives
support for educational initiatives
support for social welfare initiatives
status defunct

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