Alexander S. Onassis Foundation

The Alexander S. Onassis Foundation (Greek: Κοινωφελές Ίδρυμα Αλέξανδρος Σ. Ωνάσης), commonly known as Onassis Foundation (Greek: Ίδρυμα Ωνάση) is a private foundation headquatered in Vaduz, Liechtenstein. It was established by Aristotle Onassis in his will in Liechtenstein in order to honour the memory of his son Alexander, who died at age 24 in an airplane crash in Athens in 1973.

Onassis Foundation
Ίδρυμα Ωνάση
Formation1975 (1975)
FounderAristotle Onassis
TypePrivate foundation
PurposePhilanthropy
HeadquartersVaduz, Liechtenstein
Region
International
Secretary General
Anthony S. Papadimitriou
AffiliationsMinistry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports
Websitehttps://www.onassis.org
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