Fred Sands

Businessman and Museum Co-Founder

Fred Sands - Businessman and Museum Co-Founder
Born

1938
87 years ago

Died

October 23rd, 2015
9 years ago — 77 years old

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

United States

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Co-founded the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles. Contributed to the arts through philanthropic efforts supporting various cultural initiatives. Developed a successful career in real estate and was involved in numerous community projects in Southern California.

Co-founded the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles

Made significant philanthropic contributions to the arts

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