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The Diller – von Furstenberg Family Foundation
Barry Diller and Diane von Furstenberg established the foundation as a vehicle for their joint giving, drawing on wealth from Diller's tenure as chairman...
The Diller – von Furstenberg Family Foundation
Barry Diller and Diane von Furstenberg established the foundation as a vehicle for their joint giving, drawing on wealth from Diller's tenure as chairman of IAC/InterActiveCorp and Expedia Group, and von Furstenberg's eponymous fashion house. The foundation operates across three hubs: Causeway Bay in Hong Kong, New York, and London, where the couple have residences and philanthropic interests. The foundation's grantmaking targets arts and cultural institutions, women's empowerment programs, and human rights advocacy. Public records show support for the Statue of Liberty Museum, the High Line in New York, and the Diller – von Furstenberg Family Foundation's own DVF Awards, which honor women leaders. The geographic focus spans North America, Europe, and Asia, with a particular emphasis on US and UK organizations. Team size and total grant budget are not publicly disclosed. The foundation is run by a small staff in each office, with family members involved in strategic direction. No recent operational events have been publicly reported beyond the DVF Awards, which continue annually. A distinguishing feature is the foundation's operating structure as a family foundation without a large separate endowment, drawing on the family's ongoing business income. This liquidity-dependent model ties grantmaking directly to the performance of Diller's media holdings and von Furstenberg's fashion brand.
General information
Firm type
Family Office
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Asia
Country
Hong Kong
City
Causeway Bay
Corporate office
Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Additional offices
New York, United States · London, United Kingdom
Principals
Diane von Furstenberg
Co-Founder
Barry Diller
Co-Founder
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who controls the investment decisions at The Diller – von Furstenberg Family Foundation?
Investment decisions are made jointly by co-founders Barry Diller and Diane von Furstenberg, with the foundation's small professional staff handling daily operations. The foundation does not publicly disclose external investment advisors or a dedicated CIO.
How does the foundation source philanthropic opportunities?
The foundation relies on direct relationships with grantees, many cultivated through Diller's board memberships (e.g., the Museum of Modern Art, the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation) and von Furstenberg's global network in fashion and women's empowerment. It does not operate a formal RFP process.
Is the foundation structured as a standalone entity or as part of a larger family office?
The foundation operates as a standalone philanthropic entity, distinct from whatever personal family office manages Diller's IAC wealth and von Furstenberg's fashion fortune. The two structures are separate, with the foundation relying on annual contributions from the family.
What types of grants does the foundation make?
The foundation makes programmatic grants primarily in three areas: arts and culture (museums, public spaces, performance venues), women's empowerment (leadership awards, entrepreneurship programs), and human rights/education. Grant sizes are not publicly disclosed.
Does the foundation accept unsolicited grant proposals?
The foundation does not publicly advertise a grant application process. Its giving is proactive and relationship-based, typically initiated by the co-founders or their advisors. Unsolicited submissions are unlikely to be reviewed.
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