Private foundation · EIN 46-1581956 · New York, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Diller Von Furstenberg Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 50 grants paid, $8.5M total, median $78K. 34% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
50
$8.5M
Median grant
$78K
Stays in NY
34%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$113M

Grants paid in 2024

50 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Vital VoicesWashington, DCGeneral fund$2.0M
Downtown Seattle CaresSeattle, WAGeneral fund$1.5M
Rand CorporationSanta Monica, CAGeneral fund$625K
Vital VoicesWashington, DCGeneral fund$500K
Georgetown UniversityWashington, DCGeneral fund$300K
Curtis School FoundationLos Angeles, CAGeneral fund$250K
Museum of Language ArtsWashington, DCIn support of "words matter"$250K
United States Holocaust Memorial MuseumNew York, NYGeneral fund$250K
A New Way of Life Reentry ProjectLos Angeles, CAGeneral fund$200K
Baby2babyLos Angeles, CAGiving tree and table donation$200K
Bowery Residents' CommitteeNew York, NYGeneral fund$200K
The Henry Street SettlementNew York, NYGeneral fund$200K
Chabad of MalibuMalibu, CAGeneral fund$180K
The Metropolitan Museum of ArtNew York, NY2024 costume institute benefit$150K
New Milford HospitalNew Milford, CTGeneral fund$125K
Buck's Rock Camp IncNew Milford, CTGeneral fund$120K
Human Rights WatchNew York, NYGeneral fund$100K
Mgm Resorts FoundationLas Vegas, NVGeneral fund$100K
Middle East Peace Dialogue Network IncRehoboth Beach, DEDvf awards$100K
Myriad USA IncNew York, NYDvf awards$100K
Pef Israel Endowment Funds IncNew York, NYDvf awards$100K
President and Fellows of Harvard CollegeCambridge, MADvf awards$100K
Re-Earth Initiative IncLong Island City, NYDvf awards$100K
Vital VoicesWashington, DCDvf awards$100K
Rhode Island School of DesignProvidence, RIGeneral fund$80K
Yud Foundation IncNew York, NYTo advance the jewish mission and foster connections with community organizations committed to ensuring a vibrant jewish future$75K
A New Way of Life Reentry ProjectLos Angeles, CASupports formerly incarcerated women$70K
Providence Little Company of MaryTorrance, CAGeneral fund$50K
The Chabad of Greater Los FelizLos Angeles, CAGeneral fund$50K
Little Missionary's Day NurseryNew York, NYScholarship fund - foundation does not pick the recipients$49K
Vital VoicesWashington, DCPitch night "we empower"$40K
Philanthropic Ventures FoundationOakland, CA15 percent pledge (2025 gala donation)$30K
Provincetown Film SocietyProvincetown, MAGeneral fund$30K
Art DivisionLos Angeles, CAGeneral fund$25K
St Baldrick's FoundationMonrovia, CAGeneral fund$25K
Venetian HeritageWarwick, NYBiennale gala weekend$25K
World Jewish Congress (american Section) IncNew York, NY2024 annual theodor herzl award dinner$25K
Rescuing Leftover CuisineNew York, NYGeneral fund$20K
Bel Air PreschoolLos Angeles, CAGeneral fund$20K
Beverly Hills Police Officers AssociationBeverly Hills, CABhpoa gala 2024$10K
Broadway Cares Equity Fights AIDS IncNew York, NYGeneral fund$10K
EsalenCarmel, CAGeneral fund$10K
Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research Education and ConservationWashington, DC90th birthday event$10K
New York STEM Cell FoundationNew York, NYIn support of dr. geronemus' lab for stem cell research$10K
The North American Foundation for the University of Durham IncDenver, COSir harry evans memorial fund$10K
Westside Shepherd Rescue of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAGeneral fund$8,000
New York City AIDS MemorialNew York, NYGeneral fund$5,000
Sfc Charitable Foundation IncLos Angeles, CAThe project - tribute concert for jimmy buffet at the hollywood bowl in support of singing for change.$5,000
Housatonic Valley AssociationCornwall Bridge, CTSpecial events in honor of lynn werner$3,000
Mama Foundation for the ArtsNew York, NYGeneral fund$2,000

By state: District of Columbia 7 · California 16 · Washington 1 · New York 17 · Connecticut 3 · Massachusetts 2

About this foundation

Diller Von Furstenberg Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New York, New York, administered in care of Sarah Knutsonarrow Investme, tax-exempt since 2013. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Diller Von Furstenberg Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Diller Von Furstenberg Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $8.5M across 50 grants, a median of $78K.

Where does Diller Von Furstenberg Family Foundation give?

District of Columbia (7 grants), California (16 grants), Washington (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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