Whitney Museum honors Alexander von Furstenberg and the Diller-von Furstenberg Family Foundation

Over the years, philanthropist Alex von Furstenberg, partner and director at The Diller - von Furstenberg Family Foundation, has shown sustained commitment to the artistic and cultural heritage of various arts in the country. Because of his and the foundation’s efforts, The Diller - von Furstenberg Family Foundation was honored at the Whitney Museum's 19th annual American Art Award Gala. The gala took place in a large tent under the High Line at the future site of the downtown Whitney Museum on Washington at Gansevoort.

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It was a momentous evening for the Diller – von Furstenberg family, especially when Alex took the center stage for his acceptance speech. It was a sight to behold as Alex von Furstenberg spoke while his beloved mother and fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg and his step father Barry Diller took photos of him and beamed their proud smiles.

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The fund-raising gala attracted about 300 guests and raised $1.6 million, with tables costing $75,000 each. Among the members of the crowd included John McEnroe, Dorothy Lichtenstein, several artists like Roni Horn and Fred Wilson, and New York painters Wade Guyton and Kelley Walker, who designed Mr. von Furstenberg’s award: a 4x8-foot panel painting on sheet rock.

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The outdoor celebration culminated with a performance by rocker Lou Reed, which signaled the guests to head for the after-show party at the Top of the Standard.


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Alex von Furstenberg underwrites the Malibu SAR team’s equipment purchase

For years, philanthropist and longtime Malibu, California resident Alex von Furstenberg has been giving back to his community. Two years ago, he donated $38,500 for the full and complete outfitting of the Malibu Search and Rescue (MSAR) team’s lead search vehicle.

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“I am pleased to help strengthen the efforts of these volunteers who selflessly donate their time in order to assist people in imminent danger,” Alex said of his donation.


The MSAR team is a unit of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, an all-volunteer organization composed of Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department reserve deputy sheriffs, some civilian volunteer specialists, and incident support personnel.


Although the MSAR team is provided with equipment by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, it does not have all the gears critical to rescue operations. With Alex von Furstenberg’s significant contribution, the team was able to purchase some important rescue equipment.

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“This contribution will allow our team to fully equip a new rescue truck with all of the tools needed for a search and rescue operation,” said Kevin Ryan, a 30-year member of the MSAR team.


Alex, an avid kitesurfer and active outdoorsman understands the need for such equipment during critical operations.


“It is my hope that this equipment will help the Team ensure the safe rescue of all those who find themselves in unfortunate and urgent situations while exploring our community,” he said.


A known philanthropist, Alex continues to provide support to California’s civic-oriented projects.


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Alex von Furstenberg partners with Beverly Hills cops

Business tycoon Alex von Furstenberg’s philanthropic ideals go beyond putting roofs over the heads of the homeless or providing education to the youth. Mr. von Furstenberg also supports men and women who have played important roles in society like the active and retired Beverly Hills officers of the Beverly Hills Police Officers Association (BHPOA).

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The BHPOA was lucky to be a beneficiary of a $25,000-pledge from Mr. von Furstenberg for the association’s 22nd Annual Black & White Ball which was held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in November 2010. The proceeds from the event would benefit the BHPOA’s Medical Trust Fund, supporting ongoing benefits for both active personnel and retired officers and their families.

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“These officers have dedicated their lives to improving and protecting our community and are deserving of our continued support,” said Alex von Furstenberg.

About the BHPOA


In 1975, The Beverly Hills Police Officers Association was incorporated to provide members with supplemental insurances, legal aid, and college tuition support for their children. The BHPOA also represents sergeants and police officers on labor concerns and negotiations. Additionally, the association donates to local charities, like the Beverly Hills Education Foundation and The Maple Counseling Center, and awards a scholarship each year to a Beverly Hills High School graduating senior.

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Alex von Furstenberg and the privilege to give, help, and inspire others

Born to a noble family, Alex von Furstenberg is considered lucky in all sense of the word. His winsome attitude has made him successful in every business he engages in. Apart from being the chief investment officer and founder of Ranger Global Advisors, he was also the co-managing member and chief investment officer of Arrow Capital Management, LLC. He is also a partner and the director at the Diane von Furstenberg Studio, LP, a global luxury lifestyle brand owned by Alex’s mother, Diane von Furstenberg. These accomplishments and many more have moved him to make a genuine commitment to live a life of reaching out to others and giving back.

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For Alex von Furstenberg, sharing his blessings to those who are oppressed, lack education, or suffer from illnesses gives him a sense of fulfillment. Below are some of the organizations that he supports:



Education

• American Friends of the College of Judea

• Friends of Girls Prep

• Shuang Wen School

• Village Academies


Human rights

• Somaly Mam

• Vital Voices

• Human Rights Campaign

• US Holocaust Memorial Museum


Health

• Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

• The Michael J. Fox Foundation

• Friends of the Global Fight

• Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation

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Alexander von Furstenberg fosters philanthropic commitment

Guided by the shared values of the Diller and von Furstenberg families, Alex von Furstenberg upholds the Diller–von Furstenberg Family Foundation’s commitment to community welfare. Working on the philosophy focused on social responsibility, Alex actively spearheads the foundation’s efforts to create better opportunities for the underprivileged sectors of society.

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The Diller–von Furstenberg Family Foundation is a private family foundation that provides philanthropic support to various 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations. Founded in 1999, the Foundation has become a major supporter of various civic-oriented projects initiated by some of the most respectable cause-oriented groups in the country. Throughout the years, it has contributed millions worth of donation to different programs that promote education, community reform, environmental advocacy, disease research, child care, arts and humanities, and human rights.

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Alex von Furstenberg, a top executive of some of the biggest and most successful investment firms in the United States, has been known for his various philanthropic endeavors. His commitment to charity works has been further fostered by his role as the director and secretary of The Diller–von Furstenberg Family Foundation. Over the years, he has been instrumental in some of the biggest financial gifts offered to various high-profile projects in the country. These include the $3 million donation for the new off-Broadway home of Signature Theater Company and the $20 million endowment to the High Line public park rehabilitation project in New York.


With the support of his family, Alex untiringly continues his mission to make The Diller–von Furstenberg Family Foundation a key benefactor of more projects that help empower people and strengthen the communities.


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Alex von Furstenberg extends support to Beverly Hills Police Officers Association

Whether it is for the cause of education, community building, or promotion of the arts, Alex von Furstenberg keeps leaving his marks as a benevolent donor. His charity works seem to extend to all as long as he can help.

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In 2010, Mr. von Furstenberg extended his support to the Beverly Hills Police Officers Association (BHPOA) in solidarity with the police force. He pledged $25,000 for the association’s 22nd Annual Black & White Ball, which was held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. The event benefited the BHPOA’s Medical Trust Fund, which supports retired police officers and their families, and active personnel who need financial assistance.

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One of the top executives at some of the biggest business empires in the United States, Alex von Furstenberg serves as the co-managing member and chief investment officer of the private investment firm Arrow Capital Management, LLC and acts as chief investment officer of the value-based investment company Ranger Global Advisors. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of IAC, a U.S.-based Internet conglomerate. Mr. von Furstenberg is also associated with Bermuda-based asset management companies Steward and Co. and W.P. Stewart & Co., Ltd.

His contribution to the Beverly Hills Police Officers Association was only one of the many philanthropic works he has done for various organizations.

“I am proud to contribute to this very worthy cause,” said Mr. von Furstenberg. “These officers have dedicated their lives to improve and protect our community and they deserve our continued support.”

Alexander von Furstenberg currently serves as the director and secretary of The Diller–von Furstenberg Family Foundation.

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Alex von Furstenberg and the The Diller–von Furstenberg Family Foundation

With Alex von Furstenberg working actively with his stepfather Barry Diller, mother Diane von Furstenberg, and sister Tatiana von Furstenberg, the Diller-von Furstenberg Family Foundation was able to provide the biggest donations ever granted to some cause-oriented projects in the United States. Proofs of these huge endowments were the $3-million gift for the new Off-Broadway home of Signature Theater Company and the $20-million donation to the High Line initiative, a public park rehabilitation project along the 1.45-mile-long elevated rail structure in Manhattan, New York.

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The Diller–von Furstenberg Family Foundation is a private family foundation that provides philanthropic support to non-profit organizations with varied causes and advocacies on community building, education, human rights, arts, health, and the environment.


As the Foundation’s secretary and director, Alex von Furstenberg was instrumental in many successful initiatives that helped non-profit institutions implement their projects and programs. Having provided people with better opportunities and sustainably improved and strengthened many communities, these efforts include afterschool programs; wages that allow social workers to reach out to more people in need; endowments to educational institutions at all levels; programs that encourage artistic literacy and individual achievement in children, and many more.

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Since its inception in 1999, The Diller–von Furstenberg Family Foundation has already granted more than $30 million to various non-profit institutions. Today, it continues supporting a broad spectrum of sector-beneficiaries.


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