The Diller Foundation DBA the Diller-
The Diller Foundation DBA the Diller- was a private foundation based in New York, NY. The 2021 filing is marked as the organization’s final return and describes a merger; the 2022 filing reports no grants and no assets. It therefore appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Diller Foundation DBA the Diller- at a glance
- Revenue (2022)
- $32,709
- -130.1% vs 2021
- Qualifying distributions (2022)
- $25
- -100.0% vs 2021
- Expenses (2022)
- $73,903
- -99.7% vs 2021
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Diller Foundation DBA the Diller-
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 872 Washington Street St 3Rd Fl, New York, NY 10014
Phone: (212) 314-7225
Website: https://dillerfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Diller Foundation DBA the Diller- funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
145 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 145 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website identifies the Bay Area and global Jewish needs as areas of focus. The listed 2021 grantees were based in locations including Memphis, Washington, DC, Los Angeles, Omaha, New York, and Chicago.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How The Diller Foundation DBA the Diller- gives
- 43% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 0% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $22.3M (2020) to $27.3M (2021). In 2021 it made 69 grants totaling $27.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PIER55 Inc DBA Little Island New York, NY | General Fund | $13,400,000 |
| Vital Voices Washington, DC | General Fund | $2,500,000 |
| The UCLA Foundation Pasadena, CA | General Fund | $1,750,000 |
| The UCLA Foundation Pasadena, CA | General Fund | $1,000,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Malibu Malibu, CA | Direct Relief Contribution | $510,000 |
| Georgetown University Washington, DC | General Fund | $500,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | In Support of Marlo Thomas | $500,000 |
| Thirteenwnet New York, NY | General Fund | $500,000 |
| Vital Voices Washington, DC | General Fund | $500,000 |
| Milken Institute Santa Monica, CA | General Fund | $425,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2021 filing describes assets as transferred as part of a merger and identifies that filing as the final return. It states that The Diller Foundation d/b/a The Diller–Von Furstenberg Family Foundation, a California corporation, merged into The Diller–Von Furstenberg Family Foundation under the name The Diller–Von Family Foundation, a Delaware corporation.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $32,709 | $73,903 | — | — | $25 | — | $37,489 |
| 2021 | $132,568,025 | $-108,500 | $28,769,417 | $27,343,661 | 69 | $53,212,277 | $116,994 | $9,538,649 |
| 2020 | $161,395,942 | $338,107,653 | $24,152,774 | $22,343,701 | 76 | — | $171,772,635 | $1,921,194 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Diller Foundation DBA the Diller- reported a distributable amount of $37K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website describes support for health, science, education, and cultural arts, focused on the Bay Area and global Jewish needs. Its education activities include programs for Jewish teens and educators, as well as support for Jewish studies and university centers.
Its 2021 grants included organizations whose own missions span several fields. For example, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital says it advances cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. A New Way of Life Reentry Project says it advances solutions to the effects of incarceration, while Baby2Baby says it provides children in need with basic necessities. Georgetown University describes a commitment to intellectual, ethical, and spiritual understanding among people of different faiths, cultures, and beliefs.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 69 grants totaling $27,343,661 in 2021 and 76 grants totaling $22,343,701 in 2020. Its 2022 filing reports no grants. The available information does not establish a typical grant size.
Notable 2021 grants included $500,000 each to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Georgetown University; $250,000 each to A New Way of Life Reentry Project, New Venture Fund, and Hernia Repair for the Underserved; $200,250 to Hudson Guild Inc.; $200,000 to Baby2Baby; and $150,000 to Kartemquin Educational Films.
The website describes participant-facing programs, including an annual award selecting 15 Jewish teens, each receiving $36,000. These are program awards to participants, not grants for outside applicants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Barry Diller as president and director; Diane von Furstenberg as secretary and director; and Alexandre von Furstenberg and Tatiana von Furstenberg as directors.
The Diller Foundation DBA the Diller- is led by Barry Diller, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Barry Diller
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexandre Von Furstenberg
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Von Furstenberg
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tatiana Von Furstenberg
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Diller Foundation DBA the Diller-
What does The Diller Foundation DBA the Diller- fund?
The foundation’s website describes support for health, science, education, and cultural arts, focused on the Bay Area and global Jewish needs. Its education activities include programs for Jewish teens and educators, as well as support for Jewish studies and university centers. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Diller Foundation DBA the Diller-?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does The Diller Foundation DBA the Diller- make grants?
The foundation’s website identifies the Bay Area and global Jewish needs as areas of focus. The listed 2021 grantees were based in locations including Memphis, Washington, DC, Los Angeles, Omaha, New York, and Chicago.
How much is The Diller Foundation DBA the Diller- required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The Diller Foundation DBA the Diller- reported a distributable amount of $37K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Diller Foundation DBA the Diller-'s EIN?
The Diller Foundation DBA the Diller-'s EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4081892. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does The Diller Foundation DBA the Diller- accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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