Henry van Ameringen
Henry Pfaltz van Ameringen (October 19, 1930 – September 9, 2020) was an American philanthropist.[1][2]
Early life and family
[edit]Henry van Ameringen was born on October 19, 1930, in South Orange, New Jersey in a wealthy family, with his father among the founders of International Flavors and Fragrances.[3]
Career and philanthropy
[edit]In 1985, he helped to found an organization called God's Love We Deliver that provides meals to people with AIDS.[3] He also served as an executive of International Flavors & Fragrances.[4]
During his lifetime, van Ameringen donated around $200 million to LGBT and AIDS-related causes and supported organizations such as Lambda Legal, GMHC (formerly Gay Men's Health Crisis), and God's Love We Deliver.[3][4]
Recognition
[edit]- Funders for LGBTQ Issues (2017)[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Ensuring a Long Life". 9 May 2012.
- ^ Genzlinger, Neil. "Henry van Ameringen, Friend of L.G.B.T.Q. Causes, Dies at 89", The New York Times, September 24, 2020. Accessed October 20, 2022.
- ^ a b c d Genzlinger, Neil (24 September 2020). "Henry van Ameringen, Friend of L.G.B.T.Q. Causes, Dies at 89". The New York Times.
- ^ a b "Henry van Ameringen, Giant of LGBTQ+ and HIV Philanthropy, Dies at 90". 11 September 2020.