Henry Pfaltz van Ameringen (October 19, 1930 – September 9, 2020) was an American philanthropist.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.
Early life and family Henry van Ameringen was born on October 19, 1930, in South Orange, New Jersey, to a wealthy family, with his father among the founders of International Flavors and Fragrances.
Career and philanthropy In 1985, he helped to found an organization called God's Love We Deliver that provides meals to people with AIDS. He also served as an executive of International Flavors & Fragrances.
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.
Recognition Funders for LGBTQ Issues (2017)
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