Philanthropist, son of founder of International Flavors & Fragrances, A.L. van Ameringen, he was Board President (1991-2014) of his family foundation.
Donated $100,000 to the New York City Anti-Violence Project in 1995.
Brother of Lily Auchincloss and of Patricia van Ameringen Kind .
Supported the Ali Forney Center that worked with homeless quuer youth financially over many years.
Was a financial contributor to the queer organizations Griot Circle, The National Center For Transgender Equality, Gay Men's Health Crisis, The LGBT Community Center in Manhattan and LAMBDA Legal.
Major fiscal supporter of the PBS tv newsmagazine "In The Life" that highlighted queer causes, stories and history.
Opted to use his wealthy for the greater good in 1987 when the HIV/AIDS crisis started.