Self-Made Score
4
Philanthropy Score
1
Residence
North Palm Beach, Florida
Citizenship
United States
Marital Status
Married
Children
2
Education
Bachelor of Arts/Science, Columbia University; Master of Business Administration, Harvard University
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In 2021, the Ziffs sold their late father's estate in Manalapan, Florida for $94 million. It was originally listed in 2015 for $200 million.
Dirk is married to a former Forbes Magazine reporter.
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