The DDS Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The DDS Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.8 million in 30 grants; the typical grant was $18,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.8 million
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$18,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$40.7 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.9 million the year before.
53% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.9 million | 30 | $40.3 million |
| 2024 | $2.8 million | 30 | $40.7 million |
How to apply
The DDS Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The DDS Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 25 | $2.5 million |
| New Jersey | 4 | $225,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $174 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva University | To bring wisdom to life through all that is taught. | $1.0 million |
| Friends of United Hatzalah | General Support | $500,000 |
| UJA Federation | TO care for Jewish people everywhere and New Yorkers of all backgrounds, respond to crises to shape our Jewish future. | $500,000 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel | TO provide a therapeutic and supportive environment that advances special needs children. | $100,000 |
| American Friends of Shalva | TO provide a therapeutic and supportive environment that advances special needs children. | $100,000 |
| The Religious Zionist Movement | General Support | $100,000 |
| Etzion Foundation | to foster development of Jewish education and provide a foundation for Jewish leadership. | $80,000 |
| Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun | To foster among its membership a love of god and an abiding commitment to halakhah and mitzvot. | $62,800 |
| American Friends of ITIM | To educate the general public about jewish culture and religion. | $50,000 |
| Tzohar Israel Foundation | to bridge the gaps between religious and secular Jewish people in Israel. | $50,000 |
| American Committee for Shaare Zedek | General Support | $25,000 |
| Sinai School | Jewish schools for children with learning or developmental disabilities whose needs cannot be met in a regular education setting. | $25,000 |
| Sixpoint Inc | General Support | $25,000 |
| Better Future For Israel | To strengthen israel's future. | $20,000 |
| Jewish Center of Atlantic Beach | General Support | $18,000 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Fund (Amutat Beit Knesset) | To support the direct distribution of funds to selected and approved charitable organizations in israel. | $18,000 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Fund (Atarei Torah) | To support the direct distribution of funds to selected and approved charitable organizations in israel. | $18,000 |
| American Friends of Beit Issie Shapiro | TO raise funds and public awareness in the United STATES FOR BEIT ISSIE SHAPIRO. | $10,000 |
| Chabad at Columbia Inc | General Support | $10,000 |
| Emunah Women of America | TO support education, social welfare programs aiming to strengthen the Jewish family, advancing women's status, and Holocaust and anti-bias education in Israel and the United States. | $10,000 |
| Sefaria Inc | General Support | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Nishmat Inc | General Support | $5,000 |
| American Gives Inc | General Support | $5,000 |
| AMIT Children Inc | General Support | $5,000 |
| KJ Benevolent Fund | General Support | $5,000 |
| Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies | General Support | $5,000 |
| Central Fund for Israel | General Support | $3,600 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Fund (Kaleidoscope Program) | To support the direct distribution of funds to selected and approved charitable organizations in israel. | $3,600 |
| Chaya Israel Foundation | General Support | $1,800 |
| Pass-Through Charitable Contribution | General | $174 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel Schwartz
- Deborah Schwartz
- Gabriella Major
Questions people ask
Does The DDS Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The DDS Foundation give?
$2.8 million in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $18,000.
Who runs The DDS Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Daniel Schwartz (President), Deborah Schwartz (Secretary) and Gabriella Major (Director).
What does The DDS Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.