Dbid Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker New York, NY EIN: 13-3997364

Dbid Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing describes direct charitable activities related to the Legacy Heritage Teachers Institute, the Legacy Heritage Teacher Leader Fellowship, and the Legacy Heritage Teacher Maker Institute for Educational Technology Program.

Dbid Inc at a glance

In short: Dbid Inc gave $1.5M across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $185K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$1,479,884
-10.3% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
8
+166.7% vs 2023
Average grant
$184,986
-66.4% vs 2023
Median grant
$111,358
Total assets
$45,797,697
+5.5% vs 2023
Primary geography
New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.

How to apply to Dbid Inc

Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to Apply

The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

Contact

Mailing address: 575 Lexington Avenue 34Th Fl, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 686-7160

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Dbid Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2024

Itrek Inc: $642K across 2 grantsItrek Inc$642K · 2 grantsLegacy Heritage Programming XI LLC (Programming XI): $606KLegacy Heritage Programming XILLC (Programming XI)$606KStephen Wise Free Synagogue: $120KStephen Wise Free Synagogue$120KBerkshire Hills Eisenberg Camp: $103KBerkshire Hills Eisenberg Camp$103KStorahtelling Labshul Inc: $10K across 2 grantsStorahtelling Labshul Inc$10K · 2 grantsLegacy Heritage Investors I LLC: $81Legacy Heritage Investors ILLC$81

The largest 2024 recipient was Itrek Inc ($642K across 2 grants). Together the top 6 received $1.5M.

Grant Size Distribution

67 grants across all recorded years

39<$50K10$50–100K10$100–250K5$250–500K2$500K–1M1$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 67 (58%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in New York.

Grant Distribution by State

9states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.

Cities

New YorkCedarhurstCaryEnglewoodLawrenceLos AngelesMinneapolisSt Louis ParkAtlantaBeverly HillsBrooklynCherry HillChevy ChaseCopakeInwoodMelrose ParkParamusSan FranciscoWorcester

How Dbid Inc gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500K$1M$1.5M$2M10 grants2020 23 grants2021 23 grants2022 3 grants2023 8 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.4M (2022) to $1.6M (2023). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $1.5M.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Legacy Heritage Programming XI LLC (Programming XI) New York, NYLegacy heritage teachers institute, legacy heritage teach institute for the arts, legacy heritage teacher leader fellowship and legacy heritage teacher maker institute for educational technology programs.$605,587
Itrek Inc New York, NYFunding to support the oranization's graduate and alumni project.$400,000
Itrek Inc New York, NYFunding to support the oranization's graduate and alumni project.$241,500
Stephen Wise Free Synagogue New York, NYGeneral Support for Organization's Charitable Programming.$119,605
Berkshire Hills Eisenberg Camp Copake, NYFunding to create, renovate or enhance space for educational programming; purchase equipment for educational programming and provide for professional development of educational faculty and staff.$103,111
Storahtelling Labshul Inc New York, NYGeneral Support for Organization's Charitable Programming.$5,000
Storahtelling Labshul Inc New York, NYGeneral Support for Organization's Charitable Programming.$5,000
Legacy Heritage Investors I LLC New York, NYFrom Passthrough$81
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2024$45,797,697$4,332,604$1,801,502$1,479,8848$1,483,791$4,028,533$1,679,187
2023$43,416,746$3,412,415$1,978,890$1,649,6213$1,655,241$3,064,649$1,517,840
2022$41,983,221$2,527,449$2,185,188$1,397,88623$1,419,502$1,756,233$1,569,128
2021$41,641,523$2,534,507$1,857,919$1,474,49223$1,510,053$2,246,537$1,707,985
2020$40,814,809$2,101,438$1,646,227$1,455,82210—$1,850,103$1,142,405

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dbid Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.7M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

No mission statement for Dbid Inc is provided. Its filing lists direct charitable activities involving teacher institutes and a fellowship, and reports a grant supporting teacher professional-development programs through Legacy Heritage Programming XI LLC.

The grantees describe their own missions and work. ITREK INC says it empowers leaders to engage their networks in meaningful Israel experiences and build understanding and appreciation of Israel’s culture, diversity, and complexity. Other 2024 recipients included a synagogue, an educational camp, and Storahtelling LabShul Inc.

Grantmaking

In 2024, Dbid Inc reported 8 grants totaling $1,479,884. Grant amounts ranged from $81 to $605,587, with a median of $111,358. The largest listed grants were $605,587 to Legacy Heritage Programming XI LLC for teacher institutes and fellowship programs, and two grants to ITREK INC totaling $641,500 to support its graduate and alumni project. Stephen Wise Free Synagogue received $119,605 for general support, and Berkshire Hills Eisenberg Camp received $103,111 for educational programming space, equipment, and professional development.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists S Wexner as president, secretary, treasurer, and director; B Gloznek as assistant secretary; and W Stern, R Kanner, G Levy, R Agus, D Weissman, W Feinstein, R Feit, and G Graff as directors.

Dbid Inc is led by S. Wexner, President, Secretary, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • S. Wexner

    President, Secretary, Treasurer & Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • B. Lopata

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • D. Weissman

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • G. Graff

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • G. Levy

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • R. Agus

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • R. Feit

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • R. Kanner

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • W. Feinstein

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • W. Stern

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • B. Gloznek

    Assistant Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: D. Korn (2020–2021) — Tax Matters Officer

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Frequently asked questions about Dbid Inc

How much does Dbid Inc give each year?

Dbid Inc gave $1.5M across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 3 grants.

What is Dbid Inc's typical grant size?

Dbid Inc's median grant in 2024 was $111,358, and its average grant was $184,986, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Dbid Inc give grants?

Dbid Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants).

Does Dbid Inc give general operating support?

Yes: 38% of Dbid Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are Dbid Inc's largest grantees?

Dbid Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Itrek Inc ($641,500 across 2 grants), Legacy Heritage Programming XI LLC (Programming XI) ($605,587) and Stephen Wise Free Synagogue ($119,605), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Dbid Inc?

Dbid Inc reported $45.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.

What does Dbid Inc fund?

No mission statement for Dbid Inc is provided. Its filing lists direct charitable activities involving teacher institutes and a fellowship, and reports a grant supporting teacher professional-development programs through Legacy Heritage Programming XI LLC. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Dbid Inc?

The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Dbid Inc's EIN?

Dbid Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3997364. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Does Dbid Inc accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.

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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

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