The DDS Foundation
The DDS Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 grants included support for Jewish education and community organizations, emergency medical response, and services for people with special needs.
The DDS Foundation at a glance
In short: The DDS Foundation gave $2.8M across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $92K), mostly in New York. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,765,974
- -6.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $92,199
- -6.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $18,000
- Total assets
- $33,391,646
- +0.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (12 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The DDS Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1111 Park Avenue Apt 4B, New York, NY 10128
Phone: (212) 300-1300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The DDS Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Yeshiva University ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $2.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
152 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 93 grants of 152 (61%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 8% to recipients in New Jersey; the reported share for Texas was 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The DDS Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 30 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $142K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $38K repeat.
- 47% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 140% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.6M (2020) to $3.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $2.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva University New York, NY | To bring wisdom to life through all that is taught. | $1,000,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah New York, NY | General Support | $500,000 |
| UJA Federation New York, NY | 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 Teaneck, NJ | TO provide a therapeutic and supportive environment that advances special needs children. | $100,000 |
| American Friends of Shalva New York, NY | TO provide a therapeutic and supportive environment that advances special needs children. | $100,000 |
| The Religious Zionist Movement New York, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| Etzion Foundation Teaneck, NJ | to foster development of Jewish education and provide a foundation for Jewish leadership. | $80,000 |
| Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun New York, NY | To foster among its membership a love of god and an abiding commitment to halakhah and mitzvot. | $62,800 |
| American Friends of ITIM New York, NY | To educate the general public about jewish culture and religion. | $50,000 |
| Tzohar Israel Foundation Woodmere, NY | to bridge the gaps between religious and secular Jewish people in Israel. | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $33,391,646 | $4,009,375 | $3,407,887 | $2,765,974 | 30 | $2,766,724 | $3,093,219 | $1,969,797 |
| 2023 | $33,084,110 | $3,938,428 | $3,523,035 | $2,946,955 | 30 | $2,948,455 | $3,250,185 | $2,008,681 |
| 2022 | $33,292,732 | $4,038,212 | $3,499,674 | $3,187,544 | 28 | $2,938,294 | $1,703,698 | $2,017,918 |
| 2021 | $32,783,902 | $5,067,673 | $3,128,062 | $2,822,442 | 26 | — | $2,682,010 | $1,803,865 |
| 2020 | $30,844,291 | $3,273,440 | $2,678,751 | $2,577,992 | 38 | — | $4,047,291 | $1,587,900 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The DDS Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations working in areas including education, Jewish community and religious life, emergency response, and services for children with special needs. For example, Yeshiva University describes its work as providing education, training, research, and clinical programs; Friends of United Hatzalah says it funds organizations providing medical and trauma-related first-responder services; and Sinai School describes itself as serving children with learning or developmental disabilities whose needs cannot be met in a regular education setting.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $2,765,974. Grants ranged from $174 to $1,000,000, with a median of $18,000. Its largest grants were $1,000,000 to Yeshiva University, $500,000 to Friends of United Hatzalah, and $500,000 to UJA Federation. Other grants included $100,000 each to American Friends of Leket Israel and American Friends of Shalva, and $100,000 to the Religious Zionist Movement.
The grant descriptions also identify support for general operations and activities such as Jewish education, religious life, and bridging gaps between religious and secular Jewish people in Israel.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Daniel Schwartz as president, Deborah Schwartz as secretary, and Gabriella Major as director.
The DDS Foundation is led by Daniel Schwartz, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel Schwartz
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gabriella Major
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Schwartz
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 The DDS Foundation
How much does The DDS Foundation give each year?
The DDS Foundation gave $2.8M across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.9M across 30 grants.
What is The DDS Foundation's typical grant size?
The DDS Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $18,000, and its average grant was $92,199, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The DDS Foundation that year got $17K on average.
Where does The DDS Foundation give grants?
The DDS Foundation gives mostly in New York: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (23 grants) and Teaneck, NJ (3 grants).
Does The DDS Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 53% of The DDS Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The DDS Foundation's largest grantees?
The DDS Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Yeshiva University ($1,000,000), Friends of United Hatzalah ($500,000) and UJA Federation ($500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The DDS Foundation?
The DDS Foundation reported $33.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The DDS Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations working in areas including education, Jewish community and religious life, emergency response, and services for children with special needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The DDS Foundation?
The foundation 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 The DDS Foundation's EIN?
The DDS Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4089802. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The DDS Foundation 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 September 2026.
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Grantable. (2026). The DDS Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-dds-foundation-morg_ce2da1d792624d98984a15475147e910
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