The Dds Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 13-4089802

Foundation Overview

Based in New York, NY, The Dds Foundation has awarded 181 grants totaling $17,106,170 to organizations in New York, New Jersey and 5 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $5 to $1,000,000, with a median award of $25,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$17,106,170
Total Assets
$40,317,892
Median Grant (all grants)
$25,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
30
Median Grant
$21,500
% Median Grant Decline
-14% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 47%

14 of 30 recipients (47%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
New York

71% of all grants are concentrated in New York, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within New York, funding concentrates in New York (88%), Atlantic Beach (5%), Cedarhurst (4%).

Funding Trajectory
+221%

Strong 221% growth in annual giving over 6 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 4 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (38%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Dds Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Friends Of United Hatzalah $100,000 New York, NY, US To Support The Lifesaving Efforts Of United Hatzalah Of Israel. 2023
Yeshiva University $1,000,000 New York, NY, US To Bring Wisdom To Life Through All That Is Taught. 2023
Pef Israel Endowment Fund (Mercaz Telem Jerusalem) $35,000 New York, NY, US To Support The Direct Distribution Of Funds To Selected And Approved Charitable Organizations In Israel. 2023
Project Tabs $50,000 New York, NY, US To Support Companies That Are New To The Us Market, Helping Htem To Establish Themselves And Become Successful. 2023
Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun $27,400 New York, NY, US To Foster Among Its Membership A Love Of God And An Abiding Commitment To Halakhah And Mitzvot. 2023
Uja Federation $750,000 New York, NY, US To Care For Jewish People Everywhere And New Yorkers Of All Backgrounds, Respond To Crises To Shape Our Jewish Future. 2023
Bnei Akiva Of North America $150,000 New York, NY, US To Provide High Quality Religious Zionist Education And Programs For Jewish Youth Along With Their Families And Communities. 2023
Barnard College $250,000 New York, NY, US To Provide The Highest Quality Liberal Arts Education To Promising And High-achieving Young Women. 2023
American Friends Of Shalva $100,000 New York, NY, US To Provide A Therapeutic And Supportive Environment That Advances Special Needs Children. 2023
Etzion Foundation $80,000 Teaneck, NJ, US To Foster Development Of Jewish Education And Provide A Foundation For Jewish Leadership. 2023
Tzohar Israel Foundation $50,000 Woodmere, NY, US To Bridge The Gaps Between Religious And Secular Jewish People In Israel. 2023
Sinai School $25,000 Paramus, NJ, US Jewish Schools For Children With Learning Or Developmental Disabilities Whose Needs Cannot Be Met In A Regular Education Setting. 2023
American Friends Of Itim $25,000 New York, NY, US To Educate The General Public About Jewish Culture And Religion. 2023
Yeshiva Maale Gilboa Usa Inc $25,000 New York, NY, US To Emphasize A Commitment To Rigorous Torah Study, Intellectual Openness, Intellectual Disagreement And Social Consciousness. 2023
Pef Israel Endowment Fund (Restart Global) $18,000 New York, NY, US To Support The Direct Distribution Of Funds To Selected And Approved Charitable Organizations In Israel. 2023
Better Future For Israel $10,000 Teaneck, NJ, US To Strengthen Israel's Future. 2023
Museum Of The City Of New York $10,000 New York, NY, US To Explore The Past, Present, And Future Of New York City And Celebrate Its Heritage Of Diversity, Opportunity, And Perpetual Transformation. 2023
Emunah Women Of America $10,000 New York, NY, US 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. 2023
The Good People Fund $10,000 Millburn, NJ, US To Provide Financial Support, Guidance And Mentoring To Charitable Activities Of Modest Proportions. 2023
American Friends Of Beit Issie Shapiro $10,000 New York, NY, US To Raise Funds And Public Awareness In The United States For Beit Issie Shapiro. 2023
Manhattan Eruv Inc $5,000 New York, NY, US To Allow Observant Jewish People To Carry Out A Range Of Ordinary Activities Otherwise Forbidden On The Shabbat. 2023
Accessibility Accelerator $5,000 New York, NY, US To Strive To Make The World Accessible And Inclusive, Especially For People With Disabilities And The Elderly, Via Advocacy, Education And Inclusion. 2023
Lincoln Center $5,000 New York, NY, US To Be A Presenter Of Superb Artistic Programming, International Leader In Arts And Education, And Manager Of The Lincoln Center Campus. 2023
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum $5,000 Washington, DC, US To Document, Study, And Interpret Holocaust History, And Serve As A Memorial To The Millions Of People. 2023
American Friends Of Sderot $3,600 Passaic, NJ, US To Furnish Financial Support To Educational Institutions, Community Projects And Scholarships. 2023
Tamar Fund International $1,800 Brooklyn, NY, US To Organize Amd Conduct Support Groups For The Victims Of Cancer And Their Families. 2023
Pef Israel Endowment Fund (Amutat Beit Knesset Ohe $18,000 New York, NY, US To Support The Direct Distribution Of Funds To Selected And Approved Charitable Organizations In Israel. 2023
American Friends Of Leket Israel $150,000 Teaneck, NJ, US To Lead The Safe, Effective And Efficient Collection And Distribution Of Surplus Nutritious Food In Israel To Those Who Need It. 2023
Orayta $18,000 Boynton Beach, FL, US Inspirational And Comprehensive Approach To Torah; Combining Depth Of Torah Thought With Rigorous Text Study. 2023
Pass-through Charitable Contribution $155 Dallas, TX, US General 2023
Friends Of United Hatzalah $250,000 New York, NY, US To Support The Lifesaving Efforts Of United Hatzalah Of Israel. 2022
Jewish Center Of Atlantic Beach $18,000 Atlantic Beach, NY, US To Support The Modern Orthodox Synagogue. 2022
Pef Israel Endowment Fund $50,000 New York, NY, US To Support The Direct Distribution Of Funds To Selected And Approved Charitable Organizations In Israel. 2022
Project Tabs $55,000 New York, NY, US To Support Companies That Are New To The Us Market, Helping Htem To Establish Themselves And Become Successful. 2022
Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun $25,000 New York, NY, US To Foster Among Its Membership A Love Of God And An Abiding Commitment To Halakhah And Mitzvot. 2022
Pass-through Charitable Contribution $149 Dallas, TX, US Various Contributions To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose. 2022
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation $5,000 Short Hills, NJ, US To Support Curing Spinal Cord Injury By Advancing Innovative Research And Improving The Quality Of Life For Individuals And Families Impacted By Paralysis. 2022
Bnei Akiva $75,000 New York, NY, US To Provide High Quality Religious Zionist Education And Programs For Jewish Youth Along With Their Families And Communities. 2022
Tlaj Fund For Complex Disease $10,000 Alexandria, VA, US To Support The Efforts Of Researchers Studying Conditions Including Dysautonomia/postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (Pots), Neuroimmune Disease And Other Comorbidities. 2022
Friends Of United Hatzalah $250,000 New York, NY, US To Support The Lifesaving Efforts Of United Hatzalah Of Israel. 2022
Jewish Center Of Atlantic Beach $18,000 Atlantic Beach, NY, US To Support The Modern Orthodox Synagogue. 2022
Pef Israel Endowment Fund $50,000 New York, NY, US To Support The Direct Distribution Of Funds To Selected And Approved Charitable Organizations In Israel. 2022
Project Tabs $55,000 New York, NY, US To Support Companies That Are New To The Us Market, Helping Htem To Establish Themselves And Become Successful. 2022
Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun $25,000 New York, NY, US To Foster Among Its Membership A Love Of God And An Abiding Commitment To Halakhah And Mitzvot. 2022
Pass-through Charitable Contribution $149 Dallas, TX, US Various Contributions To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose. 2022
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation $5,000 Short Hills, NJ, US To Support Curing Spinal Cord Injury By Advancing Innovative Research And Improving The Quality Of Life For Individuals And Families Impacted By Paralysis. 2022
Bnei Akiva $75,000 New York, NY, US To Provide High Quality Religious Zionist Education And Programs For Jewish Youth Along With Their Families And Communities. 2022
Tlaj Fund For Complex Disease $10,000 Alexandria, VA, US To Support The Efforts Of Researchers Studying Conditions Including Dysautonomia/postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (Pots), Neuroimmune Disease And Other Comorbidities. 2022
Friends Of United Hatzalah $250,000 New York, NY, US To Support The Lifesaving Efforts Of United Hatzalah Of Israel. 2022
Jewish Center Of Atlantic Beach $18,000 Atlantic Beach, NY, US To Support The Modern Orthodox Synagogue. 2022
Pef Israel Endowment Fund $50,000 New York, NY, US To Support The Direct Distribution Of Funds To Selected And Approved Charitable Organizations In Israel. 2022
Project Tabs $55,000 New York, NY, US To Support Companies That Are New To The Us Market, Helping Htem To Establish Themselves And Become Successful. 2022
Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun $25,000 New York, NY, US To Foster Among Its Membership A Love Of God And An Abiding Commitment To Halakhah And Mitzvot. 2022
Pass-through Charitable Contribution $149 Dallas, TX, US Various Contributions To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose. 2022
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation $5,000 Short Hills, NJ, US To Support Curing Spinal Cord Injury By Advancing Innovative Research And Improving The Quality Of Life For Individuals And Families Impacted By Paralysis. 2022
Bnei Akiva $75,000 New York, NY, US To Provide High Quality Religious Zionist Education And Programs For Jewish Youth Along With Their Families And Communities. 2022
Tlaj Fund For Complex Disease $10,000 Alexandria, VA, US To Support The Efforts Of Researchers Studying Conditions Including Dysautonomia/postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (Pots), Neuroimmune Disease And Other Comorbidities. 2022
American Committee For Shaare Zedek $177,500 New York, NY, US General 2021
American Friends Of Itim $25,000 New York, NY, US General 2021
American Friends Of Leket Israel $100,000 Teaneck, NJ, US General 2021
American Friends Of Shalva $100,000 New York, NY, US General 2021
Barnard College $250,000 New York, NY, US General 2021
Better Future For Israel $20,000 Teaneck, NJ, US General 2021
Central Fund For Israel $20,000 Cedarhurst, NY, US General 2021
Etzion Foundation $80,000 Teaneck, NJ, US General 2021
Friends Of United Hatzalah $150,000 New York, NY, US General 2021
Jewish Center Of Atlantic Beach $54,000 Atlantic Beach, NY, US General 2021
New York University Stern $25,000 New York, NY, US General 2021
Orayta $25,000 Boynton Beach, FL, US General 2021
Orthodox Union $10,000 New York, NY, US General 2021
Pardes $25,000 New York, NY, US General 2021
Pef Israel Endowment Fund $143,000 New York, NY, US General 2021
Project Tabs $50,000 New York, NY, US General 2021
Ramaz $100,000 New York, NY, US General 2021
Ramaz Israel Scholarship Fund $5,000 New York, NY, US General 2021
Sinai School $25,000 Paramus, NJ, US General 2021
The Tel Aviv Institute $5,000 Tel Avivyafo, N/A, IS General 2021
Uja Federation $694,885 New York, NY, US General 2021
United Hatzalah $-250,000 New York, NY, US General 2021
Yeshiva University $1,000,000 New York, NY, US General 2021
Yeshivat Maale Gilboa Usa Inc $18,000 Maale Gilboa, N/A, IS General 2021
American Friends Of Beit Issie Shapiro $10,000 New York, NY, US General 2021
Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun $25,000 New York, NY, US General 2021
Hod Society $25,000 New York, NY, US General 2021
Nefesh B'nefesh $25,000 Paramus, NJ, US General 2021
Pass-through Charitable Contribution $159 Dallas, TX, US General 2021
American Committee For Shaare Zedek $177,500 New York, NY, US General 2021
American Friends Of Itim $25,000 New York, NY, US General 2021
American Friends Of Leket Israel $100,000 Teaneck, NJ, US General 2021
American Friends Of Shalva $100,000 New York, NY, US General 2021
Barnard College $250,000 New York, NY, US General 2021
Better Future For Israel $20,000 Teaneck, NJ, US General 2021
Central Fund For Israel $20,000 Cedarhurst, NY, US General 2021
Etzion Foundation $80,000 Teaneck, NJ, US General 2021
Friends Of United Hatzalah $150,000 New York, NY, US General 2021
Jewish Center Of Atlantic Beach $54,000 Atlantic Beach, NY, US General 2021
New York University Stern $25,000 New York, NY, US General 2021
Orayta $25,000 Boynton Beach, FL, US General 2021
Orthodox Union $10,000 New York, NY, US General 2021
Pardes $25,000 New York, NY, US General 2021
Pef Israel Endowment Fund $143,000 New York, NY, US General 2021
Project Tabs $50,000 New York, NY, US General 2021
Ramaz $100,000 New York, NY, US General 2021
Ramaz Israel Scholarship Fund $5,000 New York, NY, US General 2021
Sinai School $25,000 Paramus, NJ, US General 2021
The Tel Aviv Institute $5,000 Tel Avivyafo, Foreign, IS General 2021
Uja Federation $694,885 New York, NY, US General 2021
Yeshiva University $1,000,000 New York, NY, US General 2021
Yeshivat Maale Gilboa Usa Inc $18,000 Maale Gilboa, Foreign, IS General 2021
American Friends Of Beit Issie Shapiro $10,000 New York, NY, US General 2021
Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun $25,000 New York, NY, US General 2021
Hod Society $25,000 New York, NY, US General 2021
Nefesh B'nefesh $25,000 Paramus, NJ, US General 2021
Pass-through Charitable Contribution $159 Dallas, TX, US General 2021
Friends Of United Hatzalah $250,000 New York, NY, US General 2020
Uja Federation $650,000 New York, NY, US General 2020
Hod Society $18,000 New York, NY, US General 2020
Bnei Akiva Of North America $110,000 New York, NY, US General 2020
Etzion Foundation $250,000 Teaneck, NJ, US General 2020
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation $10,000 Short Hills, NJ, US General 2020
Yeshiva University $500,000 New York, NY, US General 2020
American Friends Of Itim $25,000 Boca Raton, FL, US General 2020
American Friends Of Nishmat Inc $7,500 New York, NY, US General 2020
Central Fund For Israel $60,000 Cedarhurst, NY, US General 2020
American Friendtorah Leadership Ins $15,000 Skokie, IL, US General 2020
Mje $20,000 New York, NY, US General 2020
American Friends Of Shalva $100,000 New York, NY, US General 2020
Orayta $25,000 Boynton Beach, FL, US General 2020
American Friends Of Leket Israel $100,000 Teaneck, NJ, US General 2020
Sinai School $25,000 Paramus, NJ, US General 2020
Orthodox Union $10,000 New York, NY, US General 2020
Friends Of United Hatzalah $350,000 New York, NY, US General 2020
Ramaz $105,000 New York, NY, US General 2020
Pef Israel Endowment Fund $125,000 New York, NY, US General 2020
Project Tabs $50,000 New York, NY, US General 2020
Ohr Somayach International $1,800 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2020
American Yedidim Inc $10,000 N Miami Beach, FL, US General 2020
American Friends Of Beit Issie Shapiro $5,000 New York, NY, US General 2020
York Capital Management Lp $7 New York, NY, US General 2020
Energy Transfer Lp $135 Dallas, TX, US General 2020
Friends Of United Hatzalah $250,000 New York, NY, US General 2019
Yeshiva University $500,000 New York, NY, US General 2019
Uja Federation $150,000 New York, NY, US General 2019
Hod Society $25,000 New York, NY, US General 2019
Bnei Akiva Of North America $50,000 New York, NY, US General 2019
Makor Disability Services $85,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2019
Columbiabarnard Hillel $25,000 New York, NY, US General 2019
Chaya Isreal Foundation Inc $1,800 New York, NY, US General 2019
Etzion Foundation $15,000 Teaneck, NJ, US General 2019
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation $5,000 Short Hills, NJ, US General 2019
Pef Israel Endowment Fund $10,000 New York, NY, US General 2019
Pef Israel Endowment Fund $10,000 New York, NY, US General 2019
Yeshiva University $-100,000 New York, NY, US General 2019
American Friends Of Itim $25,000 Boca Raton, FL, US General 2019
Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun $50,000 New York, NY, US General 2019
American Friends Of Nishmat Inc $5,000 New York, NY, US General 2019
New York University Stern $25,000 New York, NY, US General 2019
Nyu Stern Scholarship Fund $25,000 New York, NY, US General 2019
Central Fund For Israel $5,000 Cedarhurst, NY, US General 2019
Pef Israel Endowment Fund $50,000 New York, NY, US General 2019
American Friendtorah Leadership Ins $15,000 Skokie, IL, US General 2019
Pef Israel Endowment Fund $25,000 New York, NY, US General 2019
Mje $18,000 New York, NY, US General 2019
American Friends Of Shalva $100,000 New York, NY, US General 2019
Orayta $25,000 Boynton Beach, FL, US General 2019
The Jewish Center Of Atlantic Beach $18,180 Atlantic Beach, NY, US General 2019
Yeshiva University $100,000 New York, NY, US General 2019
American Friends Of Leket Israel $100,000 Teaneck, NJ, US General 2019
Sinai School $25,000 Paramus, NJ, US General 2019
Orthodox Union $10,000 New York, NY, US General 2019
Friends Of United Hatzalah $50,000 New York, NY, US General 2019
Etzion Foundation $80,000 Teaneck, NJ, US General 2019
Ramaz $100,000 New York, NY, US General 2019
Yeshiva University $500,000 New York, NY, US General 2019
Central Fund For Israel $50,000 Cedarhurst, NY, US General 2019
Pef Israel Endowment Fund $25,000 New York, NY, US General 2019
Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun $25,000 New York, NY, US General 2019
York Capital Management Lp $5 New York, NY, US General 2019
Ytr Investors Lp $7 New York, NY, US General 2019
See Statement A $919,000 New York, NY, US Organization 2017
Flow Through From Pass Through Entities $246 New York, NY, US Organization 2017

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Contact Information

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EIN 13-4089802
Website N/A
Address 1111 PARK AVENUE APT 4B New York, NY 10128-1234

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Dds Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President Daniel Schwartz
Secretary Deborah Schwartz
Director Gabriella Major

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.