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The DDS Foundation
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 134089802 · Form 990PF · FY2024 · NTEE T22 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Medium ($1M-$10M)
revenue
$4.0M
expenses
$642K
net assets
$33.4M
employees
—
profile · synthesized from sources

The DDS Foundation is a private foundation based in New York that supports Jewish communities and causes in the U.S. and Israel. It primarily funds educational, religious, and social service organizations serving Jewish populations, including those with special needs. The foundation also provides general support to Jewish federations and leadership initiatives.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Jewish Education and Leadership Development
Supports institutions fostering Jewish education and leadership, including Yeshiva University and the Etzion Foundation
Religious and Communal Life
Supports synagogues, religious movements, and organizations strengthening Jewish religious life and community cohesion
Support for Special Needs Children
Funds organizations providing therapeutic and educational services for special needs children, including Shalva and Sinai School
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Support for Israeli Educational Institutions 2 activities
    • Funding Jewish education and leadership development
      Funds organizations such as Yeshiva University, Etzion Foundation, and Sinai School to support Jewish education, develop Jewish leadership, and provide specialized educational services for children with learning or developmental disabilities.
    • Funding public education on Jewish culture and religion
      Funds American Friends of ITIM and Tzohar Israel Foundation to educate the public about Jewish culture and religion and to bridge gaps between religious and secular Jewish communities in Israel.
  • Jewish Life and Security Support 1 activity
    • Funding Jewish community care and crisis response
      Funds UJA Federation to care for Jewish people globally and New Yorkers of all backgrounds, and to respond to crises affecting the Jewish future.
  • Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
    • Funding general operations of health and social service grantees
      Funds Friends of United Hatzalah and American Committee for Shaare Zedek for general support, enabling their health and emergency response missions.
  • Jewish Religious Institution Support 1 activity
    • Funding religious and communal institutions for general support and spiritual engagement
      Funds religious organizations including Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun and the Religious Zionist Movement to promote love of God, commitment to Halakhah and Mitzvot, and general religious communal development.
  • Fundraising and Financial Support for IDD Services 1 activity
    • Funding support services for special needs individuals and families
      Funds American Friends of Shalva and American Friends of Leket Israel to provide therapeutic and supportive environments for children with special needs.
financials · form 990PF · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.01M
Contributions & grants$216K5%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$2.06M51%
Other revenue$1.36M
expenses
Total expenses$642K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$2.77M
balance sheet
Total assets$33.39M
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$33.39M
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +1.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 1
  • GABRIELLA MAJOR — DIRECTOR
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • American Committee for Shaare Zedek Partner — Recipient of $25,000 general support grant.
  • American Friends of ITIM Partner — Recipient of $50,000 grant to educate the public about Jewish culture and religion.
  • American Friends of Leket Israel Partner — Recipient of $100,000 grant to support special needs children.
  • American Friends of Shalva Partner — Recipient of $100,000 grant to support special needs children.
  • Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun Partner — Recipient of $62,800 grant to foster religious commitment among members.
  • Etzion Foundation Partner — Recipient of $80,000 grant for Jewish education and leadership development.
  • Friends of United Hatzalah Partner — Recipient of $500,000 general support grant.
  • Sinai School Partner — Recipient of $25,000 grant for Jewish education for children with learning or developmental disabilities.
  • The Religious Zionist Movement Partner — Recipient of $100,000 general support grant.
  • Tzohar Israel Foundation Partner — Recipient of $50,000 grant to bridge gaps between religious and secular Jews in Israel.
  • UJA Federation Partner — Recipient of $500,000 grant to care for Jewish people and respond to crises.
  • Yeshiva University Partner — Recipient of $1,000,000 grant to bring wisdom to life through education.