The DDS Foundation

OVERVIEW: DDS Foundation is the philanthropic vehicle of Wall Streeter Daniel Schwartz and his wife Deborah. The couple's giving has a New York City focus, primarily focused on education and Jewish causes in the city and beyond.

FUNDING AREAS: Jewish Causes, Education, Health, Human Services

IP TAKE: The foundation keeps a low profile and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Networking with either staff or previous grantees may be the best way to secure funding here.

PROFILE: Established in 1999 in New York, the DDS Foundation (formerly the Deborah and Daniel Schwartz Foundation) was created by Daniel Schwartz, who serves as CIO of York Capital Management in New York City, and his wife Deborah. It largely focuses on the Big Apple. In a recent year, the foundation did around $2 million in grantmaking. Unfortunately for grantseekers, the Schwartz couple's charity does not accept unsolicited proposals.

Grants for Higher Education

The couple's philanthropy largely focuses on Jewish causes and institutions in New York City and beyond. Schwartz received his bachelor's degree from Yeshiva University. He sits on its board of trustees and has given millions to the school. The couple strongly supports the university via their foundation. Grantees also include Columbia University, from where the couple both graduated, Barnard College (Deborah's alma mater). They have also supported Jewish schools like Ramaz School in the Upper East Side, and SAR Academy.

Grants for Public Health and Access

The Schwartzes also support health and human services in New York City. Grantees include Mount Sinai, and Upper East Side Hatzolah, which provides emergency medical service and emergency ambulance transport for residents of Manhattan’s Upper West Side.

Grants for Jewish Causes

Jewish causes are very important to this funder. Some of this work takes place in New York. They've funded Manhattan Jewish Experience, which works with Jewish young professionals, for instance. Other organizations work towards Jewish causes in Israel. As one example, they've supported Etzion Foundation, which supports educational institutions in Israel.

Important Grant Details

It is worth mentioning that Deborah was once a director of Democracy Prep Charter School, though education reform in New York does not seem to be a currently priority of this couple's work via their family foundation. Foundation assets have been around $23 million, and total giving has been around $2.4 million. The average grant amount is $10,000.

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CONTACT:

767 5th Ave Fl 17

New York City, NY 10153-0028