Moise Y Safra Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Moise Y Safra Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $18.4 million in 66 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 and the largest $2.1 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$18.4 million
- Number of grants66
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$2.1 million
- Assets$49.8 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was up from $13.7 million the year before.
53% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $13.7 million | 64 | $55.2 million |
| 2024 | $18.4 million | 66 | $49.8 million |
How to apply
Moise Y Safra Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Moise Y Safra Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 54 | $10.7 million |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $2.1 million |
| Florida | 2 | $2.1 million |
| New Jersey | 6 | $390,000 |
| California | 1 | $75,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UJA Federation of New York | Social welfare | $2.1 million |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Education | $2.0 million |
| American Friends of Jewish Hospitals and Education Centers of Brazil | Social welfare | $2.0 million |
| American Friends of Sheba Medical Center | Social welfare | $1.0 million |
| Amit Children Inc | Social welfare | $1.0 million |
| American Committee for Shaare Zedek | Social welfare | $600,000 |
| Friends of Israel Disabled Veterans Inc Beit Halochem | Social welfare | $600,000 |
| Belev Echad Inc | Social welfare | $586,000 |
| The Sam Advisory Council Inc | Education | $500,000 |
| World Jewish Congress American Section | Social welfare | $400,000 |
| American Friends of or National Missions | Social welfare | $300,000 |
| Magen David Yeshivah | Social welfare | $286,000 |
| American Friends of Tel Aviv University Inc | Education | $250,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | Social welfare | $250,000 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel Inc | Social welfare | $230,000 |
| Mosdot Beth Yaakov | General donation | $180,000 |
| Menora International Inc | Social welfare | $166,670 |
| Nechama and Hatzala Inc | Social welfare | $165,000 |
| Fifth Avenue Synagogue | Social welfare | $150,000 |
| Sephardic Medical Resources | Social welfare | $150,000 |
| Taglit-Birthright Israel | Social welfare | $150,000 |
| Yeshivah of Flatbush | Education | $130,000 |
| American Friends of Ten-Yad-Brazil Inc | Social welfare | $108,000 |
| Hebrew Free Loan Society Inc | Social welfare | $100,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | Education | $100,000 |
| Maccabi World Union Inc | Education | $100,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc Keren Hayesod | Social welfare | $100,000 |
| Shuvi Nafshi Foundation Inc | Social welfare | $100,000 |
| American Sephardi Federation | Social welfare | $86,000 |
| America Israel Democracy Coalition | Social welfare | $85,000 |
| American Friends of Shovu Yisroel Inc | Social welfare | $78,000 |
| American Friends of Sucath David Inc | Social welfare | $76,000 |
| Israel Emergency Alliance | Social welfare | $75,000 |
| Opendor Media Inc | Social welfare | $75,000 |
| Or Hachayim Inc | Social welfare | $72,000 |
| Tzohar Israel Foundation | Social welfare | $72,000 |
| Ezrat Israel Inc | Social welfare | $68,000 |
| Women's International Zionist Organization USA | Social welfare | $61,000 |
| American Friends of Yeshuvat Simcha Leish | Social welfare | $50,000 |
| Ilan High School Inc | Education | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jacob Safra
- Edmond Safra
- Esther Safra Szajman
- Gary Rozenshteyn
Questions people ask
Does Moise Y Safra Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Moise Y Safra Foundation Inc give?
$18.4 million in tax year 2024, across 66 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs Moise Y Safra Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Jacob Safra (President), Edmond Safra (Vice President), Esther Safra Szajman (Vice President) and Gary Rozenshteyn (Treasurer).
What does Moise Y Safra Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.