Joseph & Vicky Safra Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Joseph & Vicky Safra Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $11.7 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $11.7 million and the largest $11.7 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$11.7 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$11.7 million
- Largest grant$11.7 million
- Assets$30.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $9.0 million the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $11.6 million | 1 | $22.3 million |
| 2024 | $9.0 million | 1 | $28.5 million |
| 2025 | $11.7 million | 1 | $30.0 million |
How to apply
Joseph & Vicky 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $11.7 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Statement Attached | Charitiable purposes. | $11.7 million |
Officers and trustees
- Jacob Safra
- Carlos Bertaco
- David Safra
- Vicky Safra
Questions people ask
Does Joseph & Vicky Safra Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joseph & Vicky Safra Foundation Inc give?
$11.7 million in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $11.7 million.
Who runs Joseph & Vicky Safra Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Jacob Safra (Director, Part Time), Carlos Bertaco (Director, Part Time), David Safra (Director, Part Time) and Vicky Safra (Director, Part Time).