Moise Y Safra Foundation Inc
Moise Y Safra Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing lists 66 grants totaling $15,409,370, including grants for education and social welfare.
Moise Y Safra Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Moise Y Safra Foundation Inc gave $15.4M across 66 grants in 2024 (avg $233K), mostly in New York. 32% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,409,370
- +23.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 66
- +3.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $233,475
- +19.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $49,763,693
- -9.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (21 of 66, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (70% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Moise Y Safra Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 112 S French Street 105, Wilmington, DE 19801-5035
Phone: (212) 755-8555
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Moise Y Safra Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was UJA Federation of New York ($2.1M). Together the top 10 received $10.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
382 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 179 grants of 382 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in New York (70%), Pennsylvania (14%), Florida (13%), New Jersey (3%), and California (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 66 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Moise Y Safra Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 21 of 66 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $101K; repeat grants $295K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 47% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 92% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 659% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6.6M (2020) to $30.4M (2022). In 2024 it made 66 grants totaling $15.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UJA Federation of New York New York, NY | Social Welfare | $2,109,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Education | $2,050,000 |
| American Friends of Jewish Hospitals and Education Centers of Brazil North Miami Beach, FL | Social Welfare | $2,000,000 |
| American Friends of Sheba Medical Center New York, NY | Social Welfare | $1,000,000 |
| Amit Children Inc Brooklyn, NY | Social Welfare | $1,000,000 |
| American Committee for Shaare Zedek New York, NY | Social Welfare | $600,000 |
| Friends of Israel Disabled Veterans Inc Beit Halochem New York, NY | Social Welfare | $600,000 |
| Belev Echad Inc New York, NY | Social Welfare | $586,000 |
| The Sam Advisory Council Inc New York, NY | Education | $500,000 |
| World Jewish Congress American Section New York, NY | Social Welfare | $400,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49,763,693 | $4,959,251 | $18,622,099 | $15,409,370 | 66 | $15,549,499 | $1,908,447 | $2,359,221 |
| 2023 | $55,163,512 | $11,265,299 | $13,956,513 | $12,510,920 | 64 | $12,662,398 | $1,018,998 | $2,272,234 |
| 2022 | $52,646,835 | $10,979,817 | $30,606,151 | $30,427,772 | 94 | $30,593,046 | $162,210 | $2,636,086 |
| 2021 | $57,760,218 | $6,334,851 | $8,232,715 | $8,013,499 | 76 | $8,161,942 | — | $2,517,517 |
| 2020 | $58,197,564 | $4,160,111 | $7,214,636 | $6,600,199 | 82 | — | — | $2,352,446 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Moise Y Safra Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2.4M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for educational and social welfare purposes. The organizations it supports describe a range of work: the University of Pennsylvania says it provides education, research, and patient care; American Friends of Sheba Medical Center raises funds for a medical center in Israel; and AMIT Children says it educates and nurtures children from diverse backgrounds.
Other grantees describe work supporting medical care in Jerusalem, rehabilitation for wounded Israeli soldiers, volunteerism and charitable work, and the health, well-being, and education of Israel’s protectors. These are descriptions of the grantees’ missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 66 grants totaling $15,409,370. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $2,109,000, with a median of $75,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $2,109,000 to UJA Federation of New York for social welfare; $2,050,000 to the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania for education; and $2,000,000 to American Friends of Jewish Hospitals and Education Centers of Brazil for social welfare. Other grants included $1,000,000 each to American Friends of Sheba Medical Center and AMIT Children Inc, both for social welfare.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jacob Safra as president; Edmond Safra and Esther Safra Szajman as vice presidents; and Gary Rozenshteyn as treasurer.
Moise Y Safra Foundation Inc is led by Jacob Safra, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jacob Safra
President
President → Vice President & Sec'y, 2021
Vice President & Sec'y → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edmond Safra
Vice President
Vice President, Sec'y & Treasurer → Vice President & Treasurer, 2021
Vice President & Treasurer → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Esther Safra Szajman
Vice President
Director → President, 2021
President → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Rozenshteyn
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: James Healy (2020–2023) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Moise Y Safra Foundation Inc
How much does Moise Y Safra Foundation Inc give each year?
Moise Y Safra Foundation Inc gave $15.4M across 66 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $12.5M across 64 grants.
What is Moise Y Safra Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Moise Y Safra Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $75,000, and its average grant was $233,475, across 66 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Moise Y Safra Foundation Inc that year got $101K on average.
Where does Moise Y Safra Foundation Inc give grants?
Moise Y Safra Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (14%) and Florida (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (35 grants), Brooklyn, NY (17 grants) and Philadelphia, PA (2 grants).
Does Moise Y Safra Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of Moise Y Safra Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 66) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Social Welfare" (47 grants) and "Education" (14 grants).
Who are Moise Y Safra Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Moise Y Safra Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include UJA Federation of New York ($2,109,000), Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania ($2,050,000) and American Friends of Jewish Hospitals and Education Centers of Brazil ($2,000,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Moise Y Safra Foundation Inc?
Moise Y Safra Foundation Inc reported $49.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Moise Y Safra Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for educational and social welfare purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Moise Y Safra Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Moise Y Safra Foundation Inc's EIN?
Moise Y Safra Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0521354. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Moise Y Safra Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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