The Safdeye Family Foundation Inc
The Safdeye Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In its 2025 filing, it reported making 36 grants totaling $429,366, including support for religious schools and other charitable organizations.
The Safdeye Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Safdeye Family Foundation Inc gave $429K across 36 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in New York. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $429,366
- +33.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 36
- +2.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,927
- +30.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $255,809
- +51.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (6 of 36, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (80% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Safdeye Family 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: Co Es Originals 440 9Th Avenue, New York, NY 10001
Phone: (212) 736-8124
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Safdeye Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Yeshivah Ateret Torah ($152K). Together the top 10 received $385K.
Grant Size Distribution
241 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 231 grants of 241 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
For 2025, the reported share of grant dollars by recipient state was 80% to New York and 20% to New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Safdeye Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 36 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 47% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−14%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $321K (2024) to $941K (2021). In 2025 it made 36 grants totaling $429K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yeshivah Ateret Torah Brooklyn, NY | Charitable Contribution | $152,450 |
| Bet Medrash Gadol Ateret Torah Fund Brooklyn, NY | Charitable Contribution | $105,000 |
| Bet Midarah Ohel Torah Lakewood, NJ | Charitable Contribution | $56,000 |
| Congregation Yeter Lev Brooklyn, NY | Charitable Contribution | $21,400 |
| Yeshivah or Hachaim Lakewood Lakewood, NJ | Charitable Contribution | $13,600 |
| Chasdei Lev Brooklyn, NY | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Ahavat Shalom Brooklyn, NY | Charitable Contribution | $9,500 |
| Keter Zion Brooklyn, NY | Charitable Contribution | $6,101 |
| Mosedot Bet Yaacov Brooklyn, NY | Charitable Contribution | $6,000 |
| Yad David Brooklyn, NY | Charitable Contribution | $5,400 |
Ready to take the next step with The Safdeye Family Foundation Inc?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $255,809 | $956,783 | $433,691 | $429,366 | 36 | $429,366 | $263,427 | $7,726 |
| 2024 | $168,755 | $436,941 | $322,489 | $320,983 | 35 | $320,983 | $240,545 | — |
| 2023 | $181,841 | $422,573 | $413,639 | $413,130 | 49 | $413,130 | $187,294 | — |
| 2022 | $267,840 | $499,411 | $501,481 | $500,841 | 57 | $500,841 | $229,886 | — |
| 2021 | $300,728 | $971,869 | $941,750 | $940,753 | 64 | $940,753 | $350,763 | — |
| 2020 | $435,491 | $1,269,703 | $575,069 | $574,824 | 33 | — | $175,016 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Safdeye Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2025 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for religious schools and organizations. The Bet Medrash Gadol Ateret Torah Fund describes its own mission as fundraising and distributing funds to religious schools and organizations. Yad David Inc says it provides Jewish religious outreach through workshops and study groups focused on the Talmud, Bible, and Jewish law.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 36 grants totaling $429,366. Grants ranged from $150 to $152,450, with a median of $2,000. Larger grants included $152,450 to Yeshivah Ateret Torah, $105,000 to Bet Medrash Gadol Ateret Torah Fund, $56,000 to Bet Midarah Ohel Torah, and $21,400 to Congregation Yeter Lev. Each was listed with the purpose “charitable contribution.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joseph Safdeye and Alan Safdeye as directors.
The Safdeye Family Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alan Safdeye
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Safdeye
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Safdeye Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Safdeye Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Safdeye Family Foundation Inc gave $429K across 36 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $321K across 35 grants.
What is The Safdeye Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Safdeye Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $11,927, across 36 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Safdeye Family Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Safdeye Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Safdeye Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (22 grants), Lakewood, NJ (3 grants) and Long Branch, NJ (3 grants).
Who are The Safdeye Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Safdeye Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Yeshivah Ateret Torah ($152,450), Bet Medrash Gadol Ateret Torah Fund ($105,000) and Bet Midarah Ohel Torah ($56,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Safdeye Family Foundation Inc?
The Safdeye Family Foundation Inc reported $256K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $429K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Safdeye Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for religious schools and organizations. The Bet Medrash Gadol Ateret Torah Fund describes its own mission as fundraising and distributing funds to religious schools and organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Safdeye Family 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 The Safdeye Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Safdeye Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1370202. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Safdeye Family 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The Safdeye Family Foundation Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Cabasso Family Foundation
New York, NY
The Cabasso Family Foundation supports religious and community organizations, with 2025 grants concentrated in New York and New Jersey. Its 41 grants totaled $810,400, ranging from $250 to $552,000, with a median of $2,600. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$32K
Grants
41
Total Given
$810K
The Ralph S Gindi Family Foundation
New York, NY
The Ralph S Gindi Family Foundation supports Jewish education and religious organizations, as well as health and education nonprofits. In 2024, its 165 grants totaled $791,501, with a median award of $1,000 and grants ranging from $18 to $105,800; 70% of grant dollars went to New York, 27% to New Jersey, and 3% to Florida. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$20K
Grants
165
Total Given
$792K
The Safdeye Brothers Foundation Inc
New York, NY
Assets
$79K
Grants
109
Total Given
$312K
Ray & Sharon Haber Foundation Inc
Avenel, NJ
The foundation supports religious and educational organizations, with all 2024 grant dollars going to recipients in New Jersey. Its 283 grants ranged from $1,001 to $179,134, with a median award of $5,000. It accepts requests; applicants should contact Raymond Haber with the requester’s name and address, a personal statement, and a summary of financial hardship.
Assets
$60K
Grants
283
Total Given
$3.2M
The Setton Foundation
Commack, NY
The Setton Foundation supports a wide range of charitable and religious organizations, with many 2025 grants going to Jewish schools and community organizations. It gave $25–$52,000 per grant, with a median of $1,860, and directed most funding to New York, followed by New Jersey and California. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$11.8M
Grants
797
Total Given
$3.3M
The Adjmi-Dwek Foundation Inc
New York, NY
Assets
$304K
Grants
356
Total Given
$1.0M
More similar funders
More Funders in New York
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Safdeye Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-safdeye-family-foundation-inc-morg_c779cfc5c47d464789e49a4d8e9b90ed
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_811370202_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{The Safdeye Family Foundation Inc funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/the-safdeye-family-foundation-inc-morg_c779cfc5c47d464789e49a4d8e9b90ed},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-04. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from The Safdeye Family Foundation Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
The Safdeye Family Foundation Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?