Moise Y Safra Foundation Inc is a private foundation established in May 2011 and based in Wilmington, Delaware. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization classified as a private operating foundation under the category of Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$49.8M
-9.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$15.4M
+23.2% YoY
Grant Count
66
+3.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$233K
+19.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds general donations, religious education, social welfare programs, educational programming, and capital campaigns. Primary funding focus areas include education, philanthropy and grantmaking, and human services.
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited proposals.
Grant Range
$5,000 to $5,926,231
Average Grant
$261,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated primarily in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. According to available records, the foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Pennsylvania, and Florida, which account for 86% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across six states.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $49,763,693
- Total Revenue: $4,959,251
- Total Expenses: $18,622,099
- Annual Giving Rate: 22.7% of assets
Historical Growth: Total assets have grown from $16 million in 2011 to $49.8 million in 2024. Annual giving has grown from $8 million in 2021 to $60.9 million in 2022.
Cumulative Grantmaking: According to available records, the foundation has made 264 grants totaling $68.9 million and has supported 87 unique organizations.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $49,763,693 | $55,163,512 | $52,646,835 |
| Revenue | $4,959,251 | $11,265,299 | $10,979,817 |
| Expenses | $18,622,099 | $13,956,513 | $30,606,151 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $15,549,499 | $12,662,398 | $30,593,046 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,908,447 | $1,018,998 | $162,210 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,359,221 | $2,272,234 | $2,636,086 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JACOB SAFRA | PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| EDMOND SAFRA | VICE PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| ESTHER SAFRA SZAJMAN | VICE PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| GARY ROZENSHTEYN | TREASURER | 3 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has been recognized for supporting major educational and philanthropic institutions. Notable connections include support for Yeshiva University's Hanukkah Dinner Campaign and the establishment of the Moise Y. Safra Professorship at the University of Pennsylvania.
[PDF] PRESIDENT''S REPORT 2023 - Yeshiva UniversitySubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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