Moise Y Safra Foundation Incorporated
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, with a strong emphasis on social welfare and education. Its mission appears to focus on enhancing the welfare of the Jewish community and providing educational opportunities, as evidenced by its funding of numerous Jewish organizations and educational institutions. The foundation supports a wide range of recipients, including social service organizations, educational nonprofits, and community centers. It primarily serves the Jewish community, reflecting a commitment to both social welfare and educational initiatives.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established nonprofits (often Jewish community, social welfare, or education) with a New York presence or strong ties to the foundation's network and the capacity to manage mid-to-large operating or program grants.
Good Fit
- • Organizational mission aligned with Jewish community welfare, social services, or education.
- • Demonstrable track record and institutional stability.
- • Presence or operations in New York (or a strong NY partnership).
- • Existing relationship, referral, or introduction from a current grantee or community intermediary.
- • Capacity to absorb unrestricted or multi-year operating support.
Geography
Grants appear across several states but are heavily concentrated in New York: the latest year shows five states receiving funds while roughly 70% of dollars and over 80% of grant count were directed to New York.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funds many distinct independent recipients each year (around 64–69 recipients annually) and made 66 grants to 66 different organizations in the latest year, indicating a broad recipient set rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Direct application access is limited—documentation indicates the funder accepts only preselected applicants—but behavioral evidence shows substantial turnover (39 new recipients in the latest year), so new entrants do get funded, likely via invitation, referral, or intermediary relationships rather than an open public process.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
