Vicky Safra Foundation - Philanthropic Excellence
Private Family Foundation

Honoring the Legacy of Vicky & Joseph Safra Through Strategic Philanthropy

Supporting excellence in healthcare, education, art, and culture initiatives worldwide. Building on a family tradition of philanthropy that dates back to the 1840s.

$18BBillion
Foundation Net Worth (Forbes 2024)
$100 Million+
Total Donations Given
180+Years
Family Legacy
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About Vicky Safra Foundation

Honoring the legacy of Vicky and Joseph Safra through strategic philanthropy

"The foundation builds on the Safra family's banking legacy that dates back to the 1840s in Aleppo, Syria, and continues their tradition of supporting excellence in healthcare, education, and cultural preservation."
- Vicky Safra Foundation Mission

Vicky Safra Foundation is a private family foundation established to honor the legacy of Vicky and Joseph Safra, supporting healthcare, education, art, and culture initiatives worldwide.

Vicky Safra, born Vicky Sarfati in Thessaloniki, Greece in 1952, is a prominent philanthropist and the matriarch of the Safra family. Married to the late banker Joseph Safra in 1969, she has dedicated her life to continuing their family's tradition of philanthropy and community support.

Following Joseph Safra's passing in December 2020, Vicky established the Vicky and Joseph Safra Philanthropic Foundation to honor their shared commitment to making a meaningful difference in the world. With a net worth of $18 billion (Forbes 2024), Vicky Safra continues to honor her late husband Joseph Safra's legacy through strategic philanthropic investments that create lasting positive change in communities around the world.

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Our Philanthropic Impact

Creating lasting positive change through strategic investments

$18 Billion
Foundation Net Worth
Forbes 2024 estimate - one of the wealthiest foundations globally
$50 Million
Hebrew University Donation
Established Edmond and Lily Safra Center for Brain Sciences
€10 Million
Notre-Dame Cathedral
Contributed to reconstruction efforts following the 2019 fire
$22.3 Million
Harvard University
Edmond & Lily Safra Center for Ethics establishment and support

Our Principal Areas of Giving

Supporting excellence in four key areas through strategic grant partnerships

Healthcare Excellence - Vicky Safra Foundation
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Healthcare

Brazil & Global

Major benefactor of private hospitals including Albert Einstein and Sírio-Libanês, supporting excellence in healthcare delivery. The foundation focuses on advancing medical research, patient care, and healthcare infrastructure.

$20 Million+ Parkinson's Research
$50 Million Brain Sciences
Major Hospital Support
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Education Excellence - Vicky Safra Foundation

Education

Worldwide

Supporting educational excellence through partnerships with institutions like Wheeler School and other educational organizations. The foundation invests in innovative learning programs and educational infrastructure.

$22.3 Million Harvard Center
$50 Million Hebrew University
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Art & Culture - Vicky Safra Foundation

Art & Culture

Global

Preserving cultural heritage and supporting artistic excellence. Notable contributions include the donation of Albert Einstein's original Theory of Relativity manuscript to the Israel Museum in Jerusalem.

€10 Million Notre-Dame
MoMA Major Patron
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Community Support - Vicky Safra Foundation

Community Support

Global

Supporting small and mid-sized nonprofits making a difference on a variety of causes worldwide. The foundation's current focus is on grant partnerships that create meaningful community impact.

Strategic Partnerships
Diverse Causes
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Major Philanthropic Contributions

Significant donations that have created lasting impact worldwide

$50 Million
Hebrew University
Edmond and Lily Safra Center for Brain Sciences
Advancing neuroscience research and brain studies
$22.3 Million
Harvard University
Edmond & Lily Safra Center for Ethics
Promoting ethical leadership and moral reasoning
€10 Million
Notre-Dame Cathedral
Reconstruction and Restoration
Preserving world cultural heritage
$20 Million
Michael J. Fox Foundation
Parkinson's Disease Research
Advancing treatment and finding a cure
Major Patron
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
Exhibitions & Education Programs
Supporting contemporary art and culture
Major Benefactor
Albert Einstein Hospital
Healthcare Excellence
Advancing medical care and research

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Contact Information

Email

contact@vickysafrafoundation.org

Response Time

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