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Jean Shafiroff Hosts Spring Celebration in Support of New York Women’s Foundation

April 14, 2025

By: Magaux Rowan

On Wednesday, April 2nd, philanthropist, author, advocate, TV host, and fashion influencer Jean Shafiroff hosted a celebration with her friends and family in support of the New York Women’s Foundation. Jean Shafiroff is the author of the book “Successful Philanthropy: How To Make a Life By What You Give” and has been a longtime supporter and board member of the NY Women’s Foundation.

Established in 1987, The New York Women’s Foundation has developed a robust philanthropic strategy rooted in gender, racial, and economic justice, positioning it as one of the largest women-led grantmaking organizations in the world.

Recognized as among the first to practice trust-based philanthropy—an approach that has gained broader adoption in recent years—the New York Women’s Foundation takes its role in shaping the future of philanthropy seriously. By reimagining the traditional top-down philanthropic approach, the Foundation prioritizes early engagement and investment in emerging women-led strategies. This approach often helps set the stage for community leaders to flourish. Involving them in decision-making can build agency while directing funds toward their most effective use. Through efforts to break down barriers and facilitate meaningful conversations, The Foundation aims to go beyond the grant to foster continued support and encourage sustained progress. Since its inception, the New York Women’s Foundation has distributed grants totaling more than $130,000,000.

Among those enjoying light bites and sipping on bubbly Aphrodise were Jean Shafiroff, Ana Oliveira, Devika Gopal Agge, Katie Alliger, Analia Alonso, Maribel Alvarez, Flo Anthony, Kinga Augustyn, Mary Baglivo, Helene Banks, Jason Bauch, Rose Billings, Jason Busch, Candace Bushnell, Nicole Caposella, Liliana Cavendish, Lord Cavendish, Fern Clausius, Tuhina De, Victor De Souza, Katlean DeMonchy, Camelia Entekhabifard, Martha Ferry, Maria Fishel, Ken Fishel, Dawne Marie Grannum, Maryann Gris, Susan Gutfreund, Julia Haart, Shannon Hales, Rebeca Herera, David Hochberg, Madeline Holder, Robyn Ince, Joan Jedell, Roy Kean, Kwanghee Kim, Yui Kitamura, Steven Knoble, Erika Kulka, Bianca Lopez, Chantal Lorbeer, Palvi Malik, Ann Martins, Maurizio Mauro, Betsy McCaughley, Ron Miller, CC Minton, Marson Modiglian, Mar Marosse, Dr. Bianca Molina, Sharon Myrie, Ryan Nessing, Nicole Noonan, Janice Perlman, Sue Philips, Karen Phillips, Gloria Pitagorsky, Matt Rich, Nicolette Richards, Dee Rivera, Rosita Romero, Margarita Rosa, Anna Rothschild, Al Roy, Randi Schatz, Ernest Schmatola, Vicki Schnepps, Khadija Siddique, Andrew Simon, Piet Sinthichai, Anastasia Somoza, Kathryn Weill, and Narae Yun.

About Jean Shafiroff

Jean Shafiroff is widely recognized for her charitable endeavors and commitment to philanthropy. As a respected author, her first book, Successful Philanthropy: How to Make a Life by What You Give, offers a practical guide for both seasoned and aspiring philanthropists. She also hosts the weekly show Successful Philanthropy on East Hampton’s public broadcasting station LTV, where she interviews influential figures, CEOs, and tastemakers, providing engaging and insightful glimpses into the philanthropic world of New York and beyond.

Jean Shafiroff serves on the boards of several charitable organizations, including the New York Women’s Foundation, New York City Mission Society, Casita Maria, Southampton Hospital Foundation, French Heritage Society, Couture Council (Museum of the Fashion Institute of Technology), Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation Honorary Board, and Global Strays. A dedicated animal lover and advocate, Jean previously served as the National Spokesperson and Ambassador for the American Humane’s Feed the Hungry COVID-19 Program and as Ambassador-at-large for the Southampton Animal Shelter. She is an Honorary Trustee of the Jewish Board, having served as a Trustee for 28 years. Each year, Jean often chairs multiple high-profile charitable galas and hosts several parties in her homes for various charities. She leverages her extensive social and philanthropic network to raise significant funds—frequently reaching hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars—for numerous worthwhile causes.

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