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Jean Shafiroff Hosts a Cocktail Party
in Honor of the South Fork Natural History Museum
Jean Shafiroff, Philanthropist, TV host,
and author hosted a private reception at
her New York City residence in support
of the South Fork Natural History Museum
and Nature Center ahead of the
organization’s 37th Annual Summer Gala,
which will take place on July 11th, 2026
where Jean will be one of the event’s
honorees.
The gathering brought together over 100
guests including key members of the SOFO
team, supporters, and leadership of the
museum along with celebrities,
socialites, fashion designers and
business leaders. Together they shared
an evening celebrating SOFO’s mission to
inspire conservation, environmental
education and a deeper appreciation of
the natural world of the South Fork.
SOFO received a citation from New York
State Assemblywoman Rebecca Seawright
and Jean Shafiroff was also presented
with a citation for her leadership in
philanthropy. The reception served as a
kickoff to the museum’s highly
anticipated summer benefit, one of the
Hamptons’ signature philanthropic
events.
Notable Attendees included: Jean
Shafiroff, Martin Shafiroff, Andy Sabin,
Diana Aceti, Rebecca Seawright, Candace
Bushnell, Ramona Singer, William
McNamara, Mark Masone, Greg Lippmann,
Ray Iwanowski
and Patrick McMullan.
Save the Date
The
South Fork Natural History Museum
37th Annual Summer Gala Benefit
July 11, 2026
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The
South Fork Natural History Museum
37th Annual Summer Gala Benefit
About The South Fork Natural History
Museum and Nature Center:
The South Fork Natural History Museum
and Nature Center is a family-friendly
natural history museum in Bridgehampton
dedicated to exploration, discovery,
environmental education and
conservation. Through museum exhibits,
programs, field walks, marine education,
citizen science and community
initiatives, SOFO helps children,
families and adults better understand
and protect the natural world of the
East End and beyond.
For tickets, tables and sponsorship
opportunities, visit
www.sofo.org/summergala
For further information, please visit:
www.sofo.org
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About Jean Shafiroff:
Jean Shafiroff is a philanthropist,
humanitarian, TV host, writer, and the
author of the book "Successful
Philanthropy: How to Make a Life By What
You Give". Jean works extensively as a
volunteer fundraiser and leader in the
philanthropic world. She serves on the
boards of 8 charitable organizations and
each year chairs upwards of eight to ten
different charity galas. She also
hosts and underwrites many large parties
in her homes for different
non-profits. Among the many causes she
champions are those involved in women’s
rights, rights of underserved
populations, health care, and animal
welfare. In addition to hosting her own
TV show, entitled Successful
Philanthropy, Jean Shafiroff often
appears on TV shows, podcasts and then
in the press about her fashion and
philanthropy. She is an international
leader who strives to motivate people of
all ages and backgrounds to get involved
in the philanthropic process.
Jean Shafiroff serves on the boards of
the French Heritage Society,
Southampton Hospital Foundation, NYC
Mission Society, Couture Council of the
Museum at FIT, New York Women's
Foundation, Casita Maria, Global Strays,
and Southampton Animal Shelter
Foundation Honorary Board. In addition,
she is a member of the Advisory Board of
the Historical Society of Palm Beach
County and an advisory board member of
Ballet Palm Beach. A Catholic, Jean
served on the board of the Jewish Board
for 28 years and now is one of their
honorary trustees.
Jean Shafiroff has been honored numerous
times by a variety of charitable
organizations for her work and is
regarded Jean as being among the leading
ladies of philanthropy.
For more information, please visit
www.jeanshafiroff.com
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