The Fondation de France
Since 1969, the Fondation de France has supported concrete and innovative projects that answer to the needs of populations facing problems arising due to rapid changes in society. It works in three areas: aid for vulnerable populations, development of knowledge and the environment. It also fosters the development of philanthropic actions. It helps donors choose the best projects, advises the founders on their fields of action and the most suitable legal and tax frameworks. It is independent and private and receives no subsidies. The Fondation de France can only take action thanks to the generosity of donors.
OUR MISSION
- Be an interface between donors, patrons and players in the field to enable philanthropic projects to be carried out.
HOW WE OPERATE
- We collect and manage funds and provide expertise in redistribution of donations to priority causes.
- We create and support operation of funds and foundations under aegis.
- We foster generosity above and beyond borders by receiving and redistributing transnational donations.
OUR ACTIONS
- Select the best projects from across France and the countries we operate in.
- Allocate subsidies, prizes and grants.
- Provide advice and support for patrons.
OUR VALUES
- Placing people at the center of our actions, fostering human dignity, autonomy, responsibility and empowering them to take control of their own lives.
- Give priority to the social fabric by conserving and building relationships around the person in the family and the district, with professionals or community organizations.
- Totally respect the wishes of those who place their trust in us.
- Guarantee discipline and transparency in our practices.
2008 Key Figures
510 000 donors.
654 funds and foundations individualized under
its aegis of which 62 created by companies.
77* million to distribute
6 800* subsidies, prizes and grants.
7 regional delegations.
135 employees and 480 volunteers.
* provisional figures
Text written by the Fondation de France
