Fondation de France

French organization created in 1969

France

President

Pierre Sellal

Managing Director

Axelle DavezacWebsitehttps://www.fondationdefrance.org

The Fondation de France ("Foundation of France") is an independent administrative agency which was established by the French government in an effort to stimulate and foster the growth of private philanthropy and private foundations in France.^[1] In the modern day, the organisation brings together donors, founders, and volunteers from across France to provide effective support to a number of charitable causes with the aim to support sustainable solutions for the advancement of society.^[2]

Description

The Foundation was established in 1969. Its focus is the elderly, the disabled, children, health, medical and scientific research, culture and the environment.^[1] Notable presidents of the foundation include Maurice Schumann (1973–1974), Roger Seydoux de Clausonne (1975–1983) and Hubert Curien (1998–2000). It is a member of the Network of European Foundations for Innovative Cooperation (NEF) and Philea - Philanthropy Europe Association.^[3]^[4]

On August 4, 2020, the Fondation de France launched an appeal for donations following the double explosion that destroyed the port of Beirut, the capital of Lebanon.^[5]

References

^ ^a ^b Fondation de France: (English) Archived 2010-01-28 at the Wayback Machine
^ France, Fondation de (2021-09-13). "Who we are". Fondation de France. Retrieved 2022-08-03.
^ "Network of European Foundations (NEF)" (PDF). Network of European Foundations (NEF). Oct 25, 2007. p. 5. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 7, 2014. Retrieved April 4, 2014.
^ "Our Members". Philea. Retrieved 2022-08-03.
^ "Soutien de la Fondation de France à plusieurs ONG libanaises". L'Orient-Le Jour. 2021-08-11. Retrieved 2022-08-15.