Solidarity with Mayotte: One Year of Collective Action
One year after the disastrous Cyclone Chido struck Mayotte on December 14th, 2024, Fondation de France remains fully committed to helping individuals and families rebuild, working alongside local organizations and community structures to address the serious ongoing needs. Living conditions in Mayotte remain extremely difficult. Housing has been widely destroyed, agriculture severely weakened, supply chains […]
2025 Year in Review: A Milestone Year in French-American Philanthropy
As we close our 25th anniversary year, we are proud to share a snapshot of the generosity that U.S. donors extended to our projects this year. This milestone year was marked by meaningful impact made possible by a community of donors committed to advancing the common good for all. In 2025, Friends of Fondation de […]
Impactful Moments in French-American Philanthropy in 2025
2025 was a year of strengthening French-American ties through community, generosity, and shared purpose. Friends of Fondation de France was honored to take part in many of these defining moments—from French-American Innovation Days on June 19–20 in New York, which brought together health innovators and research leaders, to the first-ever Forum des Associations Françaises et […]
Welcoming Our 2025 New Nonprofit Partners
2025 was a year of growth for Friends of Fondation de France. As more French nonprofits look to build meaningful connections with U.S. donors, we were proud to welcome 43 new organizations across education, culture, environmental protection, medical research, social services, and beyond. Each one brings a new perspective on how generosity can inspire innovation, […]
CAF World Giving Insights: French & American giving last year—and going further together in 2026
As the year draws to a close, we take a closer look at how French and American generosity has evolved last year. In partnership with Fondation de France, the CAF World Giving Report offers rich insight into the trends and characteristics that define French giving—and how they compare to giving patterns in the United States. […]
Advancing the Missions of 200 Nonprofits Chapter 4: Honoring Those Who Care for Communities
As French-American philanthropy continues to grow, so do the opportunities to make a meaningful impact through international giving. For donors seeking innovative approaches to shared social challenges and new ways to uplift underserved communities, French-led nonprofits offer powerful avenues to put their values into action. Friends of Fondation de France currently supports 22 social service […]
Celebrating 250 of French-American Friendship with the Ship that Saved America
Friends of Fondation de France had the pleasure of joining Rick Peck on last week’s episode of his podcast, Money to Give, which explores the people, ideas, and practices shaping philanthropy today. The episode, “Saving the Freedom Frigate”, highlights a project at the heart of French-American friendship: the frigate Hermione. Alongside our Executive Director, Domitille […]
Advancing the Missions of 200 Nonprofits Chapter 3: French-American Philanthropy Making a Global Difference
Transatlantic friendship and collaboration is at the heart of French-American philanthropy, but its impact extends far beyond these borders. Over the last 25 years, we have facilitated U.S. support for French projects that are driving international development and creating opportunities for underserved children, promoting fundamental freedoms, and even pioneering environmental research in the world’s most […]
Advancing the mission of over 200 Nonprofits Chapter 2: Driving Breakthroughs in Research through French-American Philanthropy
For over two decades, U.S.-based donors have supported progress in some of the most critical areas of academic and medical research through Friends of Fondation de France projects. From artificial intelligence and economics to cancer and genetic diseases, their generosity fuels discovery, innovation, and hope for future generations. These initiatives unite leading French institutions, visionary […]
25 Years of French-American Philanthropy: Advancing the mission of over 200 Nonprofits
Chapter 1: Opening Doors to Education with French-American Philanthropy A quarter-century after our creation, Friends of Fondation de France enables U.S.-based donors to support more than 200 projects in all fields of philanthropy. Today, nearly a third of our projects support educational initiatives, including top universities, specialized institutions, and K-12 programs. These projects are dedicated […]