Friends of Fondation de France celebrates its 25th anniversary in celebration of French-American philanthropy with events in Paris, New York City
July is National French-American Heritage month
NEW YORK (July 15, 2025) — For more than 250 years, France and the United States have shared a long-standing partnership that continues today. With July celebrated as French-American Heritage month to honor the significant contributions made to America by people of French descent, Friends of Fondation de France, a U.S. nonprofit, is also celebrating its 25th anniversary and the strong ties between the two countries strengthened by philanthropy.
French-American philanthropy has been essential in sustaining important causes — from the restoration of Versailles by the Rockefeller family a century ago to the mobilization of U.S. support for restoration efforts after the Notre-Dame Cathedral fire in 2019, Friends of Fondation de France is dedicated to advancing French-American philanthropy on both sides of the Atlantic.
Friends of Fondation de France fosters lasting partnerships that drive innovation, resilience, and positive impact — from arts and cultural institutions and advancing medical research, to youth empowerment, international development, and education.
Friends of Fondation de France enables U.S.-based donors to achieve their philanthropic visions with tax-deductible donations that support causes meaningful to them — in France and beyond. As a trusted partner of more than 180 nonprofit organizations, Friends of Fondation de France provides nonprofits with the tailor-made guidance needed to launch or grow their fundraising in the U.S.
“Philanthropy offers a powerful pathway to foster our shared values,” said Domitille Marchal Lemoine, executive director, Friends of Fondation de France. “As we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Friends of Fondation de France, I feel honored to be part of this rich legacy as today, more than ever, we strive to strengthen the special bond between both countries.”
In recognition of 25 years of impact, Friends of Fondation de France hosted a celebration of French-American philanthropy event in Paris on July 7 at France-Amériques, located at the Hôtel Le Marois. The historic location expresses this special relationship through a quote from Franklin D. Roosevelt, embossed on a plaque, “No two nations are more united by the bonds of history and mutual friendship than the people of France and the United States of America.”
A special panel discussion exploring the role of philanthropy in shaping 250 years of French-American friendship was moderated by Marchal Lemoine. The distinguished speakers included Leah Pisar, president of the Aladdiin Project, Jean-Marc Lieberherr-Monnet, chair of Institut Jean Monnet, Louis LANGRÉE, conductor, director of the Théâtre National de l’Opéra-Comique, and Lionel SAUVAGE, chair of the board of Musée des Arts Décoratifs.
Friends of Fondation de France plans to host another event to celebrate French-American philanthropy on Sept. 10 in New York City. Friends of Fondation de France has prepared a special 25th anniversary report here.
About Friends of Fondation de France
Friends of Fondation de France is a U.S. nonprofit dedicated to advancing French-American philanthropy, fostering lasting partnerships that drive innovation, resilience, and positive impact. Friends of Fondation de France enables U.S.-based donors to achieve their philanthropic visions with tax-deductible donations that support causes meaningful to them — in France and beyond. In addition, Friends of Fondation de France is a trusted partner of more than 180 nonprofit organizations, providing them with the tailor-made guidance needed to launch or grow their fundraising in the U.S.
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Special note to journalists: Domitille Marchal Lemoine, executive director, Friends of Fondation de France is available for interviews. Please contact Laura Perillo to request an interview at laura@shoestringagency.org or (908) 406-3413 (call or text). See Friends of Fondation de France PRESS KIT here.
