The Fondation de France was established in 1969 to encourage the growth of all forms of private philanthropy. Our role as an intermediary partner is to help individuals and companies who wish to make an act of generosity, to do so in the way that best responds to the needs of society.

The Fondation de France contributes to the development of philanthropy by enabling individuals or companies to create their own foundation under its aegis, and to benefit from its advice on management.

The Fondation de France sets up action programs in many fields:
solidarity, the elderly or disabled, and for the benefit of children. Its areas of action also cover health, medical and scientific research, culture and the environment.

The Fondation de France helps put in place or structure network systems, and promotes professionalism in the management of the voluntary sector in France and Europe.

Key figures for 2010

• 573, 000 donors
• 682 private funds or foundations under aegis
• 7 regional delegations
• equivalent of 150 full-time staff and 506 voluntary workers
• almost 8,000 grants, awards and scholarships amounting to 127 million euros