FAQ

In this section, find all the answers to your questions about the Fondation de France.

Fondation de France created the first regional philanthropic network in France.

Involvement on a local level is essential to Fondation de France’s philanthropic activities. In order to work as closely as possible with local stakeholders, it has created a network of six regional foundations throughout France.

Creating a foundation or fund requires complying with the legislation in force governing entities in different forms.

Setting aside tax aspects and the legal status of the founder, there is no difference between an individual and a corporate foundation or fund.

In France, a foundation or fund is a fundraising organization created by one or several donors from the private sector, which serves the public interest and is not for profit.

Donor-advised funds, also known as “sheltered foundations,” rely on the know-how of the “sheltering” foundation.

Setting up a donor-advised fund with Fondation de France is the most simple, practical and reliable solution to support a charitable cause.

A Fondation de France donor-advised fund does not have its own legal personality. Fondation de France takes on legal responsibility.

All you need to do to find a Fondation de France donor-advised fund is to look up the directory which lists them all.