Fondation de France
Logo of the Foundation de France.
The Foundation de 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]
Description
The Foundation is member of the Network of European Foundations for Innovative Cooperation and was established in 1969.[1] 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).[2]
References
Further reading
- Pavillon, Emmanuelle. (1995). La Fondation de France: 1969-1994 : l'invention d'un mécénat contemporain. Paris: Anthropos. 10-ISBN 2-7178-2789-7; 13-ISBN 978-2-7178-2789-7; OCLC 34564611