Fondation de France
The Fondation de France ("Foundation of 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, which was established in 1969, is a member of the Network of European Foundations for Innovative Cooperation.[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[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c Fondation de France: (English) Archived 2010-01-28 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Network of European Foundations (NEF)" (PDF). Network of European Foundations (NEF). Oct 25, 2007. p. 5. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 7, 2014. Retrieved April 4, 2014.
Further reading[]
- Pavillon, Emmanuelle. (1995). La Fondation de France: 1969-1994 : l'invention d'un mécénat contemporain. Paris: Anthropos. ISBN 978-2-7178-2789-7; OCLC 34564611
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Categories:
- Non-profit organizations based in France
- Foundations based in France
- 1969 establishments in France
- France stubs