Fondation de France

Fondation de France

Fondation de France was established in 1969. Charles de Gaulle and André Malraux initiated its formation to expand organized philanthropy inside France. The entity operates as a public-interest foundation that receives bequests and manages assets on behalf of donors. Its deployment spans equities, bonds, and banking products that meet ESG standards. The foundation also holds a minority position in Patrizia Paneuropean Property Limited Partnership and owns the 17th-century Château de Sassenage, which was transferred in 1971. Additional exposures include the Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain collection and operating stakes such as France Active. Activity covers France and other European countries plus cross-border work through affiliated entities. The organization employs 227 people at its Paris headquarters. It maintains related structures including Friends of Fondation de France in the United States, Fondation de France Asia in Hong Kong, and Fondation de France UK. September 2024 events included a speaking role at Founders' Day in Paris on collective intelligence and philanthropic impact plus panel participation at Cité de la réussite. Governance separates investment decisions from grant-making through a finance committee that includes external members such as Yves Perrier. This structure allows the foundation to retain control over legacy assets while partnering with banks including BNP Paribas Wealth Management and Edmond de Rothschild Group for portfolio execution.