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FRIENDS OF THE DOMAINE DE CHANTILLY INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 453548631 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE T30 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Small ($100K-$1M) · fodchantilly.org
revenue
$805K
expenses
$484K
net assets
$727K
employees
1
program ratio
66%
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE A WIDER KNOWLEDGE OF THE DOMAINE DE CHANTILLY AND ENGAGE AN INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY OF BENEFACTORS TO PRESEVE AND SUPPORT THE EXCEPTIONAL HISTORIC SITE OF THE DOMAINE DE CHANTILLY AS WELL AS ITS WORLD-CLASS ART COLLECTION.

profile · synthesized from sources

FRIENDS OF THE DOMAINE DE CHANTILLY INC supports the preservation and promotion of the Domaine de Chantilly, a historic site in France with a world-class art collection. The organization raises awareness and funds for restoration projects, particularly the renovation of the Logis Galleries, and sponsors educational programming about the site's cultural and historical significance. It engages an international community of donors to support these efforts.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $184K
    SPECIAL EVENTS: THE FRIENDS OF THE DOMAINE DE CHANTILLY CARRIES OUT OR SPONSORS SPECIAL EVENTS DESIGNED TO INFORM AND EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND MEMBERS REGARDING THE HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THE DOMAINE DE CHANTILLY AND TO PROVIDE CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE HISTORICAL SITE.
named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Logis Galleries Renovation
Supports the restoration of the seven historic Logis Galleries at Chantilly, including conservation of paintings and frames, replication of period-appropriate wall fabrics, and improved lighting
Special Events and Educational Programming
Organizes events and produces a weekly video series (in French with English subtitles) to educate the public about the art, history, and ongoing restoration of the Domaine de Chantilly
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Art Museum Funding and Support 1 activity
    • Funding exhibitions and scholarly programs at Domaine de Chantilly
      Provides financial support for temporary exhibitions, publications, conservation projects, research, and scholarly activities at the Château de Chantilly, including major shows on historical figures and artists such as François Ier, Poussin, Dürer, Ingres, Rembrandt, Géricault, and the School of Fontainebleau. Also funds annual programming in the Gallery of Prints and Drawings.
  • Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
    • Hosting annual gala dinners and special commemorative events
      Organizes high-profile fundraising galas and special events at the Château de Chantilly and other historic venues, including an annual gala dinner since 2017, inaugural and bicentenary celebrations for the Duke d’Aumale, and themed dinners at Palais-Royal and the Great Stables to support exhibitions and raise international awareness.
  • Endowment and Gift Fund Management 1 activity
    • Managing and endowing cultural preservation through the Prince Amyn Aga Khan Fund
      Established and manages the Prince Amyn Aga Khan Fund, which disburses annual earnings to support exhibitions, restorations, acquisitions, research, and scholarly initiatives at the Domaine de Chantilly, with founding contributions from Board members and Prince Amyn Aga Khan.
  • Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
    • Organizing public and member-focused cultural events and programs
      Hosts curator-led tours, private viewings, lectures by renowned scholars, exclusive site visits, festive receptions, and behind-the-scenes access for members and donors at Chantilly and partner institutions. Includes co-hosted talks at The Morgan Library & Museum, The Frick Collection, and the French Institute Alliance Française in New York.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Curating and preserving art, library, and archival collections
      Maintains the Musée Condé’s original display as arranged by the Duke d’Aumale, preserves 7,000 Old Master paintings, drawings, and prints, and stewards a library of 50,000 volumes from the 10th century onward. Conducts restoration of portraits, frames, and rare books, and produces weekly video content highlighting collection stories and renovations.
    • Funding restoration and renovation of historic spaces and collections
      Awards grants for the restoration of historic interiors, artworks, rare books, manuscripts, furniture, and decorative arts at the Domaine de Chantilly, including the Great Stables (2018), Salon d'Orléans – Chantilly Porcelain Gallery (2021–2022), Private Suites of the Duke and Duchess d’Aumale (2019), and ongoing renovation of the seven Logis Galleries with updated lighting, wall hangings, and frame restorations.
    • Operating equestrian performances and equine heritage programs
      Hosts over 150 annual equestrian performances and demonstrations at the Great Stables performed by an in-house troupe of seven riders, celebrates Chantilly’s equestrian legacy, and provides the Great Stables as a venue for horse races at the Chantilly tracks.
    • Preserving and maintaining historic gardens and landscapes
      Maintains nearly 300 acres of historic gardens at the Domaine de Chantilly, including André Le Nôtre’s French Gardens, Grand Canal, waterworks, the 18th-century Anglo-Chinese Garden and Hamlet, and the 19th-century English Garden, Isle of Love, and associated pavilions like the Temple of Venus.
    • Sponsoring exhibitions on Chantilly's history and collections
      Organizes and sponsors thematic exhibitions at the Château de Chantilly focusing on its cultural heritage, including shows on the First French Empire, the pink diamond "Le Grand Condé," Queen Caroline Murat’s art collection, Napoleon-related archives, and the complete presentation of the 17th-century graphic arts collection.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$805K
Contributions & grants$680K84%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$11K1%
Other revenue$114K
expenses
Total expenses$484K
Program expenses66%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising30%
Salaries & benefits$142K
Grants paid out$184K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$744K
Cash$81K
Investments$330K
Liabilities$17K
Net assets$727K
Liquid reserves10.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +91.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 12
  • DANIEL THIERRY — DIRECTOR
  • DR SUSAN E KENDALL — DIRECTOR
  • ELIZABETH M EVEILLARD — DIRECTOR
  • HENRI LOYRETTE — DIRECTOR
  • ISHTAR MEJANES — DIRECTOR
  • JAMES C MARLAS — DIRECTOR
  • LIONEL SAUVAGE — DIRECTOR
  • MARYVONNE PINAULT — DIRECTOR
  • NATHALIE BRUNEL — DIRECTOR
  • NAZLIN PEPERMINTWALA — TEASURER
  • PRINCE AMYN AGA KHAN — CHARIMAN
  • SOPHIE DE BRITO E CUNHA NORTH — DIRECTOR
relationships · 29

Who they work with

  • Alliance Bernstein Partner — Holds and manages the Prince Amyn Aga Khan Fund in a dedicated investment account.
  • Champagne Laurent-Perrier Partner — Generously provided champagne for the cocktail reception at the 2022 anniversary dinner.
  • Château Canon Partner — Donated wines for the 2022 anniversary dinner.
  • Château de Chantilly Partner — Co-hosts exhibitions at the Château de Chantilly, providing venue and curatorial collaboration.
  • Château de Chantilly Partner — Collaborates to sponsor exhibitions on French imperial history and art.
  • Château de Chantilly Partner — Works with Château de Chantilly to preserve and display the historic collections within the estate’s original setting.
  • Château d’Azay-le-Rideau Partner — Collaborated on the temporary exhibition of restored portraits from the Poncins-Biencourt collection.
  • Domaine de Chantilly Partner — Collaborates with Domaine de Chantilly to maintain and promote the Great Stables and its equestrian programming.
  • Domaine de Chantilly Partner — Collaborates with the Domaine de Chantilly to maintain and present the gardens and parks to the public.
  • Domaine de Chantilly – Fondation d’Aumale Partner — Partner organization through which French donors can make tax-beneficial gifts to support the Domaine de Chantilly.
  • Domaine du Pélican Partner — Donated wines for the 2022 anniversary dinner.
  • Découvert Fine Art Partner — Partnered with FODC on a special fundraising initiative in May 2021 for Chantilly’s Gallery of Prints and Drawings.
  • Fondation pour la sauvegarde et le développement du Domaine de Chantilly Network — Formally established by the Fondation to build awareness and support for the Domaine de Chantilly in the United States and abroad.
  • French Consulate Government — Hosted the organization's first event in New York.
  • French Institute Alliance Française Partner — Hosted a lecture event on Meissen porcelain in New York.
  • Institut de France Government — Received a reception for members at the Institut de France.
  • Institut de France Government — Receives membership donations from France via bank transfer under the account holder 'Institut de France'.
  • Institut de France Partner — Represented by Xavier Darcos, who affirmed the Institut’s desire to contribute to Chantilly’s future development and thanked FODC for its support.
  • JPM Chase Bank London Government — Processes international (euro-denominated) financial transactions and wire transfers for donations to the Prince Amyn Aga Khan Fund.
  • JPMorgan Chase Bank Government — Processes U.S.-based financial transactions and wire transfers for donations to the Prince Amyn Aga Khan Fund.
  • Maison Lenôtre Partner — Provided catering services for the 2022 anniversary dinner.
  • Ministry of Culture (France) Government — Hosted the 2022 anniversary dinner at the Palais-Royal under the high patronage of the Minister of Culture, Rima Abdul Malak.
  • Musée Condé Partner — Collaborates with Musée Condé to host exhibitions at the Château de Chantilly.
  • Musée Condé Partner — Collaborates with the Director of the Musée Condé to select and fund cultural and scholarly projects at Chantilly.
  • Musée Condé Partner — Collaborates with the Musée Condé in maintaining and presenting the art collection at Château de Chantilly.
  • Musée Condé Partner — Represented by Director Mathieu Deldicque, who spoke about current and upcoming projects at Chantilly and expressed appreciation for FODC’s support.
  • Röbbig München Partner — Co-organized a lecture on Meissen porcelain in New York.
  • The Frick Collection Partner — Co-hosted a panel discussion on the Duke d’Aumale and the art collections at Chantilly.
  • The Morgan Library & Museum Partner — Co-hosted a talk on Italian Renaissance drawings from Chantilly and The Morgan collections.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Cultivating Thematic Benefactor Communities
    methodology: cultivating_thematic_benefactor_communities
    By engaging donors around shared passions in historic preservation, fine art, landscape design, and equestrian heritage, we build sustained international philanthropic support because aligned interests foster deeper emotional and financial commitment to the Domaine de Chantilly.
  • Endowment-Based Cultural Preservation
    methodology: endowment_model
    By preserving principal donations in perpetuity and using investment earnings to fund projects, we ensure long-term financial sustainability for cultural preservation because stable, predictable funding enables sustained conservation and public access.
  • Historically Accurate Restoration and Exhibition
    methodology: historically_accurate_restoration
    By restoring galleries and reconstructing exhibitions using period-accurate materials, modern lighting, and scholarly reattribution, we enhance public and academic understanding of the Duke d’Aumale’s legacy because authenticity deepens engagement and educational impact.