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AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE LOUVRE INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 522376786 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A115 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Medium ($1M-$10M) · aflouvre.org
revenue
$9.7M
expenses
$9.5M
net assets
$13.1M
employees
8
volunteers
19
program ratio
90%
mission · from form 990

TO SOLICIT FUNDS FOR, MAKE GRANTS TO SUPPORT AND RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS IN THE UNITED STATES OF THE LOUVRE MUSEUM AND ITS EXTENSIVE COLLECTION OF ART.

profile · synthesized from sources

American Friends of the Louvre Inc. is a U.S.-based nonprofit that raises funds to support the Louvre Museum in Paris and its art collection. The organization solicits donations from American philanthropists, art collectors, and cultural supporters, channeling contributions toward major museum initiatives such as gallery renovations, conservation projects, and the creation of new departments. It also fosters public awareness of the Louvre’s collections among American audiences.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Chairman’s Circle
U.S.-based donor membership offering annual trips to France and domestic art tours in exchange for contributions of $10,000
Conservation of Peter Paul Rubens’ “Marie de’ Medici Cycle”
Fundraising effort to conserve Rubens’ 24-painting cycle depicting the life of Marie de’ Medici, a centerpiece of the Louvre’s French painting collection
International Council
Global membership program for philanthropists and art collectors that supports the Louvre’s international initiatives and includes exclusive trips and access to the museum
Renovation of the Roman Galleries
Project to restore and re-present the Louvre’s collection of over 40,000 Roman artifacts spanning from the 2nd century BCE to the 4th century CE
The New Byzantine and Eastern Christian Art Department
Fundraising initiative to consolidate 14,000 works into a unified 3,000-square-meter gallery space in the Louvre’s Denon Wing
Young Patrons Circle
Membership program for individuals under 40 that provides access to art events, private collections, and VIP benefits at art fairs in New York and beyond
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Art Museum Funding and Support 3 activities
    • Facilitating corporate partnerships for Louvre programming
      Develops collaborative programs with corporations to fund and support the Louvre’s cultural, educational, and public initiatives, leveraging private-sector resources for museum activities.
    • Facilitating donation of artworks from U.S. donors to the Louvre
      Enables American donors to contribute artworks to the Musée du Louvre, managing the donation process with consultation from the Louvre for artistically significant items.
    • Funding operations and artistic heritage programs at the Louvre Museum
      Awards grants and raises funds to support the Musée du Louvre, including providing over €14 million annually through the Louvre Endowment Fund established in 2009. These funds generate capital and annual income for the preservation and promotion of the Louvre's artistic heritage.
  • Donor-Advised Fund Grantmaking 1 activity
    • Accepting and processing diverse forms of charitable donations
      Receives and acknowledges tax-deductible gifts including cash (checks, credit cards), publicly traded securities, IRA charitable rollovers (up to $100,000 annually for donors age 70½+), and tangible personal property such as artworks—subject to Louvre approval on a case-by-case basis.
  • Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
    • Co-organizing exhibitions and scholarly collaborations with U.S. museums
      Collaborates with U.S. institutions on major exhibitions such as 'Guillaume Lethière' and 'Caspar David Friedrich: The Soul of Nature,' supporting curatorial work, scholarly research, and educational programming that explore themes like identity and cultural hybridity.
  • Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
    • Hosting fundraising events and donor engagement programs in the U.S.
      Organizes events in New York and an annual fundraising benefit through the Young Patrons Circle to advance fundraising goals and cultivate American support for the Louvre.
  • Cultural Exchange and Mutual Understanding Programs 1 activity
    • Supporting professional development and research residencies for Louvre staff
      Enables Louvre curators and staff to conduct research in the U.S., such as a residency program in Los Angeles utilizing resources at the Getty and other California museums, enhancing institutional knowledge and transatlantic collaboration.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Building international donor communities and membership structures
      Established the International Council (2007) and the Chairman’s Circle (2004) to cultivate a global network of supporters, particularly in the United States, to sustain long-term engagement with the Louvre.
    • Funding provenance research for art restitution
      Provides financial support for scholarly research led by art historian Emmanuelle Polack on artworks acquired by the Louvre during the Nazi Occupation (1940–1944), with the goal of identifying works subject to restitution.
    • Funding specific restoration and public space improvement campaigns at the Louvre
      Finances targeted initiatives such as the 2025 Tous Mécènes campaign to restore historic benches and install new seating in the Tuileries Garden, demonstrating a focus on funding discrete public-facing improvement projects at the Louvre.
    • Organizing international cultural trips and exclusive access events
      Plans and hosts international council trips, such as a visit to Greece featuring exclusive access to museums and private collections in Athens and Hydra, to engage supporters and strengthen international connections.
    • Supporting publication of scholarly research on Louvre collections
      Funds academic outputs such as the 2025 publication of a catalogue on the Summer Apartments of Queen Anne of Austria, made possible through the Mark Pigott Lecture and Research Fund.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$9.72M
Contributions & grants$8.35M86%
Program service revenue$944K10%
Investment income$501K5%
Other revenue$-81K
expenses
Total expenses$9.45M
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$669K
Grants paid out$8.16M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$23.01M
Cash$3.81M
Investments$9.70M
Liabilities$9.92M
Net assets$13.08M
Liquid reserves17.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +21.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
THOMAS E MOORE III EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $217K
board members · 19
  • ANDREW BARTH — DIRECTOR
  • BECCA CASON THRASH — VICE CHAIR/DIRECTOR
  • CHRISTOPHER FORBES — CHAIRMAN/DIRECTOR
  • CYNTHIA FRIEDMAN — DIRECTOR
  • FIONA CIBANI — DIRECTOR
  • FRANCOISE MILLER — DIRECTOR
  • HENRI DE CASTRIES — DIRECTOR
  • JAKE LEWTAN — DIRECTOR
  • JOAN KAHN — DIRECTOR
  • LAURENCE DES CARS — PRESIDENT
  • LIONEL SAUVAGE — DIRECTOR
  • MANUEL CAMELO — DIRECTOR
  • MARC LADREIT DE LACHARRIERE — DIRECTOR
  • MAX BLUMBERG — DIRECTOR
  • NAOMA TATE — DIRECTOR
  • NESRINE METHLOUTHI — DIRECTOR
  • PATRICK A GERSCHEL — TREASURER/DIRECTOR
  • STANISLAUS DE QUERCIZE — DIRECTOR
  • VLADIMIR JEAN-FRITZNER GALIOTHE — TREASURER/DIRECTOR
relationships · 38

Who they work with

  • American Friends of the Louvre Partner — Organization that receives bequests and planned gifts to support the Louvre.
  • Art Institute of Chicago Partner — Collaborates on exhibitions, scholarly research, and educational initiatives
  • Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Partner — Collaborates on exhibitions, scholarly research, and educational initiatives
  • Denver Art Museum Partner — Collaborates on exhibitions, scholarly research, and educational initiatives
  • French Ministry of Culture Government — Works under the oversight of the French Ministry of Culture in the review and acceptance of donated artworks.
  • Genesee Mountain Foundation Funder — Supports the organization through grants, as indicated by the association with Kevin and Lynn McDonald
  • Getty Partner — Host institution for Louvre staff participating in the LA Residency program funded by American Friends of the Louvre.
  • Getty Museum Partner — Collaborates on exhibitions, scholarly research, and educational initiatives
  • High Museum of Art Partner — Collaborates on exhibitions, scholarly research, and educational initiatives
  • Institute for the Study of the Ancient World Partner — Collaborates on exhibitions, scholarly research, and educational initiatives
  • International Council Network — Member group participating in curated cultural trips and programs
  • International Council of the Louvre Partner — Collaborated with AFL to raise funds for the Francisco de Zurbarán retrospective exhibition at the Louvre.
  • JHM Foundation Funder — Named donor supporting the organization's activities
  • Judy and Peter Kovler Funder — Provided a grant supporting restitution research on artworks acquired by the Louvre during the Nazi Occupation.
  • Kimbell Art Museum Partner — Collaborates on exhibitions, scholarly research, and educational initiatives
  • LOUVRE MUSEUM Partner — Primary beneficiary of fundraising, grants, and public awareness efforts.
  • Legion of Honor Partner — Collaborates on exhibitions, scholarly research, and educational initiatives
  • Leon Levy Foundation Funder — Named donor supporting the organization's activities
  • Lionel Sauvage Funder — Former AFL board member and donor who, with his family, established the LA Residency program for Louvre staff.
  • Louvre Museum Partner — Collaborates with the Louvre Museum as a core institutional partner in advancing shared cultural and artistic goals.
  • Louvre Museum Partner — Collaborates with the Louvre Museum to support its programs and initiatives
  • Louvre Museum Partner — Primary institutional partner; AFL raises funds and provides support for exhibitions, conservation, research, and infrastructure projects at the museum.
  • Louvre Museum Partner — Provides financial support to the Louvre Museum through the Louvre Endowment Fund.
  • Mark C. Pigott Funder — Established the Mark Pigott Lecture and Research Fund, which supports scholarly publications at the Louvre, including the catalogue on Anne of Austria’s Summer Apartments.
  • Metropolitan Museum of Art Partner — Collaborates on exhibitions, scholarly research, and educational initiatives
  • Morgan Library and Museum Partner — Collaborates on exhibitions, scholarly research, and educational initiatives
  • Musée du Louvre Partner — Co-founded the International Council and collaborates on international programs and member engagement initiatives.
  • Musée du Louvre Partner — Collaborates with the Musée du Louvre to facilitate donations of artworks from American donors.
  • Musée du Louvre Partner — Consults with the Musée du Louvre prior to accepting gifts of artworks or similar assets with artistic value.
  • Musée du Louvre Partner — Primary institutional partner; receives funding and programmatic support from American Friends of the Louvre.
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strategies · 4

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.

  • Integrated Fundraising and Advocacy for Cultural Access
    methodology: integrated-fundraising-and-advocacy
    By combining fundraising, grantmaking, and public awareness campaigns, the organization advances support for the Louvre Museum because integrated advocacy strengthens transatlantic cultural ties and increases public engagement with the Louvre’s collections in the U.S. and globally.
  • Planned and Legacy Giving for Long-Term Preservation
    methodology: planned_giving
    By encouraging planned giving through estate planning and donor-advised funds, the organization ensures long-term financial sustainability for the Louvre’s art preservation because deferred gifts provide stable future funding aligned with enduring cultural stewardship.
  • Targeted Philanthropy by Strategic Program Area
    methodology: targeted giving by program area
    By directing donor contributions to specific strategic areas—Collections, Accessibility, and Palace and Gardens Maintenance—the organization structurally supports the Louvre’s mission because focused giving ensures measurable impact on preservation, public access, and institutional integrity.
  • Youth and Next-Generation Engagement Model
    methodology: young_leadership_council
    By engaging young professionals and art enthusiasts under 40 through social and cultural events, the organization cultivates long-term donor relationships and sustained support because early involvement builds lasting affinity with the Louvre’s mission.