irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $273KThe French Dual Language Fund (Including FDLP-NY) provides high-quality bilingual education to children in public schools across the U.S.
- #2 $240KEtant donnes Contemporary Art aims to strengthen ties between France and the U.S. in the field of contemporary art by fostering active collaboration and encouraging long-lasting partnerships between French visual artists, curators, and collectives and American curators and cultural institutions. The fund supports the discovery of emerging talents, while also sustaining interest in established artists.
named programs · 21 · from sources
What they call their work
Albertine Cinema / Films on the Green
Annual free French film festival in New York City parks
Albertine Cinémathèque
Provides French cinema resources to American universities and colleges
Albertine Dance / FUSED
Grants program supporting collaborative contemporary dance projects between French and American artists and organizations, including touring and creative development grants
Albertine Museums & Heritage
Supports French museums and heritage institutions in their American projects
Albertine Music
Supports musical collaborations between French and American artists and ensembles
Albertine New Media / French Immersion
Brings French creators of VR and immersive experiences to the United States
Albertine Theater
Fosters innovative artistic collaborations and co-productions in theater between France and the U.S.
Albertine Translation
Funds English translations of French and Francophone literature across all genres
Albertine Visual Arts / Etant donnés
Strengthens ties in contemporary art by fostering collaboration between French and American artists, curators, and institutions
CinéSchool
Offers free film screenings adapted for elementary and middle school students
Community College in France
Offers transformative educational opportunities in France for underrepresented U.S. students
French Dual Language Fund
Expands and strengthens French dual language education programs in U.S. public schools
French Heritage Language Program
Provides bilingual education to children in U.S. public schools
French in Higher Education
Supports innovation in French and Francophone studies at American universities
Future Teachers Program
Trains a new generation of French teachers using French-speaking Americans
Lafayette Fellowship
Supports graduate studies in France for young leaders
Night of Ideas
24-hour virtual marathon of philosophical debate and artistic performances across the U.S.
Oui Design!
Develops creative exchange in design between France and the United States
Transatlantic Mobility Program
Increases student mobility between American and French higher education institutions
Transatlantic Research Partnership
Supports multidisciplinary research collaborations between young researchers in France and the U.S.
Villa Albertine Residencies
Network of artist and scholar residencies spanning France and the United States
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Performing Arts Production Support 3 activities
- Funding French-American dance collaborations and performancesProvides grants for collaborative dance projects between French and U.S.-based artists, including artist-in-residence programs, co-productions, tours of large-scale productions, and support for U.S. premieres and international festival presentations. Has awarded over $2 million to more than 220 projects since 2004.
- Funding collaborative music projects between French and American artistsSupports joint musical endeavors in jazz and classical music across genres, funding commissions, U.S. premieres of French works, master classes, workshops, short-term residencies, and touring projects requiring at least three U.S. performances. Also connects musicians with youth audiences via French For All.
- Funding innovative theater co-productions between French and American artistsAwards grants to support experimental and collaborative theater projects and co-productions that foster creative dialogue between French and American performers, directors, and companies.
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Cultural Exchange and Mutual Understanding Programs 2 activities
- Delivering public cultural programming and professional developmentOrganizes public events, publishes an online magazine, and runs over 15 professional programs annually to support collaboration among French and American creatives in arts and ideas.
- Strengthening French-American collaboration in contemporary artSupports partnerships between French and American artists, curators, and cultural institutions in the field of contemporary art through collaborative projects, exhibitions, and exchanges.
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Artist Support Grants 2 activities
- Funding English translation of French and Francophone literatureSupports the translation of French and Francophone works into English through the Albertine Translation program, awarding grants up to $7,000 per project and two annual $5,000 prizes for fiction/poetry/comics and non-fiction translations.
- Funding French creators of immersive media in the United StatesSupports French creators and producers of VR, AR, 360 videos, video games, and location-based experiences through the French Immersion program, awarding $1,000 grants to individuals presenting projects at U.S. festivals.
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Art Museum Funding and Support 1 activity
- Funding French-American cultural exchange through grant programsAdministers grant programs supporting artistic, literary, and educational collaboration between the United States and France, including in the performing and visual arts, cinema, translation, and secondary and higher education. Funds festivals, residencies, and cultural initiatives that strengthen Franco-American ties.
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Film Distribution and Screening Programs 1 activity
- Offering free French film screenings for K-8 studentsRuns the CinéSchool program, which provides free French film screenings and related educational content for elementary and middle school students in the United States.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Operating cultural residency programs for French and American professionalsProvides approximately 60 annual cultural residencies for artists, researchers, and cultural professionals between France and the United States through Villa Albertine, including physical locations such as Villa San Francisco opened in 2020.
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Research and Scholarly Fellowship Support 1 activity
- Supporting collaborative research among early-career researchers in France and the U.S.Funds multidisciplinary research collaborations between emerging scholars in France and the United States across humanities, STEM, and science-for-society fields.
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College Preparatory Secondary Education 1 activity
- Supporting francophone immigrant and heritage students academically and culturallyOffers academic support, college preparation, AP coursework, and arts programming focused on West African and Caribbean cultures for francophone immigrant and heritage students in the U.S.
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Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
- Training new French language teachers and supporting language assistantsPrepares new French educators through a dual Master’s Degree program with French and American universities and awards 200 annual scholarships for American language assistants to teach in France.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Providing bilingual French-English education in U.S. public schoolsSupports French dual language education in 182 public schools across 30 U.S. states, with a focus on Title 1 schools, through the French Dual Language Fund and French Heritage Language Program, promoting bilingualism and access to French language learning from preschool through higher education.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$5.65M
Contributions & grants$5.48M97%
Program service revenue$43K1%
Investment income$124K2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$4.76M
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$227K
Grants paid out$2.28M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$9.00M
Cash$4.16M
Investments$4.02M
Liabilities$78K
Net assets$8.92M
Liquid reserves20.6 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -17.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAURENT AUFFRET | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 38 | $125K |
board members · 20
- Adrienne Halpern — SECRETARY
- Alain Bernard — TRUSTEE
- Alexandra Lauvaux — TRUSTEE
- Aurlie Cauchy — TRUSTEE
- Bernard Manuel — TRUSTEE
- Charles Cohen — TRUSTEE
- Chris Allexandre — TRUSTEE
- Claire Simier-Karsevar — TRUSTEE
- Clmence Boissonnas-Molin — TRUSTEE
- Cynthia Reed — TRUSTEE
- Dolly Chammas — TRUSTEE
- Leah Pisar — TRUSTEE
- Mamadou-Abou Sarr — TRUSTEE
- Melanie Desliens-Flint — TRUSTEE
- Patrick Pagni — CHAIR
- Pierre-Olivier Bouee — TRUSTEE
- Slawomir Krupa — VICE-CHAIR
- Stephane Ducroizet — TRUSTEE
- Stephane Haimo — TRUSTEE
- Xavier Volatier — TREASURER
relationships · 41
Who they work with
- Albert & Elaine Borchard Foundation Funder — Supports the French For All initiative
- Albertine Foundation France Network — Related entity operating in France under the Albertine Foundation network.
- Albertine Foundation France Network — Sister organization supporting shared mission of French-American exchange
- CNC Partner — Partner in launching the French Immersion program to support French producers and creators of immersive media projects.
- Centre National de la Musique Partner — Supports the Albertine Music grant program.
- Chanel Inc. Funder — Supports the French For All initiative
- Cie L'Oublié(e) Partner — Partner organization associated with 2023 FUSED grant recipient Raphaëlle Boitel.
- Clarence Westbury Foundation Funder — Supports the French For All initiative
- Cultural Services of the French Embassy Partner — Co-launched and co-manages the French Immersion grant program to support French creators in new media.
- FDLP-NY Partner — Partner in administering the French Dual Language Fund for bilingual education in public schools.
- Florence Gould Foundation Funder — Provides financial support for the Albertine Translation program.
- Fonds de Dotation Transatlantique Government — Hosts Albertine Foundation France, established in June 2021.
- Fonds de Dotation Transatlantique Partner — Hosts Albertine Foundation France as a donor-advised fund and administers donations in France.
- French Embassy in the United States Partner — Jointly supports innovation in French and Francophone Studies in higher education.
- French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs Government — Initiating government ministry for Villa Albertine
- French Ministry of Culture Government — Supports the Albertine Dance / FUSED program.
- French Ministry of Culture Partner — Supports the Albertine Music grant program.
- Institut Français Partner — Partner in launching and supporting the French Immersion program for French creators in new media.
- Institut français Partner — Partners with Albertine Foundation to promote French and Francophone literature through translation support programs.
- Institut français Partner — Supports the Albertine Dance / FUSED program.
- Institut français Partner — Supports the Albertine Music grant program.
- Jane & Alfred Ross Foundation Funder — Supports the French For All initiative
- Jeannine Manuel Foundation Funder — Supports the French For All initiative
- John & Cynthia Reed Foundation Funder — Supports the French For All initiative
- Joly Family Foundation Funder — Supports the French For All initiative
- L’Oréal USA Funder — Supports the French For All initiative
- Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs Government — Collaborates with Albertine Foundation to support the translation and dissemination of French literature in English.
- Ministry of Culture (France) Government — Supporting government ministry for Villa Albertine
- NYC Parks Partner — Co-organizes Films on the Green, an annual free French film festival in New York City parks.
- Services Culturels de l’Ambassade de France aux USA Partner — Collaborates on cultural and educational exchange initiatives between France and the United States.
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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.
- Decentralized Residency Model for Cultural Immersionmethodology: decentralized_residency_modelBy allowing residents to choose multiple U.S. cities based on their creative needs rather than concentrating them in one location, the foundation increases the depth and diversity of cross-cultural engagement, because distributed immersion exposes artists to a broader range of American cultural contexts and communities.
- Equity-Focused Expansion of French Language Educationmethodology: equity-focused_language_accessBy funding French dual-language programs in underserved and Title 1 public schools, the foundation increases equitable access to bilingual education, because targeting under-resourced communities addresses systemic disparities in language learning opportunities.
- Expert-Led, Genre-Specific Grant Evaluationmethodology: expert-committee-selectionBy using independent expert committees and separate juries for different genres (e.g., jazz vs. classical), the foundation ensures high artistic quality and contextual relevance in grantmaking, because specialized evaluation recognizes distinct creative criteria and supports authentic cross-cultural representation.
- Support for Emerging Creators via U.S. Festival Platformsmethodology: emerging-creator-support-through-festival-participationBy funding emerging French creators in new and immersive media to participate in U.S. festivals, the foundation amplifies visibility and professional networks, because festival platforms provide critical exposure, peer exchange, and innovation validation in the American cultural ecosystem.