French-American Cultural Foundation is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (A60) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2022, French-American Cultural Foundation employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. French-American Cultural Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, French-American Cultural Foundation generated $504.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $547.8k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.5% per year over the past 4 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO FACILITATE CULTURAL EXCHANGES THROUGH CULTURAL EVENTS LINKING FRANCE AND THE U.S.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE FRENCH-AMERICAN CULTURAL FOUNDATION EXTENDED, EXPANDED AND FURTHERED OUR MISSION OF PROMOTING THE FRENCH-AMERICAN RELATIONSHIP THROUGH PROGRAMMING WITH PROMINENT INSTITUTIONS SUCH AS CHATEAU DE VERSAILLES, INSTITUT MARIE CURIE, INSTITUT PAUL BOCUSE, THE MUSEE DES ARTS DECORATIFS, MUSEE NATIONAL DE LA MARINE, THE HOUSTON BALLET, MERIDIAN INTERNATIONAL CENTER, THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WOMEN IN THE ARTS, THE EMBASSY OF FRANCE, THE US EMBASSY IN PARIS, THE US DEPARTMENT OF STATE, AMERICAN LIBRARY IN PARIS AND MOUNT VERNON AMONG OTHERS. THE YEAR'S WORK AND PROGRAMS ENTAILED WORKING WITH EXISTING PARTNERSHIPS, IDENTIFYING NEW PARTNERS AND ELEVATING THE FOUNDATION'S WORK WITH THE EMBASSY OF FRANCE TO ALLOW FOR BROADENING OF OUR AUDIENCES ON BOTH SIDES OF THE ATLANTIC. WE EXECUTED AN IN-PERSON AND ONLINE SYMPOSIUM CUISINE AS DIPLOMACY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE CHIEF OF PROTOCOL, CHIEF CURATOR OF VERSAILLES BERTRAND RONDOT, HISTORIAN LIBBY O'CONNELL. WE SUPPORTED PUBLICATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE BOOK, SOUVENIRS OF THE RIVIERA BY CLARICE SMITH AND DAVID BRUCE SMITH. THE BOOK PROJECT LINKED US TO MAJOR U.S. ART AND HISTORIC INSTITUTIONS WITH ENDORSEMENTS AS REFERENCED ON OUR WEBSITE. ALSO, OUR EFFORTS IN FRANCE EXPANDED WITH A BOARD VISIT TO INSTITUT BOCUSE TO LEARN OF, SO TO ADVANCE, THEIR RESEARCH REGARDING NUTRITION AND CANCER. WORKING WITH OUR 20 FRANCE BASED PARTNERS, AND 23 U.S. PARTNERS, WE IDENTIFY AND THEN DEVELOP PROGRAM CONTENT. OUR ONGOING PROJECTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: SAVOIR FAIRE AND INNOVATION, CUISINE AS SCIENCE, LAFAYETTE - THE MAN, MYTH, ADVENTURE, INSTITUT CURIE FUTURE DISCOVERIES IN BIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY TO TREAT METASTATIC CANCERS. THE VERSAILLES RELATIONSHIP DEEPENED AS WE AIDED THEM TO EXPAND THE NUMBERS OF AMERICAN SUPPORTERS AND AUDIENCE BY PARTICIPATION IN 2 TRIPS IN APRIL AND OCTOBER OF 2022.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Timothy Touchette Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Claire Dwoskin Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Aaron Lewis Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Heather Larrison Trustee | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Kristen Lund Trustee | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Jacqui Michel Trustee | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $44,217 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $459,691 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $503,908 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $29 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $270 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $504,207 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $15,000 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $103,140 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $188,629 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $56,589 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $31,269 |
Payroll taxes | $17,912 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $3,975 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,650 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $75,128 |
Office expenses | $10,614 |
Information technology | $1,479 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $7,119 |
Travel | $4,312 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $49,805 |
Interest | $467 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $888 |
Insurance | $2,296 |
All other expenses | $1,400 |
Total functional expenses | $547,846 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $27,270 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $186 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,226 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,680 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $110 |
Total assets | $33,472 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $33,472 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $33,472 |