American Society of the French Legion of Honor Inc
Accepts applications
American Society of the French Legion of Honor Inc is a private foundation in Goshen, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $172,626 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $20,626. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$172,626
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$20,626
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $212,816 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $212,816 | 20 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $172,626 | 16 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Elodie Massaro 385 Main Street, Goshen, NY 10924 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 439-0205 |
| What to submit | No specific form is required. Information outlining applicants' activities must be submitted. |
| Restrictions | Grants are awarded to organizations that promote an appreciation of french culture and literature in the U.S., an appreciation of culture in france, and to those who strengthen friendship and goodwill relations between the U.S. And france. |
What American Society of the French Legion of Honor Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York. It also paid $22,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | $60,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $20,626 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $20,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cottey College | Support of exchange program | $20,626 |
| Oeuvres Sociales du Grand Chancelier-Maisons D'education de la Legion D'hon | Support of educational program | $20,000 |
| Caf America (Sport Dans la Ville) | Support of exchange program | $10,000 |
| Ecoles D'art Americaines de Fontainebleau | Support of exchange program | $10,000 |
| French American Academy | Support of educational program | $10,000 |
| French Heritage Society | Support of exchange program | $10,000 |
| French Institutealliance Francaise | Support of cultural program | $10,000 |
| French-American School of New York | Support of educational program | $10,000 |
| French-American School of Rhode Island | Support of educational program | $10,000 |
| International School of Boston | Support of educational program | $10,000 |
| Lycee Francais de New York | Support of educational program | $10,000 |
| Moliere in the Park | Support of cultural program | $10,000 |
| US Air Force Academy | Support of exchange program | $10,000 |
| US Military Academy | Support of exchange program | $10,000 |
| US Naval Academy Foundation | Support of exchange program | $10,000 |
| Societe Des Membres de la Legion D'honneur | Support of educational program | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Guy N Wildenstein
- Rick Goings
- Hon Nicole Hirsh
- John Fort Crawford
- Hon Howard Leach
- Marc-Andre Poirier
- Nina Zagat
- Francoise Cestac
- Christopher Forbes
- Isabelle Jouanneau-Fertig
- Eric Ripert
- Elizabeth Stribling
- Antoine Treuille
Questions people ask
Does American Society of the French Legion of Honor Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does American Society of the French Legion of Honor Inc give?
$172,626 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs American Society of the French Legion of Honor Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Guy N Wildenstein (President), Rick Goings (Vice President/Treasurer), Hon Nicole Hirsh (Vice President/Secretary) and John Fort Crawford (Vice President) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does American Society of the French Legion of Honor Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and international.