What FONDATION FALRET does

FONDATION FALRET is a French non-profit foundation (Fondation Reconnue d'Utilit\xe9 Publique by decree of February 22, 2023) that delivers social and medico-social services to people with mental health challenges. Founded in 1841 by Dr. Jean-Pierre Falret, a pioneer credited with contributing to France's 1838 mental health law, the foundation operates approximately 62 specialized establishments — including CHRS, MAS, FAM, ESAT, SAVS, SAMSAH, day centers, adapted enterprises, and mutual-aid groups — primarily in the \xcele-de-France region, serving roughly 5,695 adults, adolescents, and children annually with a workforce of 872 professionals and volunteers.

The service portfolio spans the full continuum from accommodation and therapeutic care to professional integration and social reintegration, organized around a three-part mission of "Accueillir / R\xe9tablir / Int\xe9grer" (Welcome / Restore / Integrate). Specialized offerings include the JEFpsy program for children of parents with mental illness, the ESAT COTRA concierge services that place workers with psychological disabilities in ordinary work environments, and adapted enterprises such as the Au Petit Colibri restaurant.

The organization is funded through a mixed model combining French state/ARS financing for medico-social services, individual donations (tax-deductible at 75% up to \u20ac1,000 and 66% above per French law), legacies and bequests, IFI wealth-tax donations, corporate patronage and skills-based sponsorship, and partnerships with media and corporate entities. Governance is anchored by a board led by President Philippe Fabre Falret (a descendant of the founder) and Directrice G\xe9n\xe9rale Sandrine Broutin, with operational independence maintained through membership in France G\xe9n\xe9rosit\xe9s.

Name

FONDATION FALRET

Legal name

FONDATION FALRET

Website

https://falret.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1841

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

FONDATION FALRET is a French public-utility foundation operating 62 medico-social establishments that provide accommodation, care, and professional integration services to approximately 5,695 adults and children with mental health challenges, funded by donations, legacies, and public-sector financing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mental Health and Social Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Palliative Care, Hospice & Serious Illness Support (BPAGACAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Charities & Grantmaking Intermediaries (BPAGAKAE)

Keywords

• Mental health services
• Social rehabilitation
• Supported employment
• Residential care
• Psychosocial support

Headquarters

HQ city

Pantin

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual donations collected via online platform, tax-deductible under French law (75% deduction up to €1000, 66% above).
2. Legs and Bequests: Inheritance gifts from benefactors supporting persons with mental health challenges. Tax advantages for legacy donations.
3. Corporate Patronage and Partnerships: Financial donations, in-kind gifts, skills sponsorship, and media partnerships from companies supporting foundation projects.
4. Tax-Deductible Donations (IFI): Solidarity investment wealth tax donations qualifying for tax deductions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

FONDATION FALRET operates a network of 62 specialized social and medico-social establishments across France that provide accommodation, therapeutic care, and professional/social integration services to people with mental health challenges and adults in social difficulty. Programs span residential care homes, sheltered employment (ESAT), medico-social home support (SAMSAH/SAVS), day centers, mutual aid groups, child welfare, adapted enterprises, and awareness/advocacy events. The foundation is funded through individual donations, legacies, corporate patronage, and institutional funding while delivering services to approximately 5,695 beneficiaries annually.

Product overview

FONDATION FALRET is a healthcare/social services organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of 62+ establishments and services for adults and children with mental health disabilities. The organization operates a unified but differentiated service model comprising: residential care homes (Foyer Falret, Résidence La Colline, Résidence Marie Laurencin, Résidences Les Sources); specialized care facilities (MAS Arnaud); work integration services (ESAT Le Colibri, ESAT COTRA); day programs (BIPOL FALRET); home support services (SAMSAH, SAVS Montaigne, SAVS PARIS); emergency housing (La Marcotte CHRS); youth services (Les Marmousets MECS); peer support groups (GEM); adapted enterprises (Au Petit Colibri restaurant); and advocacy programs (Cap sur la Santé Mentale, Festival POP&PSY). Services span accommodation, healthcare, professional integration, social reintegration, family support, and awareness/advocacy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Care and Accommodation Services Long-term residential accommodation and 24/7 support for adults with mental health disabilities, including specialized care homes (MAS) and social reintegration centers (CHRS) tailored to individual needs.
• Sheltered Employment (ESAT) Services Sheltered employment through ESAT COTRA and ESAT Le Colibri providing professional activity in a protected environment for workers with recognized psychological disabilities, including concierge services and catering/restoration.
• Medico-Social Home Support Services (SAMSAH / SAVS) Home-based medico-social support services (SAMSAH) and social life support services (SAVS) for adults with mental disabilities, providing home visits, accompaniment, and follow-up to maintain autonomy in daily life.
• Day Programs and Therapeutic Centers Day centers including BIPOL Falret (psychoeducation and socio-professional reintegration for adults with bipolar disorders) and La Marcotte (social reintegration for young women during pregnancy and new mothers in precarious situations).
• Child Welfare and Youth Services Child welfare institute (MECS Les Marmousets) providing educational support, and Les Funambules phone helpline and online discussion spaces for psychological support, including programs like JEFpsy for children affected by parental mental illness.
• Adapted Enterprise and Inclusive Workplace (Au Petit Colibri) Adapted enterprise (Entreprise Adaptée L'Envol) operating Au Petit Colibri café-restaurant in Paris 13ème, providing restaurant and catering services in an ordinary work environment for people with recognized disabilities.
• Mutual Aid Groups (GEM) Mutual aid groups (Groupes d'Entraide Mutuelle) providing peer support and social connection for people with mental health disabilities.
• Respite Stays (Séjours Falret - Répit & Parenthèse) Respite stays program (Séjours Falret - Répit & Parenthèse) providing temporary accommodation and support for persons with mental health disabilities and their families/caregivers.
• Art and Wellbeing Programs (L'ART & L'ÊTRE) Art and wellbeing program (L'ART & L'ÊTRE) promoting artistic expression and personal development for people with mental health disabilities.
• Training and Professional Workshops (Ateliers 128) Training and professional development workshops (Ateliers 128) for people with mental health disabilities, supporting skills development and professional integration.
• Mental Health Advocacy Events (Cap sur la Santé Mentale & Festival POP&PSY) Annual public advocacy events including Cap sur la Santé Mentale (multi-day forum at La Défense) and Festival POP&PSY (mental health festival) raising awareness and promoting mental health through cultural events.
• Applied Research Program (Alfapsy) Applied research program (Alfapsy) with annual research call for projects (e.g., 2026 appel à projets) focusing on improving social participation and support practices for people with mental health disabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5695 people supported annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• US CréteilcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 June 2026Sports club partnership for Velo Solidaire project: 1,218 km cycling challenge from Créteil to Mataró (June 26 - July 3, 2026) to raise funds for mental health. Project honors Laurent Fignon, double Tour de France winner. Involves 17 cyclists and 3 accompanists collecting funds for foundation projects.
• GSKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership established October 2015 with ESAT COTRA to open concierge services at GSK premises, staffed by 1 moniteur and 2 workers with mental health challenges. Services include shoemaker, dry cleaning, and aesthetic care. Trophées RSE award winner in 'Social' category.
• ESAT COTRA ConciergeriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpanded concierge services to 3+ additional companies following initial GSK partnership success. Training programs for concierge professions with pathways to ordinary employment for workers with psychological disabilities.
• HeetchminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for 'Première conversation' (First conversation) mental health awareness campaign targeting young people through the Heetch platform.
• Century 21minorGTM or Marketing PartnerToy collection operation supporting children at MECS Les Marmousets. Agency collected 700 toys (2015) through annual campaign, with gift distribution event for children.
• Unis-citéminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerService civique (voluntary service) partnership bringing young volunteers to MAS Arnaud. Two volunteers (21 and 23 years old) launched radio project and community activities with residents.
• France GénérositésminorOthersProfessional union of associations and foundations calling for public generosity. Joined June 2016 following validation by Executive Council. Represents recognition of professionalism and transparency.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Fondation de France: France's largest umbrella foundation and recognized as a public utility foundation. Both organizations operate as FRUP-status grantmaking and operating foundations in France, sharing the same regulatory regime, donor base, and public utility recognition pathway.
• Croix-Rouge française: France's largest humanitarian nonprofit, operating medico-social establishments, housing, and mental health support services across the country. Comparable as a French nonprofit deploying large-scale service networks funded through donations and government contracts.

Direct peers

• Fondation des Apprentis d'Auteuil: Recognized French public utility foundation supporting vulnerable children and youth through education, family services, and professional integration. Comparable as a FRUP-status foundation operating a diversified network of specialized establishments (MECS-like, training, family support) with similar donation-driven revenue.
• UNAFAM: France's leading association of families and friends of people with mental illness. Directly comparable as a mental health nonprofit focused on supporting affected individuals and their families, with overlapping advocacy and peer-support service models.
• Fédération Française de Santé Mentale: National federation representing mental health stakeholders in France, including advocacy, user-led organizations, and service providers. Directly comparable as a French mental health advocacy and service coordination organization with overlapping mission and stakeholder base.
• France Dépression: French nonprofit association specifically focused on depression and mood disorders. Directly comparable as a mental health-focused nonprofit providing peer support, awareness, and support services, though smaller and more advocacy-focused than Fondation Falret.
• Petits Frères des Pauvres: Recognized French public utility foundation supporting vulnerable elderly and isolated adults. Comparable as a FRUP-status nonprofit providing residential accommodation, social reintegration, and person-centered support services funded through donations and legacies.
• Fondation Abbé Pierre: Recognized French public utility foundation addressing housing exclusion and homelessness. Comparable as a FRUP-status foundation operating specialized establishments (residential, social reintegration) for vulnerable populations, with similar donation-dependent revenue model.
• UNAPEI: France's leading federation of associations serving people with intellectual disabilities, including many with co-occurring mental health conditions. Directly comparable as a nonprofit operator of specialized medico-social establishments (MAS, FAM, ESAT) serving vulnerable populations across France.
• ADAPEI: Federation of regional associations (departmental) serving people with intellectual disabilities in France, operating many of the same establishment types (ESAT, MAS, FAM). Comparable as a French nonprofit operating medico-social establishments for disabled populations, often with mental health comorbidities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/action_falret
• Facebookfacebook.com/FondationFalret
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oeuvre-falret---fondation-falret
• Instagraminstagram.com/fondation_falret/?hl=fr

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries28 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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