Fondation Louis Lépine

What Fondation Louis Lépine does

Fondation Louis Lépine is a Paris-based non-profit foundation, recognized as an établissement d'utilité publique since 1950, that delivers social aid exclusively to approximately 100,000 agents of the Préfecture de Police and their families. Its operations are organized around four mission pillars: housing assistance (including a long-standing residency built in Kremlin-Bicêtre in 1985 and partnerships with CDC Habitat spanning over 40 years), financial solidarity, vacations/culture/leisure (including ticketing services launched in 2001 and vacation subsidies introduced in 2010), and aid to victims of duty. The foundation is led by President Patrick Dallennes and Director Catherine Quingué-Boppe, with a small operational team of approximately 15 staff supplemented by collaborators to roughly 23 in total.

The foundation's primary digital asset is the 'Espace Membre' portal — developed by external vendor Galadrim and hosted on OVH infrastructure — which provides beneficiaries with online access to the foundation's services. Underlying technology is limited to standard web portal architecture with no disclosed AI/ML or advanced data capabilities. The foundation's programs trace a continuous modernization arc: first orphan scholarships (1965), the Kremlin-Bicêtre residence (1985), the inaugural Arbre de Noël (1995), leisure ticketing (2001), vacation subsidies (2010), the Run PP event partnership (2015), and the digital transformation culminating in the 2020 Espace Membre launch, with the 75th anniversary milestone reached in 2025.

The foundation's funding model is donation-driven, drawing on cash contributions, legacies, life insurance beneficiary designations, and property donations. It does not operate commercial pricing and does not issue tax receipts to donors. Its sole 'customer segment' is institutional: the agents and families of the Préfecture de Police, reached through on-site presence in police stations and academies across the Paris region, and supported by partnerships with the Ministry of the Interior and the Ville de Paris. Growth is therefore bounded by the size of the Préfecture de Police workforce and the foundation's ability to diversify donor channels rather than by addressable-market expansion.

Name

Fondation Louis Lépine

Legal name

Fondation Louis Lépine

Website

https://fondationlouislepine.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Paris-based non-profit foundation, recognized d'utilité publique since 1950, delivering housing, financial, leisure, and victim-of-duty aid to approximately 100,000 Préfecture de Police agents and their families through donations, legacies, and digital beneficiary services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Police Welfare and Charitable Social Services

NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIAKAK

Social Care & Long-Term Care Benefits Administration

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Social Security, Benefits & Welfare Administration

Keywords

• Police welfare services
• Social housing assistance
• Financial solidarity programs
• Leisure and cultural benefits
• Victims of duty support

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and charitable contributions: The Foundation raises funds from individual donors (agents, retirees, and external supporters) via its donation platform (dons.fondationlouislepine.fr), accepting both one-time and recurring contributions. Donors can designate their gift to housing aid or allow the Foundation to allocate it across its missions.
2. Legs and testaments: Individuals can designate the Fondation Louis Lépine as a legatee in their will (legs universel, legs à titre universel, or legs particulier), transferring assets upon death. The Foundation is exempt from succession taxes as a recognized public utility.
3. Life insurance beneficiary designation: Donors can name the Foundation as a beneficiary of a life insurance contract, allowing the Foundation to receive capital outside of the estate with no inheritance taxes.
4. Donations of property (immovable and movable): The Foundation accepts donations of property (full ownership, temporary usufruct, or reserved usufruct) and movable goods (cash, financial accounts, artwork, vehicles, etc.) via notarial acts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fondation Louis Lépine is a recognised public-utility foundation that provides social welfare services to approximately 100,000 active and retired agents of the Préfecture de Police de Paris and their families. Its core offerings span subsidised social housing and shared accommodations, financial solidarity (interest-free loans and grants), leisure and cultural benefits including the Carte Loisirs discount network, and dedicated support for victims of duty and their orphans. These services are delivered in coordination with the Préfecture de Police de Paris and funded through donations, legacies, life insurance designations, and property gifts.

Product overview

The Fondation Louis Lépine is a social welfare foundation (recognized as an 'établissement d'utilité publique' since 1950) providing a unified portfolio of support services exclusively to active and retired agents of the Paris Police Prefecture and their families. The offering is organized around four interconnected mission areas: (1) Hébergement en Résidences & Colocations — housing assistance including managed residences, coliving spaces, and rent guarantees; (2) Solidarité Financière — financial aid comprising zero-rate or preferential social loans, higher education support, and real estate loans; (3) Vacances, Culture & Loisirs — leisure services including youth holiday stays, vacation subsidies, and a Carte Loisirs offering discounted tickets to shows, theaters, and attractions; and (4) Aide aux Victimes du Devoir — support for families of agents who died in service, including orphan scholarships. All services are accessible through a centralized digital platform (Espace Membre), supplemented by in-person support at the foundation's headquarters. Annual events such as the Arbre de Noël (Christmas tree), Run PP (solidarity run), drawing and short-story competitions, and Mercredis Récréatifs (recreational Wednesdays) further extend the foundation's social mission.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hébergement en Résidences & Colocations Subsidised social housing and shared accommodation service for active and retired agents of the Préfecture de Police de Paris and their families, providing access to foundation-managed residences and colocations.
• Solidarité Financière Financial solidarity program offering interest-free loans and grants to active and retired agents of the Préfecture de Police of Paris and their families who face financial difficulty.
• Vacances, Culture & Loisirs (including Carte Loisirs) Leisure and cultural benefits service for active and retired agents of the Préfecture de Police of Paris and their families, including vacation subsidies and the Carte Loisirs partner-discount card providing access to cultural and leisure offers.
• Aide aux Victimes du Devoir Dedicated aid service for the families and orphans of Police agents of the Préfecture de Police of Paris who have died in the line of duty, providing financial and educational support.
• Espace Membre Online member portal through which active and retired agents of the Préfecture de Police of Paris and their families access the foundation's services, news, and member benefits.
• Soutien aux Actions (Dons, Legs, Assurance-vie, Dons immobiliers) Donation and fundraising service allowing individuals to support the foundation through one-off or recurring donations, legacies (testaments), life insurance designations, or property donations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100,000 beneficiaries supported; 375 loans granted in 2024; 25 orphan scholarships awarded; 900+ children on youth stays in 2025; 7,000+ attendees at the Arbre de Noël 2025.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Préfecture de PolicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Foundation acts in close collaboration with the Préfecture de Police to support its agents throughout their careers. This privileged relationship allows the Foundation to propose concrete aid adapted to field realities and to strengthen solidarity toward those who protect the public daily.
• Ministère de l'Intérieur et des Outre-mercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn partnership with the Ministry of the Interior, the Foundation supports agents of the Préfecture de Police and their families with financial aid, housing, orphan scholarships, and leisure activities, jointly reinforcing solidarity toward those who ensure daily security.
• Ville de ParismajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe City of Paris and the Foundation collaborate to improve the daily life of Préfecture de Police agents, jointly supporting social action through financial aid, housing access, culture, and leisure, strengthening solidarity and quality of life for beneficiaries.
• Police NationalemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Police Nationale ensures the safety of citizens and works with the Foundation to promote the social well-being of its agents through financial aid, housing, family support, and orphan assistance.
• Musée de la Préfecture de PoliceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Museum of the Préfecture de Police, founded in 1909 by Louis Lépine, traces the history of Parisian police from the 17th century to today. Located in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, it exhibits more than 2,000 works highlighting the human and heritage dimension of law enforcement.
• Archives de la Préfecture de PoliceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Archives of the Préfecture de Police are composed of files produced by its various departments. They are preserved in the interest of the administration and the public, and are open to researchers in accordance with the delays provided for in the Heritage Code.
• Institution de Gestion Sociale des Armées (IGESA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIGESA supports agents of the Ministry of the Armed Forces and their families with social assistance, vacation stays, leisure centers, catering, housing solutions, and childcare, contributing to well-being and quality of daily life.
• Fondation les Orphelins de la Préfecture de PolicemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Foundation collaborates with the Œuvre des Orphelins de la Préfecture de Police to support families affected by the loss of a loved one. Together they provide financial aid, study scholarships, moral support, and access to cultural and leisure activities, strengthening solidarity toward orphans.
• Association Nationale des Retraités de la Police (ANRP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerANRP defends the rights and interests of retired police officers and their families, promoting solidarity, mutual aid, and memory transmission. In collaboration with the Foundation, it strengthens social support and proposes adapted activities and assistance for retired police agents.
• Union Nationale des Retraités de la Police (UNRP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNRP represents and defends retirees of the Police Nationale, offering social support, activities, information, and solidarity among former colleagues. In partnership with the Foundation, it contributes to improving the daily lives of retirees and their families through joint actions.
• Fédération Sportive de la Police Nationale (USPN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Union Sportive de la Police Nationale promotes sports practice for police officers, fostering health, cohesion, and team spirit. In collaboration with the Foundation, it organizes the Run PP sporting event, strengthening well-being and solidarity.
• CDC HabitatcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCDC Habitat is a major social housing provider in France. In collaboration for more than 40 years with the Foundation, it facilitates the housing of Préfecture de Police agents, notably through co-living and residences, meeting needs for temporary housing.
• Habitat Social Français (HSF)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCreated in 1975, HSF is a social housing company managing approximately 5,200 social housing units in Paris and the surrounding area. It develops temporary residences, ensures energy renovation, and offers accessible and responsive tenant services.
• Hauts-de-Seine HabitatmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHauts-de-Seine Habitat is the largest social housing provider in the department, managing more than 47,000 units. It promotes accessible solutions, energy renovation, and social mix. In partnership with the Foundation, it facilitates housing for Préfecture de Police agents through adapted and supportive units.
• Immobilière 3FmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorImmobilière 3F is a major player in social housing in Île-de-France, managing and building accessible, innovative, and sustainable housing. In Paris, it offers solutions adapted to the needs of residents. In collaboration with the Foundation, it facilitates housing access for Préfecture de Police agents and their families.
• Fonds de dotation pour un logement citoyen (FDD PLC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreated in 2022, the FDD PLC promotes access to housing for modest people serving the Nation. It supports victims of domestic or family violence, people with disabilities, and promotes intergenerational and solidarity-based cohabitation, according to mutualist values.
• Crédit Social des Fonctionnaires (CSF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAt the heart of public service, the Crédit Social des Fonctionnaires has stood beside civil servants for 70 years. Its commitment is to help its members in their search for credit, insurance, and savings. With 2,500,000 members, the group selects and negotiates credit, savings, and insurance solutions in their best interest, with values of transparency and solidarity.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• MGEL (Mutuelle Générale de l'Education Nationale): Major French mutual serving education sector workers and their families with health, welfare, and lifestyle services. Comparable business model (mutual/non-profit serving a specific public-sector workforce with welfare benefits), though operating at significantly larger scale in a different vertical.
• La Mutuelle Générale: Major French mutual health insurer covering public service workers, employees, and retirees. Comparable in serving French public-sector employees with welfare/protection benefits, though focused primarily on health insurance rather than the foundation's broader welfare portfolio.

Direct peers

• Crédit Social des Fonctionnaires (CSF): French mutual organization serving civil servants with credit, insurance, and savings products for 70+ years. Comparable in serving public-sector employees with financial solidarity services, including social loans - an area that directly overlaps with the foundation's Solidarité Financière pillar.
• IGESA (Institution de Gestion Sociale des Armées): French public utility institution providing social welfare services (housing, leisure, childcare, catering) to active and retired military personnel and their families. Directly comparable to Fondation Louis Lépine in beneficiary population model, service categories, and non-profit public utility structure, though serving military rather than police.
• Association Nationale des Retraités de la Police (ANRP): French association defending rights and interests of retired police officers and providing mutual aid, solidarity, and adapted activities. Directly comparable to the foundation's retired-agent beneficiary segment and an existing partner organization of the foundation.
• Union Nationale des Retraités de la Police (UNRP): French association representing and supporting retirees of the Police Nationale, offering social support, activities, and solidarity. Comparable to the foundation's retired-agent beneficiary segment and an existing partner organization.
• Œuvre des Orphelins de la Préfecture de Police: French association supporting orphans of Préfecture de Police officers with financial aid, scholarships, and family support. Directly comparable to the foundation's Aide aux Victimes du Devoir mission pillar and an existing collaboration partner of the foundation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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