Fondation Française de l'Ordre de Malte

What Fondation Française de l'Ordre de Malte does

Fondation Française de l'Ordre de Malte is a French charitable foundation recognized as serving the public interest (reconnue d'utilité publique, since 1994) and operating as part of the broader Sovereign Order of Malta network active in 130 countries. Created in 1992 and headquartered at 42 Rue des Volontaires, 75015 Paris, the foundation channels individual and corporate donations into humanitarian programs in France and internationally — supporting vulnerable families and single mothers, persons with disabilities, refugees, elderly persons, leprosy patients, and healthcare facilities including 34 health centers across Africa and the Holy Family Hospital in Bethlehem (which recorded over 4,700 births in 2018). Since 2000 it has held the rare habilitation to host sheltered foundations (fondations abritées/sous égide) under its umbrella, acting as an institutional platform for smaller foundations.

Revenue is generated through six streams: tax-deductible individual donations under the IFI (property wealth tax) and IR (income tax) regimes, legacies and bequests with succession-duty exemption, donations of securities (shares, bonds, treasury bills), life insurance beneficiary designations, and corporate mécénat/sponsorship. Go-to-market is event-driven and partnership-based — a website donation portal (don.fondationordredemalte.org), email newsletters, social media (Facebook, X, LinkedIn), recurring event partnerships (Nuit du Handicap 2022–2026, Grand Prix Pèlerin du Patrimoine 2023–2026), and co-branded programs with major French Catholic/charitable institutions (Apprentis d'Auteuil, Secours Catholique – Caritas France, Fondation Pierre Fabre, Sauvegarde de l'Art Français, Le Pèlerin, Marine Nationale). Pricing is voluntary and variable; specific tier structures or annual accounts are not publicly disclosed.

Operationally the foundation runs with a very lean team of approximately 10 employees and distributes funds to a network of partner NGOs and healthcare facilities rather than delivering services directly. Leadership comprises President Charles de Boissezon and Director General Maxime de Gourcy. It does not develop technology products or services — its competitive position rests on regulatory status (FRUP, sheltered-foundation habilitation), the Order of Malta's institutional heritage, and its established multi-decade partner network across healthcare, social services, and Christian heritage preservation.

Name

Fondation Française de l'Ordre de Malte

Legal name

FONDATION FRANÇAISE DE L'ORDRE DE MALTE

Website

https://fondationordredemalte.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fondation Française de l'Ordre de Malte is a French recognized public-utility foundation (since 1994) that channels individual and corporate donations into humanitarian programs in France and internationally, supporting vulnerable families, healthcare facilities across 20+ countries, and Christian heritage preservation as part of the Sovereign Order of Malta network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charitable Foundation Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Charities & Grantmaking Intermediaries (BPAGAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Grantmaking & Development Foundations (BPAGAKAH), Health & Medical Research Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAL)

Keywords

• Humanitarian aid foundation
• Charitable foundation services
• Healthcare facility support
• Heritage preservation programs
• Vulnerable family assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Others, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Charitable Donations (IFI): Donations eligible for Impôt sur la Fortune Immobilière (IFI) deduction, allowing French taxpayers to reduce their property wealth tax while supporting humanitarian causes.
2. Charitable Donations (IR): Donations eligible for Impôt sur le Revenu (Income Tax) deduction under French law for gifts to recognized public utility organizations.
3. Legacies and Bequests: The foundation accepts legacies and bequests with full exemption from succession duties, enabling donors to transfer various assets including real estate, artwork, securities, and life insurance policies.
4. Donations of Securities: Acceptance of donated securities including shares, bonds, and treasury bills as contributions.
5. Life Insurance Beneficiary: The foundation can be designated as beneficiary of life insurance policies, generating contributions upon policyholder's death.
6. Corporate Patronage/Mécénat: Corporate sponsorship arrangements allowing companies to support foundation projects with associated tax benefits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Fondation Française de l'Ordre de Malte is a recognized French public utility foundation that funds and supports humanitarian, healthcare, social, and heritage preservation projects in France and internationally. It distributes donated funds to partner associations, hospitals, maternities, and health centers (particularly in Africa and the Middle East), supports vulnerable families and mothers, finances restoration of Christian heritage sites, and acts as a sheltering foundation for smaller foundations placed under its umbrella.

Product overview

Fondation Française de l'Ordre de Malte is a charitable foundation recognized as being of public utility (fondation reconnue d'utilité publique), created in 1992 and recognized in 1994. It does not offer technology products or services but instead provides humanitarian aid programs including financial support for healthcare facilities in Africa, maternity hospitals, leprosy treatment centers, support for single mothers, food assistance, heritage protection, and diplomatic humanitarian resources. It also acts as a sheltering foundation (fondation abritante) for other foundations under its umbrella. The organization operates donations (IFI donations, legacies, donations) to fund its charitable missions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• International Healthcare Facility Support Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100,000 patients annually access medicines and appropriate care through international programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

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

• SOS Futures Mamans (Pontarlier)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008Association supporting mothers in difficulty in Burgundy-Franche-Comté region, established 2008. Foundation has supported the organization for multiple years, providing financial assistance for material and moral support to vulnerable mothers.
• Maison des Familles de RouencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily shelter welcoming vulnerable families and mothers, operated in partnership with Apprentis d'Auteuil and Secours Catholique – Caritas France. Foundation provides ongoing financial and operational support.
• Association Le Rocher (Toulon)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation providing social and educational support for disadvantaged children and families in Toulon. Foundation renews annual partnership for various initiatives including school support and family accompaniment.
• Apprentis d'AuteuilmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor French educational foundation for vulnerable youth. Joint partner with foundation and Secours Catholique for Maison des Familles de Rouen project.
• Secours Catholique – Caritas FrancemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Catholic charitable organization in France. Joint partner with foundation and Apprentis d'Auteuil for Maison des Familles de Rouen project.
• Les Champs de BoozminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation helping isolated and vulnerable women, including Ukrainian refugees. Foundation provides support for women's accommodation and integration programs.
• Association EnvoludiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation developing inclusive crèches and support for children with disabilities. Foundation supports awakening workshops, reading programs ('Lisons pour grandir'), and childcare development.
• Association Claire Amitié (via Fondation abritée Cibiel-Lannelongue)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation supporting women alone with children over 3 years, mothers with children under 3, people in emergency precarity, and youth 16-21. Supported through sheltered foundation structure.
• Fondation René TouraineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation focused on skin diseases. Partnership to provide appropriate care for children suffering from skin conditions.
• Association VMOV (Vaincre la Maladie des Os de Verre)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation fighting osteogenesis imperfecta (brittle bone disease). Foundation engaged in medical research and patient care support.
• SOS CalvairesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation for calvary restoration. Foundation partners to restore Christian heritage monuments including calvary of Marly-le-Roi and Juillan.
• Sauvegarde de l'Art FrançaismajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization for French art preservation. Jointly awards the Prix du Patrimoine Hospitalier (Hospital Heritage Prize) with the foundation since 2025.
• Marine Nationale (French Navy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistorical partnership between the foundation and French Navy, including restoration of statues at the Naval Academy.
• 34 Health Centers in AfricacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation supports 34 health centers across Africa, including facilities in Guinea, Gabon, Tchad, Burkina Faso, and other countries. Support includes financing, equipment, and modernization.
• Le Pèlerin MagazinemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCatholic media magazine. Foundation partners with Le Pèlerin for Grand Prix Pèlerin du Patrimoine, an annual heritage preservation prize.
• Malteser InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational humanitarian organization of the Order of Malta. Has obtained special consultative status with the UN Economic and Social Council. Coordinates global Order of Malta humanitarian operations.
• Fondation Pierre FabremajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare foundation. Joint mission in Lebanon providing care to the most disadvantaged without distinction, combining Order of Malta field presence with Foundation Pierre Fabre medical expertise.
• Centre Hospitalier de l'Ordre de Malte (Dakar)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospital in Senegal undergoing expansion. Foundation supports functioning and development of this major healthcare facility.
• Hôpital de la Sainte Famille (Bethlehem)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor maternity hospital in Bethlehem supported by foundation. Recorded over 4,700 births in 2018. Foundation contributes to improved surgical care and mobile clinic operations.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Fondation de Rothschild: French FRUP focused on healthcare, research, and vulnerable populations. Comparable as a French FRUP with hospital partnerships (e.g., Hôpital Rothschild) and similar high-net-worth donor pipeline.
• Fondation Apprentis d'Auteuil: Recognized French public-utility foundation supporting vulnerable youth and families in France and internationally. Direct peer — already a co-partner with FFOM on the Maison des Familles de Rouen project and shares FRUP status and Catholic heritage.
• Fondation Abbé Pierre: Major French FRUP focused on housing precarity and poverty. Direct peer in the French FRUP landscape with comparable tax-advantaged donation structure and individual donor fundraising model.
• Fondation Pierre Fabre: French health-focused operating foundation active in international healthcare delivery (Africa, Southeast Asia, Lebanon). Direct co-funding partner on Lebanon operations and most comparable in combining French FRUP status with international healthcare grantmaking.
• Malteser International: International humanitarian relief organization of the Sovereign Order of Malta with UN ECOSOC consultative status. Direct operational peer and explicit network partner of FFOM, sharing Order of Malta affiliation and international humanitarian focus.
• Secours Catholique – Caritas France: Major French Catholic charitable organization focused on poverty, family support, and social integration. Direct co-partner with FFOM (Maison des Familles) and highly comparable in mission, donor base, and Catholic-identity positioning.
• Sauvegarde de l'Art Français: French heritage preservation organization co-awarding the Prix du Patrimoine Hospitalier with FFOM. Direct peer and partner specifically on Christian and historic heritage preservation — the foundation's signature cultural cause.

Broad incumbents

• Institut de France: Umbrella organization for France's five academies including the Fondation des Prix and the Académie Française. Comparable as a historic French public-utility institution hosting sub-foundations and dispensing grants for cultural and humanitarian purposes.
• Fondation de France: France's largest and most diversified grantmaking umbrella foundation, also habilitated to host sheltered foundations. Highly comparable as a direct French FRUP peer, but operates at vastly larger scale across many more cause verticals.
• Croix-Rouge française (French Red Cross): France's principal humanitarian aid organization with broad domestic and international programs. Highly comparable in mission and donor base, though significantly larger and a federated member of the International Red Cross rather than a foundation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fondation-francaise-de-l'ordre-de-malte

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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