French Heritage Society Inc
To ensure that the treasures of our shared french architectural and cultural heritage survive to inspire future generations to build, dream and create. For complete mission.
French Heritage Society Inc at a glance
In short: French Heritage Society Inc gave $23K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $23,250
- +21.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,625
- +21.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,625
- Total assets
- $2,940,604
- +18.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (65% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to French Heritage Society Inc
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from French Heritage Society Inc
Who French Heritage Society Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rendez Vous Detroit ($15K). Together the top 2 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 8 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How French Heritage Society Inc gives
- Giving fell 59% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2023) to $186K (2020). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $23K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rendez Vous Detroit Centerline, MI | Restoration Grant | $15,000 |
| Newport Restoration Foundation Newport, RI | Restoration Grant | $8,250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,940,604 | $1,957,804 | $1,705,108 | $23,250 | 2 | $80,272 |
| 2023 | $2,486,752 | $1,950,371 | $1,402,013 | $19,110 | 2 | $21,071 |
| 2022 | $1,780,567 | $1,520,192 | $4,009,523 | $66,000 | 2 | $6,140 |
| 2021 | $4,346,853 | $2,062,675 | $1,598,067 | $57,110 | 2 | $3,638 |
| 2020 | $3,827,024 | $1,604,135 | $1,346,119 | $186,277 | Total only | $6,832 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About French Heritage Society Inc
Based on IRS filings
French Heritage Society Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $23K. Net investment income was $80K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
French Heritage Society Inc is led by Herleinjennifer L., Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 1 of 29 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Herleinjennifer L.
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$203K (2024)
Denis De Kergorlay
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth F. Stribling
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Van Ness
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cassandra Surer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cece Black
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christian Draz
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dena Kaye
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elisa Fredrickson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George P. Sape
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Isabelle De Laroullire
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jean Shafiroff
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Juan Pablo Molyneux
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maureen M. Nash
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michel Moscovici
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Lee Fleming
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah De Lencquesaing
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Silvina Leone
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexandre Ippolito
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Claudette Eleini
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline Wilson
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rosann Gutman
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Howard
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Farrell
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Liz McDermott Barnes
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michle Le Menestrel-Ullrich
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Gray
Assistant Treasurer
Treasurer → Assistant Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kazie Metzger Harvey
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Corrigan
Vice Chairman
Director → Vice Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Barbara Wolf (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jean Doyen De Montaillou (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Herlein (2020–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Judy McLaren (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Michele Le Menestrel Ullrich (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Yann Coatanlem (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Gurnee F. Hart (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Richard Gutman (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: George J. Martin Jr. (2020–2021) — General Counsel & Assistant Secretary
- Former: Alain Pilet (2020) — Fmr. Chief Financial Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $203K, to Herleinjennifer L (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about French Heritage Society Inc
How much does French Heritage Society Inc give each year?
French Heritage Society Inc gave $23K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $19K across 2 grants.
How large is French Heritage Society Inc?
French Heritage Society Inc reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.0M.
What is French Heritage Society Inc?
French Heritage Society Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in New York, NY. It holds $2.9M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does French Heritage Society Inc operate?
French Heritage Society Inc has awarded grants in Illinois, Michigan, New York, Rhode Island, Virginia.
What is French Heritage Society Inc's EIN?
French Heritage Society Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3100091. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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