Friends of Ecole Polytechnique Inc
To support educational programs, schools and other educational organizations that provide or support science, engineering and mathematical education and conduct research.
Friends of Ecole Polytechnique Inc at a glance
In short: Friends of Ecole Polytechnique Inc gave $89K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $89K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $89,105
- +3.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $89,105
- +3.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $89,105
- Total assets
- $653,470
- +12.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of Ecole Polytechnique Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Columbia University -New York ($89K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Friends of Ecole Polytechnique Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+12%). 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 $80K (2020) to $89K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $89K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia University -New York New York, NY | International Exchange Program | $89,105 |
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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 | $653,470 | $173,796 | $118,004 | $89,105 | 1 | $2,820 |
| 2023 | $579,006 | $251,224 | $4,135,631 | $86,320 | 1 | $2,063 |
| 2022 | $4,611,440 | $199,487 | $1,875,442 | $81,603 | 1 | $2,183 |
| 2021 | $6,306,079 | $5,232,168 | $214,671 | $79,760 | 1 | $994 |
| 2020 | $1,321,714 | $2,072,964 | $1,783,135 | $79,712 | 1 | $1,184 |
About Friends of Ecole Polytechnique Inc
Based on IRS filings
Friends of Ecole Polytechnique Inc is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $653K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $89K. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of Ecole Polytechnique Inc is led by Michel Combes, Chairman on the 2024 filing; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michel Combes
Chairman
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fadi Saibi
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gerard Munera
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marie Caillat
Director
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jean-Paul Cottet
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Francois Kress
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julien Altieri
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Totouom
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexandra Lauvaux
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Eric Setton (2020–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Joelle Barral (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Nathalie Kosciusko-Morizet (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Thomas Mulhaupt (2020) — Secretary
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.
Frequently asked questions about Friends of Ecole Polytechnique Inc
How much does Friends of Ecole Polytechnique Inc give each year?
Friends of Ecole Polytechnique Inc gave $89K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $86K across 1 grant.
How large is Friends of Ecole Polytechnique Inc?
Friends of Ecole Polytechnique Inc reported $653K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $174K.
What is Friends of Ecole Polytechnique Inc?
Friends of Ecole Polytechnique Inc is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in New York, NY. It holds $653K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Friends of Ecole Polytechnique Inc operate?
Friends of Ecole Polytechnique Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is Friends of Ecole Polytechnique Inc's EIN?
Friends of Ecole Polytechnique Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0787284. 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 November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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