Societe des Professeurs Francais et
The Société des Professeurs Français et Francophones d’Amérique (SPFFA) is a private foundation based in New York, New York. It offers scholarships and research support for students pursuing work in France or Québec, including awards for French-language and Francophone studies, science, and summer study in Québec.
Societe des Professeurs Francais et at a glance
In short: Societe des Professeurs Francais et gave $222K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), top state New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $222,000
- -13.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -38.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,077
- +40.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $2,965,633
- +0.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (24% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Societe des Professeurs Francais et
- How to Apply
The foundation’s filing lists SPFFA as the contact and calls for a French-language letter explaining the reasons for applying, a CV or complete transcripts, a research or thesis proposal, two or three recommendation…
The foundation’s filing lists SPFFA as the contact and calls for a French-language letter explaining the reasons for applying, a CV or complete transcripts, a research or thesis proposal, two or three recommendation letters depending on the award, a statement of financial resources, and a proposed budget. It states that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists January 15, with March 15 for summer scholarships.
- Deadline
- The filing lists January 15, with March 15 for summer scholarships.
- Contact
Application contact: Spffa
Mailing address: 1001 Avenue Of The Americas 11Th Fl, New York, NY 10018
Phone: (212) 719-7568
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Societe des Professeurs Francais et
Jean and Marie-Louise Dufrenoy Scholarship Grant
Societe des Professeurs Francais et
Amount
US $25,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Jeanne Marandon Scholarship Grant
Societe des Professeurs Francais et
Amount
US $4,000 - US $25,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
SPFFA: Educational Scholarship Grant
Societe des Professeurs Francais et
Amount
US $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Societe des Professeurs Francais et funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Iris Q Onfroy De Breville ($25K).
Organizations only. It also paid 12 grants to individuals ($197,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 80 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The scholarship programs support study or research in France or Québec. The 2024 filing reports grant dollars in recipients’ states as follows: New Jersey, 24%; California, 23%; Virginia, 23%; New York, 11%; and Arizona, 8%. Other listed 2024 individual recipients were in Minnesota, North Carolina, and North Dakota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Societe des Professeurs Francais et gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $213K (2021) to $256K (2023). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $222K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 12 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $197,000 |
| Iris Q Onfroy De Breville Los Altos, CA | Dufrenoy Fellowship | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,965,633 | $285,116 | $282,514 | $222,000 | 13 | $246,128 | $249,104 |
| 2023 | $2,963,031 | $204,528 | $340,472 | $255,550 | 21 | $304,124 | $176,740 |
| 2022 | $3,098,975 | $208,578 | $308,464 | $225,000 | 37 | $275,347 | $179,930 |
| 2021 | $3,198,861 | $500,426 | $328,992 | $212,500 | 9 | $295,323 | $470,247 |
| 2020 | $3,027,427 | $202,854 | $67,530 | — | — | — | $176,158 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s original aims included connecting French professors in the United States and Canada, improving French-language teaching, and disseminating French culture in America. Its current scholarship programs include the Jeanne Marandon scholarships, which consider applications across disciplines but give priority to literature, arts, music, history, social sciences, and communication; the Jean and Marie-Louise Dufrenoy scholarship for studies in science in France; and summer scholarships for American students attending a program at Université Laval in Québec.
The website also describes pedagogical scholarships for university candidates preparing to teach French in primary or secondary schools. A 2019 program announcement described short-term professional-development placements in France for active French teachers at American primary and secondary schools.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, SPFFA reported 13 grants totaling $222,000. The reported grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest awards included $25,000 Marandon fellowships to individual recipients and $25,000 Dufrenoy fellowships to individual recipients. Other reported awards included Marandon fellowships of $17,500, $12,500, $10,000, $4,000, and $2,000 to individual recipients.
The website says Marandon applicants must be American nationals affiliated with an American university, join SPFFA when applying, and have sufficient oral and written French to study or conduct research in France or Québec. The scholarship amount depends on the level of work and planned stay. Québec summer scholarships are for American nationals attending a summer program at Université Laval; the website lists an award of $4,000 toward tuition and most living expenses. Applicants must join SPFFA, submit an application file and an essay in French, and include a $20 membership payment. The Dufrenoy scholarship supports an American student studying in France in their scientific discipline for an academic year; if there is no candidate in a scientific discipline, the website says it may go to a Bachelor of Arts graduate pursuing a career in teaching or diplomacy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Diane Paravazian as president; Frantz-Antoine Leconte as second vice president; Patrick Etiene as secretary general; Jean-François Brière as assistant secretary general; and Peter Consenstein, Caroline Herbelin, Ida Kummer, Nora Cottille-Foley, and Cécile Ackakpo-Satchivi as directors or board members.
Societe des Professeurs Francais et is led by Diane Paravazian, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 18 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Diane Paravazian
President
On filings since 2020
5.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ccile Ackakpo-Satchivi
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clment Mbom
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Trudel
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ida Kummer
Board Member & Director
Director → Board Member & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nelly Saint-Maurice
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Ruimy
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nora Cottille-Foley
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Consenstein
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Schulman
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rudy Le Menthour
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sabine Loucif
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frantz-Antoine Leconte
2nd Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hugues St Fort
Secretary General
On filings since 2020
5.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jean-Franois BRIRE
Assistant Secretary General
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nevart Wanger
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caroline Herbelin
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Etiene
Secretary General
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Anne Mullen-Hohl (2020–2021) — 1st Vice President
- Former: Eve Sourian (2020–2021) — Director
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 Societe des Professeurs Francais et
How much does Societe des Professeurs Francais et give each year?
Societe des Professeurs Francais et gave $222K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $256K across 21 grants.
What is Societe des Professeurs Francais et's typical grant size?
Societe des Professeurs Francais et's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $17,077, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Societe des Professeurs Francais et give grants?
Societe des Professeurs Francais et's top state is New Jersey, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (23%) and Virginia (23%).
Does Societe des Professeurs Francais et give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Societe des Professeurs Francais et's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Marandon Fellowship" (9 grants) and "Dufrenoy Fellowship" (4 grants).
How large is Societe des Professeurs Francais et?
Societe des Professeurs Francais et reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $285K.
What does Societe des Professeurs Francais et fund?
The organization’s original aims included connecting French professors in the United States and Canada, improving French-language teaching, and disseminating French culture in America. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Societe des Professeurs Francais et?
The foundation’s filing lists SPFFA as the contact and calls for a French-language letter explaining the reasons for applying, a CV or complete transcripts, a research or thesis proposal, two or three recommendation… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Societe des Professeurs Francais et's EIN?
Societe des Professeurs Francais et's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3150248. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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