International Philanthropy and Major Donors
Lasting commitments shaping the future of Centre Pompidou
Supporting Centre Pompidou means committing to a resolutely contemporary vision of philanthropy by championing artistic creation, a fresh perspective on the national collection, and access to art for all.
Centre Pompidou brings together an international community of major patrons, individual donors, and philanthropic foundations bound by a shared passion for modern and contemporary art, social responsibility, and an enduring commitment to artistic excellence, multidisciplinary research, and cultural innovation. Every philanthropic partnership is tailor-made and includes benefits and engagement options developed according to your interests and the nature of your contribution (financial donation or gift of art).
Donated by Nina Kandinsky in 1976
Domaine public. Photo : Centre Pompidou/Dist. GrandPalaisRmn
Donated by the Georgia O’Keeffe Foundation, 1995
© Georgia O'Keeffe Museum / Adagp, Paris. Photo : Centre Pompidou/Dist. GrandPalaisRmn
Donation from the Florence and Daniel Guerlain Collection, 2012
© Adagp, Paris. Photo : André Morin/Dist. GrandPalaisRmn
Become a patron of our projects
Your contribution to Centre Pompidou plays a key role in developing its missions and programmes around shared interests and values. Your support enriches and preserves our collection, brings large-scale exhibitions to life, sparks debates on contemporary societal questions, supports artists, and develops ambitious cultural and educational projects. Discover our projects
Our team is at your disposal to help you realize your engagement and fully benefit from Centre Pompidou's personalized advantages.
Your donation may entitle you to tax advantages, depending on your place of residence.
Legacy and gift of art
The generosity of committed artists and patrons has been paramount in building Centre Pompidou's collection. Contribute in turn to its enrichment by making a donation during your lifetime or within the framework of an estate transmission. Bring your works into Europe's premier modern and contemporary collection, spanning over 150,000 works across all creation domains: fine arts (painting, sculpture, installation, photography, graphic art), architecture, design, audiovisual, with numerous experimental films and new media.
Every donation or legacy proposal undergoes careful examination to ensure its interest for Centre Pompidou's collection and to reinforce major axes of ongoing research and acquisitions.
Discover the different donation modalities and tax advantages according to your country of residence.
Wherever you are
French, European, and international donors have various tools to make their contributions, which may grant certain tax advantages depending on their country of residence. Discover which options apply to your situation, and contact us to discuss your gift or donation.
Centre Pompidou applies the ethical principles set out in the Ethical Charter of Cultural Patronage of the Ministry of Culture.
Donation from Florence and Daniel Guerlain Collection, 2012
© Adagp, Paris. Photo : Centre Pompidou/Dist. GrandPalaisRmn
If you reside in France, you can benefit from a 66% tax reduction on the sum donated or the value of the work, up to 20% of taxable income (Article 200 of the General Tax Code).
If the 20% taxable income ceiling is exceeded, the excess donation value can be carried forward for the next five years and still qualify for the tax reduction under the same conditions.
You can also deduct 75% of donations from real estate wealth tax, up to a 50,000-euro tax reduction, according to Article 978 of the General Tax Code. Centre Pompidou is one of the eligible organizations for this mechanism.
You can also benefit from other tax advantages through dation or bequests, such as exemption from inheritance tax or transfer duties.
Contact us to determine the most relevant way to finalize your project.
European residents can support the Centre Pompidou with an advantageous tax framework via Transnational Giving Europe (TGE). In this case, the applicable tax reduction is determined by the tax law of the country of residence.
However, as an exception, patrons subject to the real estate wealth tax in France can benefit from a tax reduction equivalent to 75% of their donation, capped at 50,000 euros.
Contact us to determine the most relevant way to finalize your project.
American Friends of the Centre Pompidou donation, 2020 (Acquisition by Centre Pompidou Foundation with the participation of Judith Pillsbury and William Waterfield, 2009)
© Adagp, Paris. Photo: Centre Pompidou/Dist. GrandPalaisRmn
Donations originating from the United States can be made via American Friends of Centre Pompidou, a non-profit organization recognized as being of general interest (Public Charity 501(c)3).
Your donation opens entitlement to tax advantages provided by US legislation.
Moreover, patrons subject to the real estate wealth tax in France can benefit from a tax reduction equivalent to 75% of their donation, capped at 50,000 euros.
To find out more, we invite you to consult the website of American Friends of the Centre Pompidou.
Donations originating from Japan can be made via the association of Japanese Friends of Centre Pompidou, which also opens entitlement to tax advantages provided by Japanese legislation.
Contact us for more information on Japanese Friends of Centre Pompidou.
© Centre Pompidou, MNAM-CCI/Audrey Laurans
International donors can contribute to Centre Pompidou's mission through numerous mechanisms. For example, patrons subject to the real estate wealth tax in France can benefit from a tax reduction equivalent to 75% of their donation, capped at 50,000 euros.
Donations can be made through Fondation de France, thanks to its wide international network, Charities Aid Foundation in the UK and USA, or other specific intermediaries.
Contact us to determine the most relevant way to realize your project.
