American Society Of The French
The American Society of the French Legion of Honor (ASFLH) is a U.S. nonprofit that promotes Franco‑American cultural exchange, awards scholarships and supports educational/exchange programs. The organization’s site lists mission, initiatives, donation and medal information and contact details that match public filings. ProPublica/IRS Form 990-PF (EIN 13-0434237) records grants and gives a contact (Elodie Massaro) and Goshen, NY address consistent with the site.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A U.S.-based cultural or educational nonprofit that runs Franco‑American exchange, French-language education, or programs strengthening cultural ties between the U.S. and France.
Good Fit
- • Programs that promote French culture, language, or Franco‑American exchange.
- • Academic departments, schools, or cultural institutes with French-focused curricula or exchange programs.
- • Requests in the modest grant size range (roughly $9K–$19K).
- • Clear, concise documentation of activities suitable for a rolling submission.
Geography
Grants in the latest year reached recipients across nine U.S. states, indicating multi-state reach, though New York received a large share (about 43%) of dollars.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 20 distinct grantees spanning schools, universities, cultural institutes and exchange-focused groups, and the top five recipients account for only 28% of giving, so the recipient set appears broadly distributed for the foundation's size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of multi-year turnover is unavailable, but the foundation publishes application guidance, a rolling deadline, and a named contact, and funded many distinct organizations in the latest year, so unfamiliar applicants appear plausibly able to apply.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
