French-American Foundation United States
About French-American Foundation United States
For nearly five decades, the French-American Foundation United States has served as the essential bridge linking France and the United States at leadership levels, building on more than two centuries of shared ideals and friendship. Operating from New York, NY, the Foundation was established with a singular mission: to sustain and strengthen the Franco-American relationship outside of official diplomatic circles, creating practical working ties between the two nations to advance solutions to problems of shared concern. What distinguishes the Foundation is its commitment to cultivating the next generation of leaders on both sides of the Atlantic—threshold people positioned to influence policy, business, culture, and society for years to come. The Foundation's alumni network reads like a who's who of transatlantic influence, including presidents, prime ministers, governors, key government officials and diplomats, military and corporate leaders, industry experts, distinguished academics, celebrated authors, and artistic luminaries. By engaging a broad spectrum of decision-makers and opinion-shapers through carefully designed programs, the Foundation creates a multiplier effect that extends its impact far beyond direct participants. The organization's work spans policy dialogue, cybersecurity cooperation, immigration issues, and translation excellence—areas where Franco-American collaboration is essential to addressing 21st-century challenges. Through its sister foundation relationship with Paris-based operations, the Foundation uniquely positions itself to understand and serve the interests of both nations, fostering open minds, productive dialogue, and enduring friendships among leaders who shape the future of transatlantic relations.