Annual Report Fiscal Year 2014 July 2013–June 2014
Honorary President
His Excellency the
Ambassador of France
to the United States,
Gérard Araud
Chairmen Emeriti
Robert G. Goelet
John H.F. Haskell, Jr.
Lorenzo D. Weisman
Chairman
Robert G. Wilmers
Vice Chairmen
Anne Busquet
Patrick A. Gerschel
Mortimer Singer
President
Marie-Monique Steckel
As of June 30, 2014
Trustees
Stephane About
Patrick A. Baugier
J. Speed Carroll
Nabil Chartouni
Alexandre H. Chemla
Charles S. Cohen
Paul Dalle-Molle
Cécile David Weill
Carmen Debbane
Emmanuel Di Donna
Bruno d’Illiers
Jean-Marie Eveillard
Nicholas Firth
Michèle Gerber Klein
Robert G. Goelet
Jean-Claude Gruffat
Alexandre Leviant
Alain Louvel
Jacques Manardo
Eric Mourlot
Marie-Noëlle Pierce
Donna Redel
Jeffrey Rosen
Lauren Santo Domingo
Michael Siegal
Thierry Simon
James Baker Sitrick
Craig R. Stapleton
Clémence von Mueffling
Honorary Trustees
Robert S. Appel
Jacques Bouhet
René Cérisoles
The Hon. Walter J.P. Curley
Jacques Leviant
Ezra K. Zilkha FIAF’s mission is to create
and offer New Yorkers
innovative and unique
programs in education
and the arts that explore
the evolving diversity and
richness of French cultures.
We seek to generate new
ideas and promote crosscultural dialogue through
partnerships and new
platforms of expression.
Bienvenue !
The French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) is a leading French
language and cultural center. A private, American 501(c)(3) not-forprofit organization incorporated in the state of New York, FIAF is
not an agency of the French government.
With top-quality language classes and a broad
range of innovative programming, FIAF is New
York’s premier destination for all things French. Two
satellite locations in Brooklyn and Montclair, New
Jersey expand FIAF’s reach well beyond Manhattan.
Crossing the Line, FIAF’s flagship contemporary
arts festival, brings groundbreaking and genredefying new work to New York each fall, providing
a prestigious platform for artists on both sides
of the Atlantic.
Throughout the year, FIAF offers dynamic cultural
programming in both French and English,
presenting live performances, film screenings,
talks, and art exhibitions.
The FIAF Language Center offers year-round
French classes for adults and children, with
special summer programs for toddlers and kids.
Our effective Alliance Française method helps
students learn quickly and easily, while our
flexible class schedules can accommodate
even the busiest New Yorkers.
Fashion at FIAF © Michael George
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Language
Center
FIAF is the region’s leading destination for French language education.
A broad range of courses for all ages and abilities ensures that FIAF
offers a French class for everyone.
FIAF’s commitment to excellence in teaching means small classes,
intensively trained teachers, and state-of-the-art technological
resources. All FIAF teachers are native French speakers.
60th Street Headquarters
New Jersey
Online Learning
New Challenges
FIAF’s Language Center welcomes nearly 6,000
students each year. All FIAF Students enjoy the
benefits of FIAF Membership, including free
weekly CinéSalon screenings and access to the
extensive Culturethèque digital library. Learning
French at FIAF is a truly immersive experience,
both in the classroom and outside it.
FIAF’s Montclair, New Jersey satellite welcomes
Francophiles from around the state in its new
downtown location. FIAF Montclair hosts CinéKids
film screenings in partnership with the Montclair
Art Museum, as well as talks by renowned authors
and popular social events like Rendez-Vous and
Bastille Day in addition to its wide array of French
classes for kids, teens, and adults.
Learning French at FIAF is more flexible than ever
before. One-on-one video chat tutoring allows
students to fit French into their busy schedules.
Speedlingua™, FIAF’s digital independent study
resource, offers students the opportunity to
practice and perfect their pronunciation from
the comfort of their own homes.
As competition has increased in New York and
the Tri-State area, FIAF has restructured and
refocused its Language Center to adapt to the
changing environment. More flexible course
offerings give busy New Yorkers many options
for session length and weekly commitment,
while innovative children’s programs welcome
kids of all ages and abilities to take part in fun
French activities. French language education
remains the core of FIAF’s mission, and we strive
to be the very best in New York.
Our courses range from general French classes
to dynamic workshops and classes targeted
to specific language skills or cultural themes,
including cinema, literature, economics, and
history. For those interested in conducting
business in or with French-speaking countries,
FIAF offers classes and workshops on pertinent
topics, such as business French, legal French,
pronunciation, and translation.
FIAF also offers specialized English classes
for French-speakers working in New York.
Brooklyn
Established in fall 2012 and housed in the
International School of Brooklyn, FIAF’s Brooklyn
satellite has quickly grown into a thriving language
center for students of all ages, bringing the best
of French to beautiful Carroll Gardens.
Teachers’ Professional
Development
FIAF is dedicated to providing high-quality,
innovative French language education. For
the seventh consecutive year, the successful
Teachers’ Professional Development Workshop
program welcomed public and private school
French teachers from the Tri-State area for six key
workshops. Skilled FIAF instructors collaborated
with global experts to create tailored presentations
for each workshop, solidifying FIAF’s reputation as
a leading center for French language instruction.
FIAF (Manhattan & Brooklyn) Language Center Registration Breakdown — Group Classes
NEW YORK
Total Registrations* 7,857 French Classes © Sasha Arutyunova
FY2013
FY2012 FY2011 FY2010FY2009 FY2008
7,919
8,504 8,670 9,2159,176 9,075
Adults5,644
5,860 6,466 6,677 7,2947,492 7,644
Kids & Teens1,079
1,190 1,107 1,179 1,128996 833
Toddlers1,134
869 931 814 793688 59
Revenues
$3,892,931 $4,199,711
$4,357,038
$4,285,722
FIAF Preschool
Revenues
$406,425 N/A
N/A N/AN/A N/A
*
$326,175
$4,129,502 $4,151,155
$4,245,877
Many students enroll in multiple classes, resulting in registration numbers that are higher than the number of students.
FIAF NJ Language Center Registration Breakdown — Group Classes
NEW JERSEY
FY2013
FY2012 FY2011 FY2010FY2009
359 483
399 302 183163
Adults
325 377
332 242 175116
Kids & Teens
34 86
49608 **47
Revenues
$172,340 $216,026 $173,159 $114,705 $93,150$65,699
*
French Classes © Sasha Arutyunova
FY2014 Total Registrations*
Many students enroll in multiple classes, resulting in registration numbers that are higher than the number of students.
Children’s programs in New Jersey were put on hold following the Winter 2010 session.
**
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FY2014 Consistently ranked as one of the best New York destinations for
children’s classes, FIAF offers fun in French for kids and families.
French Immersion
Preschool
Toddlers, Kids,
and Teens Learn French
French Enrichment
in Schools
With half-day classes for children ages three and
four, FIAF’s Preschool offers a fun, immersive
learning experience for little ones. Graduates of
our Preschool have been accepted into leading
French, bilingual, international, and American
schools, such as the Lycée Français de New York,
the Franco-American School of New York, the
Chapin School, and the Speyer Legacy School.
Since its establishment in fall 2012, the Preschool
has expanded in size and become a great success.
FIAF offers French classes, fun workshops, and
exciting activities targeting the specific needs
of each age group, from toddlers to teens. With
project-based curricula and a hands-on approach
to learning, the FIAF method is as engaging as
it is effective.
FIAF offers customizable French language
programs before or after school, as well as during
the day as part of in-school enrichment activities.
Highly skilled FIAF teachers travel to schools
in New York and New Jersey, providing immersion
classes tailored to the needs of each individual
school. A new language program in Montclair,
New Jersey offers after-school French classes for
elementary school students and has attracted
nearly 50 students in its first year.
New cooking and art workshops for toddlers
offer exposure to French without the full-session
commitment and have quickly become one of
our most in-demand course offerings.
In addition, Francophone families turn to FIAF
for classes that allow their children to develop
a strong foundation in the French language
while growing up in a bilingual environment.
Our tailored curricula meet the standards of the
French Ministry of Education and are designed
specifically for children who speak French at
home but use English in their everyday life.
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FIAF Summer Day Program © Sasha Arutyunova
Toddler Program Sponsor
Jacadi
FIAF’s Family Saturdays expand children’s horizons while exposing
them to French language and culture. With performances and activities
in both French and English, these programs encourage the entire family
to discover new worlds together.
Family Saturdays
Family Saturdays welcome children and their
parents for arts-and-crafts and cooking workshops,
live performances, CinéKids film screenings, and
story time in the Haskell Library.
FIAF is
for Families
FIAF’s partnership with the Montclair Art
Museum continues to offer New Jersey families
our popular CinéKids screenings with themed
arts-and-crafts workshops.
In 2013–2014, nearly 800 kids and families enjoyed
fun-filled events throughout the year, featuring:
Performances & Concerts
October Le Petit Prince: A Musical Reading
directed by Francine Haskell
February The Story of Babar directed by Grethe
Barrett Holby and choreographed by Jane Comfort
May Books Cook! directed by veteran Broadway
director Elizabeth Swados
CinéKids
October Le Petit Prince: la planète du temps
November Une vie de chat in Montclair
December Nocturna
February Zarafa
March A Town Called Panic in Montclair
May The Red Balloon and White Mane
Activities
December Holiday Cooking Workshop
February Valentine Cooking Workshop
March Fashion Workshop with artist Sydney
Albertini and Fashion Ball with Stefanie Batten
Bland, as part of Fashion at FIAF
Family Saturdays © Sasha Arutyunova
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A new partnership with Louis Vuitton allowed FIAF to bring high-quality
arts education to seventh-grade students at a Harlem middle school.
Education
Outreach
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For nearly two decades, the Young Audience Program has brought
students from public and private schools to exceptional performances
and events at FIAF.
In-School Arts Program
Gallery Visits
Bringing Students to FIAF
FIAF partnered with Louis Vuitton to bring a
pilot in-school arts program to PS 46M in Harlem.
French visual artist Sydney Albertini worked with
a class of 26 seventh-grade students for eleven
weeks to create three-dimensional self-portraits
made from recycled materials.
FIAF is proud to work with GDF Suez to introduce
students from New York public schools to
outstanding contemporary art. In 2013–2014, FIAF
welcomed student groups to all three exhibitions
held in the FIAF Gallery. These visits were led by
FIAF’s Artistic Director or the artists themselves,
broadening students’ horizons and inspiring
creativity and new perspectives.
FIAF’s Young Audience Program is an active
education outreach initiative that introduces
kids to French language and culture. Students
from New York City schools have the opportunity
to attend films, performances, and concerts at
FIAF that have been selected for their artistic
excellence and connection to French and
Francophone cultures.
Louis Vuitton employees exchanged letters with
the students and formed one-on-one relationships
with them as the students prepared to present
their work to the public at a reception in the FIAF
Gallery. The students’ work was displayed for one
week, allowing parents, teachers, and employees of
both FIAF and Louis Vuitton to enjoy the exhibition.
Louis Vuitton In-School Arts Program Gallery Opening © Sasha Arutyunova
Young
Audience
Program
In 2013–2014, over 900 schoolchildren enjoyed
live performances by outstanding international
artists. Along with customized creative workshops
and Q&A sessions with the artists, these events
captivate and inspire students. This program
is free of charge for public school groups and
affordable for private schools, guaranteeing
access for students from all backgrounds.
Young Audience Events
October The Little Prince: A Musical Reading
directed by Francine Haskell
February The Story of Babar directed by Grethe
Barrett Holby and choreographed by Jane Comfort
March Yacouba Sissoko & Oran Etkin in concert
May Books Cook! directed by veteran Broadway
director Elizabeth Swados
May The Red Balloon and White Mane film screenings
Key Supporters
The American Society of the French Legion of Honor
New York City Department of Cultural Affairs
The Story of Babar © Sasha Arutyunova
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Onsite and online, FIAF’s John and Francine Haskell Library provides
FIAF Students and Members unparalleled access to French books,
media, and educational resources.
Haskell
Library
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Haskell Library © Sasha Arutyunova
A FIAF Cornerstone
Kids at the Library
As the leading private French library in the
United States, the Haskell Library is an invaluable
resource for FIAF Students and Members. With
books in all subject areas, educational materials
to supplement FIAF classes, an extensive kids’
collection, and an ever-growing digital collection,
the Haskell Library supports all aspects of FIAF’s
cultural and educational programs.
The Haskell Library’s Kids’ Corner serves New York’s
youngest Francophiles, with over 2,000 books,
10 magazine subscriptions, and 250 DVDs—all
in French. Four weekly French story hours invite
children ages six months to six years to listen
and learn on-site. Online access to Culturethèque
and curated Spotify playlists of popular French
nursery rhymes and audiobooks encourage
families to bring French into their own homes.
With digital access to 500 magazines and newspapers, Culturethèque
allows FIAF Members to catch up on current events from their
smartphones, tablets, and computers.
Expanded Multimedia
Resources
Since its creation in 2013, Culturethèque has offered
FIAF Members and Students unlimited access to its
vast digital collection of ebooks. With access to
top French magazines like Elle and Paris Match as
soon as they hit newsstands, the FIAF famille
is more plugged-in than ever before.
Programs
The Haskell Library coordinates the national
reading program, One Book, One Federation, which
is proposed to all Alliance Française chapters in the
United States. It presents a specially selected title
for all Alliance Française members from across the
country to discover and discuss together.
Monthly Faites vos jeux ! game nights make
language-learning fun, while Cercles de lecture
invite FIAF’s Students and Members to practice
their language skills in friendly book discussion
groups. The Haskell Library hosts monthly author
talks in conjunction with FIAF First Tuesdays,
inviting writers with a broad range of expertise
to speak in an intimate venue.
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“The interdisciplinary festival, focused on but not exclusively devoted
to contemporary French culture, goes from strength to strength.”
—The New Yorker, September 12, 2013
“Since 2007, this multinational, multidisciplinary, multiweek festival
has been collecting accolades for its adventurous programming.”
—The New York Times, September 27, 2013
Crossing the Line
Crossing
the Line
2013
Described as “perhaps the exemplary festival
of inter/multi/trans-disciplinary art in the US,”
Crossing the Line is a groundbreaking contemporary
arts festival, drawing international and local
acclaim for its forward-thinking programming
and artistic focus (Culturebot, July 27, 2013).
The festival’s seventh edition featured unprecedented
levels of exposure and audience engagement, as
well as prestigious co-presenters and an exciting
new partnership with the Hermès Foundation’s
New Settings program.
Highlights included the world premiere of
choreographer Nora Chipaumire’s “uniquely fresh
and raw” rite riot, which reimagined The Rite of
Spring through the lens of long-held perceptions
about the African female body (The New York Times,
September 27, 2013).
Steve Lambert’s attention-grabbing 20-by-9 foot
electronic sign invited passers-by in Times Square
to vote on the statement “Capitalism works for
me!”, with a grand total of 599 False and 522 True.
Nature Theater of Oklahoma offered audiences
the latest episodes in their Life and Times saga in
the form of a “bright, fresh and simple” animated
film and a handmade illuminated manuscript
(The New York Times, September 23, 2013).
A three-minute clip of this film was shown on
the Times Square Jumbotrons at 11:57pm every
evening throughout September 2013.
The new partnership with the Hermès Foundation’s
New Settings program brought three crossdisciplinary US premieres by French and American
artists. This partnership enabled the artists to
reach new audiences and gave New Yorkers the
opportunity to experience pioneering work
and dynamic collaborations.
Crossing the Line 2013 featured 17 extraordinary
international artists, two World Premieres, and
five US Premieres.
Crossing the Line 2013 commissioned three
new works.
Crossing the Line 2013 attracted more press
attention than ever before, earning 15 dedicated
feature articles in The New York Times alone and 237
articles and listings in leading global media outlets.
Crossing the Line 2013 Co-presenters
A Blade of Grass
Hermès Foundation
(Fondation d’entreprise Hermès)
Karaoke Cave
La MaMa
New York Live Arts
Performance Space 122 (PS122)
Rubin Museum of Art
The Gallery at Hermès
The Invisible Dog Art Center
The New York Public Library’s Jefferson
Market Branch
The Segal Center at CUNY
Times Square Arts
Trinity Wall Street
“The notion of breaching borders is written
into the name of the French Institute Alliance
Française’s annual Crossing the Line festival”
—The New York Times, October 10, 2013
“FIAF’s stringently non-genre-denominational
Crossing the Line is the best of the lot, boasting
smart curators, consistently strong offerings
from New York and abroad, and…a solid track
record of partnering with local institutions in
more than just name.”
—Artforum, September 1, 2013
“The curators challenge audiences to move
beyond conventions and limitations.”
—The New York Times, September 10, 2013
Presenting Sponsor
Nespresso
Lead Sponsors
Air France & Delta Air Lines
Florence Gould Foundation
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A (micro) history of world economics, danced, Pascal Rambert © Ilan Bachrach
rite riot, Nora Chipaumire © Sasha Arutyunova
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CinéSalon invites audiences to discover the best of French film in
a fun and social setting. Since its launch early this year, CinéSalon
has increased FIAF’s cinema attendance by nearly 30 percent.
CinéSalon
Cinema
In January 2014, FIAF launched CinéSalon, a new
cinema program that turns Tuesday nights at FIAF
into lively social gatherings. By offering thoughtful
film introductions from high-profile personalities in
the arts as well as post-screening wine receptions,
CinéSalon aims to lure audiences away from their
computer screens and back to the cinema.
Since its inception, CinéSalon has welcomed a
long list of illustrious guest speakers, including
New Yorker film critic Richard Brody, director
Cédric Klapisch, actor and producer Ronald
Guttman, Huffington Post film critic John Farr,
sex therapist Esther Perel, and New Yorker writer
Adam Gopnik.
CinéSalon is free for FIAF Members.
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Alain Delon in Purple Noon © Criterion
FIAF has established itself as a leading venue for exclusive sneak
previews and US premieres of new French films. Throughout the year,
these special evenings provide FIAF Members a privileged look at
today’s cinema landscape in France.
Special Cinema Events
Cinema Series by Month
October Bonjour Bonnaire!
November Philippe Garrel: An Auteur Apart
December Mad About Max: The Films of Max Linder
January-March Remastered and Restored:
Treasures of French Cinema
April Trois Auteurs: Chabrol, Klapisch, Rohmer
May French Cinema’s Secret Trove Curated
with Cahiers du Cinéma
June Cahiers du Cinéma’s Top Picks
CinéSalon Sponsors
Air France & Delta Air Lines
Lancôme
Nespresso
Sofitel
Vinoteria
As an added benefit for FIAF Members, we host
special screenings and sneak previews throughout
the year, offering exclusive access to top films
before they are widely released in the US.
A new partnership with Focus on French Cinema,
the Greenwich, Connecticut-based festival
dedicated to French-language films, brought the
US Premiere of the César Award-winning film Me,
Myself and Mum (Les garçons et Guillaume, à table !)
to FIAF’s Florence Gould Hall. In celebration of the
festival’s closing night, this special screening was
followed by a festive party for all attendees.
In partnership with The Weinstein Company,
FIAF hosted a sneak preview of Jalil Lespert’s
Yves Saint Laurent prior to its US release. This
glamorous event gave FIAF Members the
exclusive opportunity to discover one of the most
talked-about films in France.
In addition, FIAF hosted the sneak previews
of Eric Rohmer’s Conte d’été and Cédric Klapisch’s
Chinese Puzzle.
Special Screenings
March Tey (mois de la francophonie)
March Longwave (Swiss Series)
March Action! French & American Women Directors
with actress and director Julie Gayet
April Elektra (HD opera screening in homage
to Patrice Chéreau)
June Marin Karmitz—A Life at the Movies
Guillaume Gallienne in Me, Myself and Mum © Thierry Valletou
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Art de Vivre, FIAF’s year-round lifestyle series, invites luminaries
in fashion, gastronomy, and relationships to share their expertise
in intimate discussions.
Fashion at FIAF
The 2014 edition of the popular Fashion at FIAF
series saw the US premiere of A Shaded View on
Fashion Film, the first international festival of
films dedicated to fashion, style, and beauty.
Art
de Vivre
In partnership with Kering, FIAF presented
a special screening of 12 of the festival’s most
arresting short films with festival founder Diane
Pernet, followed by a Q&A with filmmakers
Mike Figgis and Jerry Schatzberg.
Fashion Talks returned, with designers Joseph
Altuzarra and Thom Browne sharing insight on
their creative processes. Fashion blogger Garance
Doré spoke about her experiences in the fashion
world and the ever-changing landscape of fashion
reporting with her partner and fellow blogger
Scott Schuman, founder of The Sartorialist.
In the gallery, Jessica Sofia Mitrani’s Headpieces
for Peace explored fashion and feminism through
a humorous video and eleven headpieces made
from printed fabric designed by threeASFOUR.
Fashion at FIAF Sponsors
Kering
Maison Jules at Macy’s
Maybelline New York
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Fashion Talks, Joseph Altuzarra with Mark Holgate & Pamela Golbin © Michael George
In spring 2014, Wine Tour de France returned with three expertly
curated tastings led by Ray Isle, Executive Wine Editor of Food & Wine.
Undressed:
The Art of Sex & Seduction
À Table !
with Food & Wine magazine
In fall 2013, FIAF hosted a series of three
panel discussions exploring love, lust, and the
science of attraction curated by writer and
editor Erica Lumière.
In spring 2014, FIAF partnered with Food &
Wine magazine to bring some of New York’s
best-known chefs, chocolatiers, and culinary
innovators to FIAF’s stage.
Wine Tour de France returned with three exciting
tastings led by Ray Isle, Executive Wine Editor
of Food & Wine magazine:
• “Bordeaux Smackdown”: a face-off between 2009
and 2010 vintages, featuring Louis Kressmann,
• “Did the French Invent Love?”: cultural historian
• “The Art of French Dessert”: Dominique Ansel
of Dreyfus Ashby & Co, Hortense Bernard of
Marilyn Yalom, author Debra Ollivier, novelist
of Cronut™ fame, legendary chocolatier Jacques
Millésima, and Lawrence Marcus of Food & Wine
Catherine Cusset, and New Yorker writer Judith
Torres, and co-owner of Bien Cuit bakery Zachary
Thurman explored transatlantic attitudes
Golper discussed the art of French dessert
• “The Secrets to Drinking Top French Wine in New
York”: sommeliers Pascaline Lepeltier of Rouge
toward love
• “The Greats of Grench Cuisine in NY”: three icons
Tomate, John Ragan of Union Square Hospitality
of French cuisine in New York—Alain Ducasse,
• “Vive la Fantaisie!”: sex therapist Esther Perel,
Group, and Bernard Sun of Jean-Georges
New York Times Magazine contributing writer
Anita Lo, and Eric Ripert—shared their unique
Management revealed their tips for finding
Daniel Bergner, and health and lifestyles writer/
perspectives on the New York culinary scene
great value on any wine list
editor Erica Lumière explored secret sexual desires
and erotic imagination in Europe and the US
• “Tasty Terroirs”: an exploration of how place
influences taste, with Ray Isle of Food & Wine
• “Behind the Boudoir”: biological anthropologist
Helen Fisher, CNN Health sex and relationship
Wine & Cheese Sponsors
expert Ian Kerner, and Cosmopolitan magazine
Metrowine Distribution
Senior Editor Liz Plosser discussed the science
Millésima
and research that explain physical attraction
Président Specialty Cheeses
Wine Tour de France, “ Tasty Terroirs” with Ray Isle & Elizabeth Chubbuck from Murray’s Cheese © Michael George
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FIAF’s cultural programming encourages cross-cultural exchange,
showcases innovative artistry, and cultivates strategic partnerships
with leading cultural organizations.
Free and open to the public, the FIAF Gallery welcomed thousands of
visitors throughout the year to view three exceptional exhibitions.
Featured Events
FIAF
Presents
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Alexandra Lamy in Misia © Michael George
Performance
• Barbara Schulz portrayed France’s most infamous
queen in Les correspondances de Marie-Antoinette,
a one-woman show based on personal letters
• Alexandra Lamy starred in Misia (La Vénus au
Phacochère), a one-woman show about the muse
of the Belle Epoque
• Patrick Timsit and Thierry Lhermitte played
friends torn apart by war and circumstance
in Address Unknown (Inconnu à cette adresse)
• Kerem Gelebek performed choreographer
Christian Rizzo’s an overprotected eye always gets
sand in it (sakinan göze çöp batar), an exploration
of the notion of exile, which was presented in
partnership with the Cultural Services of the
French Embassy’s DANSE festival
• Nicolas Bouchaud brought to life the words
of renowned Cahiers du Cinéma film critic Serge
Daney in The Exercise Was Beneficial, Sir (La Loi
du marcheur); performed in conjunction with
the CinéSalon series
Talks
• Panel discussion about artisanal culinary brands
in New York to coincide with the launch of chef
Alain Ducasse’s new book, J’aime New York, with
Alain Ducasse, Mark Isreal of Doughnut Plant,
Garrett Oliver of Brooklyn Brewery, and Niki
Russ Federman of Russ & Daughters
• Talk and book signing with Joël Dicker, author
of La vérité sur l’affaire Harry Quebert
• Talk and book signing with Mireille Guiliano,
author of French Women Don’t Get Facelifts
• Talk and book signing with Katherine Pancol,
author of The Yellow Eyes of Crocodiles
• Luncheon and book signing in honor of
International Women’s Day with Cécilia Attias,
former First Lady of France and author of
Une Envie de vérité
• Talk and book signing with Marc Lévy, author
of Replay
Nature Theater of Oklahoma Stéphane Kossmann
10fps
Black & White Carpet
An exhibition of 1,343 hand-colored drawings on
4-by-6 cardstock used to make the three-minute
animated clip on view in Times Square in September.
Presented as part of Crossing the Line 2013.
FIAF
Gallery
Jessica Sofia Mitrani
Headpieces for Peace
A multimedia exhibition featuring the short video
that received the 2012 ASVOFF Grand Prix as well as
the eleven headpieces from the video, made from
printed fabric designed by threeASFOUR. Originally
commissioned for the 2011 Insalaam Inshalom
exhibition in Tel Aviv and presented as part of
Fashion at FIAF 2014.
Black-and-white photographs of celebrities
ascending the steps of the Palais des Festivals at
the Cannes Film Festival, generously sponsored by
the Renault-Nissan Alliance. Exhibition presented
in conjunction with the closing night of Focus
on French Cinema at FIAF.
Gallery Sponsors
GDF Suez
Renault-Nissan Alliance
Stéphane Kossmann © Sasha Arutyunova
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Our FIAF
Famille
FIAF invites New Yorkers of all ages and backgrounds to experience
the very best of French. Our members form the heart of our FIAF famille,
providing crucial support for our educational and cultural programs.
Individual Members
Digital Community
Over 2,000 FIAF Members enjoy access to the
Haskell Library’s extensive print and digital
collections, weekly CinéSalon screenings and wine
receptions, and exclusive invitations to glamorous
members-only events throughout the year. The
Language Center’s nearly 6,000 students also
benefit from complimentary FIAF Membership.
Thanks to our strong social media presence on
Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, the FIAF famille
now extends well beyond New York. Followers
from around the world participate in interactive
trivia and ticket giveaways while enjoying real-time
event photos and tweets. Join the conversation
@FIAFNY with buzzed-about hashtags for all FIAF
series and festivals.
Young Patrons
FIAF’s Young Patrons are a vibrant group of over
100 young people ages 25 to 45 who share a
passion for French culture. In 2013–2014, members
enjoyed a behind-the-scenes tour of the Chelsea
Hotel, a private chamber music concert at the
French Consulate, an exclusive champagne tasting
led by the expert maître de cave at Perrier-Jouët,
and invitations to numerous VIP receptions.
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Facebook: 15,976
Twitter: 5,050
Instagram: 706
As of June 30, 2014
Young Patrons Champagne Tasting © Michael George
Open House & First
Tuesdays
Festive social gatherings bring together FIAF
Members and new friends, offering an opportunity
to mix and mingle while discovering FIAF’s rich
educational and cultural offerings.
In September 2013, the third annual Open House
welcomed over 700 guests for free mini-French
classes, author talks in the Haskell Library, luxurious
beauty treatments, and a French wine and cheese
tasting. FIAF First Tuesdays welcome around
200 FIAF Members and friends, making FIAF the
ultimate Francophile destination the first Tuesday
of every month.
All Corporate Membership levels enable FIAF’s partners to
extend cultural and educational benefits to employees through
complimentary FIAF Memberships.
Corporate Membership
Corporate Membership at FIAF provides
outstanding benefits for corporations, including
discounts on FIAF venue rentals, free FIAF
Membership for all employees, dedicated patron
services, and reserved tickets for special events.
Thanks to enrollment drives at our Corporate
Members’ offices, more Corporate Member
employees than ever before have taken advantage
of their FIAF Membership benefits.
Members enrolled as of June 30, 2014: 1,549
(vs. 1,369 as of June 30, 2013)
FIAF Corporate Members benefit from visibility
in our seasonal calendars and exclusive branding
opportunities in conjunction with our vibrant
cultural programs. We are proud that Nespresso
renewed their Presenting Sponsorship of Crossing
the Line for the third consecutive year and that
Air France and Delta Air Lines have become
leadership partners over the last year. We are
delighted that TV5MONDE installed a television
screen in FIAF’s entryway, ensuring that everyone
who walks through our doors is immediately
immersed in the French language.
Gold Members
Air France & Delta Air Lines
Altour
Nespresso
Rouge Members
BNP Paribas
Société Générale
Blanc Members
Crédit Agricole CIB
Interaudi Bank
Jacadi
Natixis
Président Specialty Cheeses
Sofitel
TV5MONDE
Bleu Members
AXA Foundation
Barclais USA
Belgian Tourist Office
Capgemini
Hearst Magazines
L’Oréal USA
LVMH
Ogilvy
Pernod Ricard
Consulate General of Switzerland in New York
Vacheron Constantin
Zilli
Cultural Sponsors
Boulogne-Billancourt
France 24
France-Amérique LLC
GDF Suez
Louis Vuitton USA, Inc.
Meeschaert Financial Services
Metrowine Distribution
Millesima
Renault-Nissan Alliance
Vinoteria
Yves Saint Laurent Reception © Michael George
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Trophée
des Arts
Gala
FIAF’s annual black-tie Trophée des Arts Gala is an essential fundraising
event that supports FIAF’s cultural and educational programs
throughout the year. The 2013 Gala was the most successful to date,
raising over $1.1 million.
The 2013 Trophée des Arts Gala was held at 583
Park Avenue and attended by over 500 prominent
friends of FIAF. The evening raised a recordbreaking $1.1 million for FIAF’s educational and
cultural programs, thanks in large part to the
support of dinner chairs Robert G. Wilmers, FIAF
Chairman and Chairman & CEO of M&T Bank, and
Dominic Barton, Global Managing Director of
McKinsey & Company.
New this year, the Art de Vivre Award is a glamourous dinner held
at Le Bilboquet that celebrates outstanding contributions to the
promotion of the French art of living in the United States.
The Trophée des Arts honors a distinguished
artist or cultural icon who embodies FIAF’s
mission to encourage cross-cultural exchange.
In 2013, renowned actor Jean Reno presented
the award to César Award-winning actor François
Cluzet. François Cluzet is best known for his
recent role in Les Intouchables and is one of
the true stars of contemporary French cinema.
The Pilier d’Or recognizes a leading business
figure, diplomat, or philanthropist for his/her
outstanding contributions to the French and
North American communities. Carlos Ghosn,
chairman and CEO of the Renault-Nissan Alliance,
received this prestigious award in 2013.
Junior Committee Co-chairs
Kate Bouquard Moretti & Christian Moretti
James G. Brooks, Jr.
Hélène Comfort
Emmanuel & Christina Di Donna
Martha Flores Longoria & Jérôme Lhote
Alexandre Leviant
Eric Mourlot & Dovile Drizyte
John de Neufville
Marie-Noëlle & John Pierce
Lauren & Andres Santo Domingo
Amelia & Mortimer Singer
Clémence & William von Mueffling
In June 2014, FIAF introduced the Art de Vivre
Award, our new spring benefit dinner.
Art de Vivre
Award
The Art de Vivre Award recognizes influential
leaders from the food, wine, and fashion
industries for their outstanding contributions
to the promotion of the French art of living.
Elisabeth Holder Raberin and Pierre-Antoine
Raberin, co-presidents of Ladurée USA,
were presented with this inaugural award
in recognition of their international expansion
of the iconic French dessert brand.
Junior Committee Co-chairs
Stephanie Binder-Elbaz
Mélanie Bouvard & Matthew Bird
James G. Brooks, Jr.
Hélène Comfort
Emmanuel & Christina Di Donna
Alexandre Leviant
Eric Mourlot & Dovile Drizyte
Marie-Noëlle & John Pierce
Lauren & Andres Santo Domingo
Amelia & Mortimer Singer
Clémence & William von Mueffling
Held at the elegant restaurant Le Bilboquet, this
dinner was attended by over 100 eminent New
Yorkers. Thanks to our dedicated Event Committee
and successful live and online auctions, the first
Art de Vivre Award raised over $100,000.
FIAF Gala Financials by Year ($)
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2013 2012
2011
2010
2009
2008 2007 2006
2005
Revenues
1,121,691
918,253 959,607 849,370 669,741 749,184 855,328706,430 330,153
Expenses
251,645
215,259 246,520
228,160
234,955
287,254
305,902
251,467
145,712
Net Income
870,046
702,994 713,087
621,210
434,786
461,930
549,426
454,963
184,441
Trophée des Arts Gala, François Cluzet, Carlos Ghosn & Jean Reno © Tony Behar
Art de Vivre Award © Michael George
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With over 40,000 visitors, Bastille Day 2013 was the largest to date.
The buzz spread well beyond Manhattan, attracting high-profile
media attention and viral Facebook traffic.
Bastille Day on 60th Street
Bastille
Day
On July 14, 2013, FIAF transformed 60th Street
into a festive celebration of all things French
in New York. Dynamic musical and dance
performances electrified the main stage, while
over 70 participating vendors offered the best
of French food, culture, and shopping. More
than 670 visitors had the opportunity to taste
wine, beer, cocktails, and cheese in FIAF’s Tinker
Auditorium, and over 60 lucky attendees won
exceptional prizes in the drawing.
Mentioned in The New York Times, The Village
Voice, The New York Post, Bloomberg Businessweek,
and Gothamist, the 2013 edition of Bastille Day
on 60th Street boosted the visibility of both FIAF
and participating vendors more than ever before.
Sponsors
Air France & Delta Air Lines
Discover Beaujolais
Maille
Ricard
TV5MONDE
Financier Patisserie
Volvic
Steadfast support from individuals and foundations allows FIAF to
continue producing high-quality cultural and educational programs.
Individuals
Institutions
FIAF’s loyal community of members and friends
provides crucial financial support for our
innovative educational and cultural programs.
These individual supporters form the heart
of our programs and our FIAF famille.
As an American not-for-profit, FIAF depends
on grants for vital support of our programs.
Media Partners
France-Amérique LLC
French Morning
FIAF
Support
Key FIAF supporters include
The American Society of the French
Legion of Honor
The Cultural Services of the French Embassy
The Enoch Foundation
The Florence Gould Foundation
FACE (French American Cultural Exchange)
Institut français
The Laura Pels Foundation for
International Theater
The MAP Fund
National Endowment for the Arts
New York State Council on the Arts
New York City Department of Cultural Affairs
The Peter Jay Sharp Foundation
FY 2014 Sources of Support & Revenue ($)
Tuition
43%
Rentals
24%2,446,071
Special Events
11%1,121,191
Contributed Income
15%1,516,406
Membership / Ticket Sales6% 638,500
Other Revenue
2%158,826
Total10,352,691
FY 2014 Expenses ($)
Language Center
47%4,564,118
Programming
34%3,328,207
General Administration10% 1,000,012
Fundraising
9%888,799
Total 24
Bastille Day 2013 © Michael George
4,471,697
Pernod Ricard Cocktail Reception © Sasha Arutyunova
9,781,136
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FIAF offers four unique venues that are perfect for corporate
meetings, film screenings, performances, and receptions. The venues
can be rented independently or together to create the perfect staging
for events of all kinds.
Le Skyroom
Florence Gould Hall
Tinker Auditorium
FIAF Gallery
FIAF’s Le Skyroom is a modern venue with floorto-ceiling windows, high-definition projection and
sound equipment, and a private Wi-Fi network.
FIAF’s premier venue, Florence Gould Hall,
was fully renovated in 2012.
FIAF’s Tinker Auditorium is an intimate and easily
customizable venue located on the mezzanine
level of Florence Gould Hall.
The FIAF Gallery, located on the ground floor, lends
itself to art exhibitions and installations of all kinds
as well as intimate receptions. This highly visible
venue guarantees excellent public exposure.
Located on the eighth floor of FIAF’s building, Le
Skyroom features a fully equipped demonstration
kitchen, an exclusive guest check-in area,
restrooms, and a cloakroom. Ample natural light
and dramatic city views make Le Skyroom perfect
for both daytime and nighttime events.
Rentals
FIAF’s versatile venues are equipped with the latest technology and
attract a wide variety of rental clients, expanding our network of
partners and bolstering FIAF’s visibility throughout the New York
cultural and economic scene.
The venue can accommodate 250 guests for standup cocktail receptions and 120 for seated events.
Equipped with a digital cinema projection
system and the latest audio-visual equipment,
the theater features a classic jewel-box interior,
plush seats, and ample legroom, offering both
supreme guest comfort and high-tech production
efficiency. Florence Gould Hall is ideal for
performing arts and film screenings as well
as corporate town halls and conferences.
The venue can accommodate 360 seated guests.
Its size makes the auditorium an excellent venue
for small film screenings, cocktail receptions,
and seminars. When rented in conjunction with
Florence Gould Hall, Tinker Auditorium is the
perfect venue for accompanying catering and
sponsor-table setups.
The venue can accommodate 100 to 125 guests
for cocktail receptions.
The venue can accommodate 115 guests
for seated events and 300 for receptions.
Rentals Gross Margin Comparison
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FY14
FY13 FY12
FY11
FY10
FY09
FY08 FY07 FY06
FY05
Revenue ($)
1,390,394 1,104,330 1,228,239
1,016,545
888,753 1,076,824
1,151,136 984,525
$714,197
455,177
Expenses ($)
950,607 764,327 843,673
685,673
663,181 758,534
858,553 764,510
$581,011
505,965
Gross Margin ($) 439,787 340,003 383,535
330,872225,572 318,290
292,583 220,015 $133,186 (50,788)
Ratio (%)
30.8 31.2
32.5
25.4
22.35
18.65 11
32
Le Skyroom © Argenis Apolinario
25.4
29.56
Florence Gould Hall © Michael George; Tinker Auditorium, FIAF Gallery © Argenis Apolinario
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Donors for Fiscal Year 2014
The French Institute Alliance Française is deeply grateful
for the generous support of the following individuals
and organizations, as well as to the thousands of Members
who are part of our famille.*
Les Bienfaiteurs
($50,000+)
Air France & Delta Air Lines
Altour
Carmen & Raymond Debbane
The Florence Gould Foundation
Fondation d’entreprise Hermès
Eric Mourlot & Dovile Drizyte
Nespresso USA
Renault-Nissan Alliance
Robert & Elisabeth Wilmers
Les Leaders
($25,000–$49,999)
J. Speed Carroll
Samantha & Nabil Chartouni
Robert de Rothschild
Fondation Louis Roederer
GDF SUEZ
Patrick & Elizabeth Gerschel
Goldman Sachs
Kering
Louis Vuitton USA, Inc.
LVMH Moët Hennessy
Louis Vuitton, Inc.
Macy’s
MAP Fund
McKinsey & Company
Natixis New York State Council on the Arts
Brent & Laura Nicklas
Omnicom and Nissan United
Societe Generale
The Witkoff Group LLC
TV5MONDE
William & Clémence von Mueffling
Stanley Weisman
Les Mécènes
($10,000–$24,999)
American Society of the French Legion of Honor
Atlantic Automotive Group/
John Staluppi
Atout France
AXA Equitable
René-Pierre & Alexis Azria
Barclais USA
Barnes New York
Patrick Baugier de Chevestre
Beekman Real Estate
Investment Management
BNP Paribas
Antoinette & Marco Botarelli
Anne Busquet
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Les Donateurs
($5,000–$9,999)
Capgemini
Gayle Ong & James Chin
Citi COHEN MEDIA GROUP, LLC
Mr. & Mrs. Cojot
Consulate General of Switzerland /
Vacheron Constantin
Crédit Agricole CIB
Cécile David-Weill
The Clarence & Anne Dillon
Dunwalke Trust
Emmanuel & Christina Di Donna
Jean-Marie & Elizabeth Eveillard
Ford Foundation Travel Fund
France-Amérique LLC
France Médias Monde
French American Cultural
Exchange (FACE)
Fribourg Family
Robert G. Goelet
Mr. & Mrs. John H.F. Haskell, Jr.
John Iacono
Infiniti Motor Company
Institut français
Interaudi Bank
Jacadi
Lactalis (Président Specialty Cheeses)
LALIQUE
The Laura Pels International
Foundation for Theater
The Leviant Family
Martha Flores Longoria
& Jérôme Lhote
L’Oréal USA
James C. Marlas & Marie
Nugent-Head Marlas
Maybelline New York
Meeschaert
National Endowment for the Arts
New York City Department
of Cultural Affairs
Nissan Motor Company
Ogilvy & Mather
Pernod Ricard
Marie-Noëlle & John Pierce
Charles Scribner Fund
Peter Jay Sharp Foundation
Dr. Michael S. Siegal & Nomi Ghez
Amelia & Mortimer Singer
Sofitel
David Tisch
Tocqueville Asset Management
WIMCO Villas
Arthur Zeckendorf
Maz Zouhairi
* All gifts received between July 1, 2013 and June 30, 2014
Daniel & Khristian Arciola
Eric Becker
Breitling Boutique New York
British Council
Allan M. Chapin & Anna Rachminov
Club Med
Hélène Comfort
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
Discover Beaujolais
DKNY
The Enoch Foundation
Jean-Marie & Elizabeth Eveillard
Fondation Carla Bruni Sarkozy
Amandine & Stephen Freidheim
FUSED: French-US Exchange in Dance
Galerie Mourlot
Michèle Gerber Klein
Marc & Mariannick Gobé
Isabelle Autones
& Francis Greenburger
Jean-Claude & Christiane Gruffat
Frances Guillemot
Charlie Jobson
Kramer Portraits, NYC
Ladurée Le Bristol
Alexandre Leviant
Maille
Anders Malmstrom
Jacques & Elizabeth Manardo
Robert & Susan Morgenthau
New England Foundation for the Arts
Nissan of Garden City
Nissan 46 & Edison Nissan
Nissan of Manhattan
Elisabeth Holder Raberin
& Pierre-Antoine Raberin
Ramsey Nissan
Ricard
Antoine & Adelaide Roset
Nicole Salmasi
Monique & Robert Schweich
Lucille & Maurice Solomon
Frederick & Mary Sykes
David & Susan Thoms
Herbert & Svetlana Wachtell
William Watt
Douraid & Amina Zaghouani
Cécile & Ezra Zilkha
ZILLI
Les Amis
($750–$4,999)
A Blade of Grass
Alain Mikli
Alexander McQueen
Labiba Ali / naarriibaarrii
Alliance Française de Greenwich
The American Turkish Society
Matt Armstrong
Eric Asimov
Youmna & Yasmina Asseily Château Biac
Assouline Publishing
Auberge du Jeu de Paume
Baccarat
Bagatelle
Todd Barron
Myriam Barthes
Belgian Tourist Office
Sylvie Beljanski - Natural Source
International, Ltd.
Axelle Fine Arts & Bertrand Delacroix
Marie-Eve & Michel Berty
Bien Cuit
Stéphanie Binder-Elbaz
& Benjamin Elbaz
Mélanie Bouvard & Matthew Bird
Blue-EuropaCorp
Bocuse Restaurant
Christian-Emmanuel Bonnet
Matthew Pillsbury
& Bonni Benrubi Gallery, NYC
Bonpoint
Bouley Restaurant
Alain Boublil
James G. Brooks, Jr.
John & Julie Casesa
Caudalie Céline
Robert Certilman
CHANEL
CHANEL Fragrance
& Beauté Public Relations
Chantelle Lingerie
Charles Frank & Eleanor Sebastian
Château du Clos Lucé Parc Leonardo da Vinci
Pierre-André Chiappori
Francis Cholle
Christie’s
Christofle
Clarins
Club Med
Yann Coatanlem
Cognac One
Thomas & Stella Cohan
Robert & Annie Cohen
Charles & Clo Cohen
Ranika & Ruben Cohen
Emy Cohenca
Convivium Catering
The Culinary Institute of America
D’Artagnan
Protima Daryanani
Dassault Falcon Jet
De Beer Diamond Jewellers
Frank De Biasi
Jérôme de Bontin, New York Red Bulls
Elisabeth de Kergorlay
Patrick & Catherine de Saint-Aignan
Jean-François Deroche
Dish Network
Dominique Debay
David Doty
Elisa de Dreuzy
Alain Ducasse Jerome Espinos
Patti Fallick
Melissa R. Faruqi
Frédéric Fekkai
FENDI Colin C. Ferenbach
Festival d’Aix-en-Provence
Financier Patisserie
Cross Border Network
Edmée & Nicholas Firth
Fondation d’entreprise La Poste
Fondation du Domaine de Chantilly
Fondation Orange
Four Seasons Hotel Georges V
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
Fournier Communications
Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle
Frederick Wildman & Sons
FreshPlanet
Veronique Gabai-Pinsky, Aramis &
Designer Fragrances/
Estée Lauder Companies
Harold Gaynes
Jani Aronow Gerard
John Giuffre
Glenda Bailey, Harper’s Bazaar
Henry P. Godfrey
Pam & Duncan Goldie-Morrison
The Goodrich Foundation
William Green
Worth Groome
Guerlain Spa
Tim Gunn
James Reed Hague
David Halliwill
Romain Hatchuel
Valérie & Jean-Christophe Hermann
Hermès
Andrea Herron & Harvey Eisen
Barbara Hoffman
Carrie Hoffman
Hôtel Americano
Hotel Christopher St Barth,
Dominique Debay
Hotel Le Meurice
Suzanne Hoyt
J.M. Weston USA, Inc.
Jewish Communal Fund
John Goelet
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Kimmelman
Younghee Kim-Wait Drs. Ellen & Robert Klapper
Kusmi Tea
La Tour Eiffel
LACOSTE USA
Lagardère Unlimited
Pam Lane
Lanvin
Latham & Watkins
Le Bernardin
Le Creuset
Eric Le Goff
James Levi
Lido
Ligne Roset
Maggie Gallagher-Lilly
Longchamp USA
Michel Longchampt
Anne & Alain Louvel
M&T Bank
William Maier
Mr. & Mrs. François Maisonrouge
Hussein Malik
The Mark Hotel
Stephen Marconi
Sabrina Masson
Sophie Matisse & Amar Zribi
Thomas A. McCarthy Charitable Fund
Kenneth McDermott
Metrowine Distribution
Irene Miller
Miller Canfield
Millésima
Achim & Colette Moeller
Monaco Government Tourist Office
Jean Nouvel
Omaha Community Foundation
Only Lyon
Organisation Internationale
de la Francophonie
Orlane, Paris
Nicolas & Pauline Oudin
Olivier Padiou
Parfums Christian Dior
Park Hyatt Paris
Kathy Pelz
Susy Pestana
Kelley Peters
Petrossian Jason & Jordan Phillips
George Phillips
John Pickett
Piper-Heidsieck Champagne
Reed Krakoff
Nathalie Sann Regnault
Relais & Châteaux
Restaurant Daniel
Ritz-Carlton Montreal
Rocco Forte Hotel Amigo
Roger Vivier
Nicolas Ronco
Alfred & Jane Ross Foundation
Rouge Tomate
Royal-Riviera Hotel, Dominique Debay
Le Royal Monceau Raffles-Paris
Sana Sabbagh
Lily Safra
Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot (SMCP)
Lauren & Andres Santo Domingo
Lesley & David Schulhof
Schwab Charitable Fund
Thomas Sczyrba
& Stephanie Labeille-Sczyrba
Selima Optique
John Sherman
James Baker Sitrick
Lola Rykiel & Sonia Rykiel
Frederick & Julie Steckel
Marie-Monique Steckel
Stribling & Associates, Ltd.
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Switzerland Tourism
Tastings
Tcherepnine
Barbara & Donald Tober
Tom Schulman
Jacques Torres
Trianon Palace Versailles
Cédric & Katrin Turk
Fanny Turschwell
Two Trees
Georges Ugeux
& Dr. Francine Godet
John Van Merkensteijn
Anne Vaturi
Ali Velshi
Ella Venet
Stacey Verbeek
Veuve Clicquot Vranken Pommery America
Wildenstein & Co.
Hal Witt
Lisa & David Wolf
Yelo Spa
Zadig & Voltaire
Zagat
Robin Zendell
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2014 Audited Financial Information
FIAF Statements
of Financial Position
Year Ended
June 30,
2014
Year Ended
June 30,
2013
FIAF Statements
of Activities
Year Ended
June 30,
2014
Unrestricted
Assets
Year Ended
June 30,
2013
Temporarily
Restricted
Permanently
Restricted
Total
Total
Support and Revenue
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents, restricted
Investments
Pledges receivable, net
Accounts receivable
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Inventory
Property and equipment, net
Deferred financing costs
Lease costs, net
$477,670
$28,972
0
68,931
1,780,908
1,311,505
Tuition
$4,471,697
$4,471,697
$4,741,914
Contributions
1,087,958
1,516,406
1,476,638
Event rental
1,390,394
1,390,394
1,105,901
1,055,677
1,055,677
657,154
400,434
400,434
417,851
1,121,191
1,121,191
812,754
65,417
203,645
Rental income
614,191
484,331
Membership dues
540,230
347,812
Special event (net of direct cost amounting to $97,500
98,142
76,606
17,885,979
18,683,528
900,243
754,822
390,878
$22,753,658
396,002
and $104,999 in 2014 and 2013, respectively)
$428,448
Book sales (net cost of sales of $123,505 in 2014
and $137,879 in 2013)
34,832
34,832
51,971
Ticket sales
238,066
238,066
200,818
Other revenue
123,994
9
123,994
100,147
9,924,243
428,448
10,352,691
9,565,148
488,280
(488,280)
0
0
10,412,523
(59,832)
10,352,691
9,565,148
9,781,136
9
9,781,136
9,334,115
631,387
(59,832)
571,555
231,033
$22,356,154
Support and revenue before net assets released
from restrictions
Liabilities and Net Assets
Net assets released from restrictions
Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Deferred revenue
Bonds payable
708,389
763,509
971,539
882,192
16,000,000
11,045,000
Notes payable
2,550,000
Capital lease obligation
14,827
Total support and revenue
Expenses
Operating expenses
29,421
Change in net assets from operations
Total Liabilities
$17,694,755
$15,270,122
Non-Operating Activity
Net Assets
Net investment gains (losses)
Unrestricted
3,732,399
5,699,696
Gain on interest-rate-swap agreement
Temporarily restricted
1,213,001
1,272,833
Permanently restricted
Total Net Assets
113,503
5,058,903
113,503
354,603
354,603
284,717
(1,350,510)
(1,350,510)
(1,325,250)
Depreciation and amortization
(754,822)
(754,822)
Interest expense
(675,955)
(675,955)
(439,901)
Bad debt expense
(172,000)
(172,000)
(25,500)
7,086,032
Change in Net Assets
$22,753,658
$22,356,154
Net Assets–July 1
Net Assets–June 30
30
(1,967,297)
(59,832)
(2,027,129)
(1,274,901)
5,699,696
1,272,833
$113,503
7,086,032
8,360,933
$3,732,399
$1,213,001
$113,503
$5,058,903
$7,086,032
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French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF)
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Executive Project Manager
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Copy Writing
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