2015 Annual Report - French Institute Alliance Française

Annual Report Fiscal Year 2015 July 2014–June 2015
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, 2015
Trustees
Stéphane 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 J. 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 First Tuesdays © Sasha Arutyunova
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 cross-cultural
dialogue through
partnerships and new
platforms of expression.
Bienvenue !
A destination for Francophiles
in New York since its founding
in 1898, the French Institute
Alliance Française (FIAF) is the
country’s premier destination
for French language and culture.
FIAF is a private, American 501(c)
(3) not-for-profit organization
incorporated in the state of
New York and is not an agency
of the French government.
Just steps from Central Park, FIAF’s flagship
location on East 60th Street offers dynamic
and far-reaching cultural programs as well
as top-quality French classes for toddlers,
kids, and adults. FIAF Language Center
satellites bring the best of French to Brooklyn
and Montclair, New Jersey, and new online
course offerings allow students to learn from
the comfort of their own homes.
Crossing the Line, FIAF’s leading contemporary
arts festival, is a key moment on the New York
cultural calendar each fall. The festival
provides innovative international artists with
a new platform to share their works and
offers New Yorkers access to groundbreaking,
participatory, and genre-defying productions.
Our French classes run year-round, with special
summer programs for toddlers and kids.
Our tried-and-true methods are as engaging
as they are effective, helping students achieve
French fluency quickly and easily. We aim to
accommodate even the busiest New Yorkers
with our broad range of scheduling options.
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Language
Center
French Classes © Sasha Arutyunova
French Classes© Sasha Arutyunova
FIAF’s class offerings are more
diverse than ever. We continually
re-evaluate class schedules and
formats to best serve our students
and ensure that FIAF provides the
region’s best French language
education.
FIAF is committed to providing the
best in French language education to
students as well as teachers.
FIAF (Manhattan & Brooklyn) Language Center Registration Breakdown — Group Classes
NEW YORK
FY 2015
Total Registrations*8,842
FY2014
FY2013
FY2012
FY2011
FY2010
FY2009
7,857 7,919
8,504 8,6709,215 9,176
Adults5,775
5,644 5,860 6,466 6,6777,294 7,492
60th Street Headquarters
FIAF’s Expanded Reach
Online Learning
Professional Development
Learning French at FIAF is a unique, immersive
experience, and our classes are as fun as they
are effective. The FIAF Language Center, located
in the heart of Manhattan, serves nearly 6,000
New Yorkers each year. All FIAF teachers are
native speakers, and our classes follow
tried-and-true methods to help students
achieve full French fluency.
New this year, FIAF partnered with Le Pain
Quotidien to offer French classes in their
Lexington Avenue & 65th Street location.
These “Breakfast in French” classes invite
students to learn in a convivial atmosphere
with delicious coffee and pastries.
In 2014-2015, FIAF expanded its online offering
to provide students with additional resources
to practice their French outside the classroom.
Speedlingua™ offers students the opportunity
to perfect their French pronunciation from the
comfort of their own homes, while Frantastique
delivers a fun and educational French lesson
to students’ inboxes every day. Students can
also sign up for one-on-one video chat tutoring
sessions and our new virtual group classes
to keep up with their French from anywhere
in the world.
Our expertly curated Teachers’ Professional
Development workshops throughout the year
offer public and private school French teachers
from the Tri-State area the tools they need to
succeed.
We offer a broad array of classes, from general
French to dynamic, themed workshops ranging
from business French to literature. FIAF students
can select from a multitude of scheduling options
in order to find the classes that are best suited
to their specific needs. All students also benefit
from a free FIAF Membership, including access
to the extensive learning resources in the Haskell
Library and free weekly CinéSalon film screenings.
In addition to our French classes, FIAF offers
private specialized English classes for Frenchspeakers living in New York.
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Two thriving satellite locations in Montclair,
NJ and Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn offer topquality French classes to communities outside
Manhattan.
In addition, FIAF Montclair offers cultural events
throughout the year, including an annual Bastille
Day celebration, CinéKids film screenings in
partnership with the Montclair Art Museum, and
talks by renowned authors.
French Certification Exams
FIAF offers all internationally recognized French
certification exams, including the DELF/DALF,
the DELF Junior, the TCF, and the DAEFLE.
Whether students hope to matriculate at French
universities, become French teachers, or simply
enhance their resumes, these exams provide
helpful credentials.
New Challenges
With competition more fierce than ever,
FIAF continues to evolve and expand our
class offerings. There are now more offerings
throughout the day. Students can choose classes
at various session lengths and levels so that they
can fit French into any schedule.
Kids & Teens1,202
1,079 1190 1107 11791128 996
Toddlers1,865
1,134869 931 814 793 688
Revenues **
$4,054,131 $3,892,032 $4,199,711 $4,357,038 $4,285,722 $4,129,502 $4,151,155
Preschool Revenues $489,802 *
$407,325 $326,175 N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Many students enroll in multiple classes, resulting in registration numbers that are higher than the number of students.
Includes adult, kids & teens, and toddler group classes.
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FIAF NJ Language Center Registration Breakdown — Group Classes
NEW JERSEY FY 2015FY2014 FY2013FY2012FY2011
FY2010
Total Registrations* 429 359
483 399 302183
Adults
335 325
377 332 242175
Kids & Teens
86 34
86 49 608**
Toddlers
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N/A N/AN/AN/A
N/A
Revenues
$246,251 $172,340 *
$216,026 $173,159 $114,705 $93,150 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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En Sortant de l’école, part of FIAF Kids: Animated Weekend © All Rights Reserved
Preschool Yoga Class © Sasha Arutyunova
FIAF is a top-ranked destination
for New York City families with
fun and immersive children’s
classes and activities.
French Immersion
Preschool
Toddlers, Kids, and Teens
Learn French
French Enrichment
in Schools
The FIAF Preschool combines the best of French
and American pedagogy in a fun and immersive
learning environment. Graduates of our half day
programs for three-year-olds and four-year-olds
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, Horace Mann and the Chapin
School. After three successful years, the preschool
continues to expand and evolve.
FIAF’s youth programs (ages 1–17) are the fastestgrowing segment of the Language Center,
and we continually update our offerings to meet
the increasing demand. Our classes, workshops,
activities, and camps are tailored to the specific
needs of each age group, and all of our youth
programs employ an interactive and participatory
approach to language learning.
FIAF works in collaboration with the Garden
School in Manhattan to provide in-school
programs tailored to meet the needs of each
class. The program offers students an immersive
experience in the familiar environment
of their school. FIAF is looking to broaden
our reach and develop new in-school French
enrichment programs.
For students whose native language is French,
FIAF has developed unique classes that reinforce
children’s strong foundation in the language
and take into account their bilingual
environment. These special curricula meet
the standards of the French Ministry of Education.
Toddlers Program Sponsor
Jacadi
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Family Saturdays
FIAF is
for Families
FIAF’s Family Saturdays program invites children
and parents to participate in fun, interactive,
and educational activities throughout the FIAF
building. Hands-on workshops and engaging
story hours complement film screenings and live
performances to create a full-day experience.
Our partnership with the Montclair Art Museum
continues to bring New Jersey families CinéKids
film screenings paired with themed arts-andcrafts workshops.
FIAF welcomes families to discover
French at our home on 60th Street
by attending immersive and fun
family-friendly performances
and activities.
In 2014–2015, over 750 kids and parents enjoyed
exciting events throughout the year, including:
November
Enchanted Hour stories and activities, plus
CinéKids screenings of Le Parfum de la carotte
and other short films
December
Enchanted Hour stories and activities plus
a holiday cooking workshop with Sylvie Berger
February
FIAF Kids: Animated Weekend (see p. 15)
May
Le pot de confiture Guignol performance
by Compagnie des Zonzons, plus a puppetry
workshop and a book sale
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In collaboration with Louis Vuitton,
FIAF continued its arts education
partnership with MS 331 in the Bronx.
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Young Audience Program: PATIENT(CE) © Michael George
Students from MS 331 at the opening of their exhibition in the FIAF Gallery © All Rights Reserved
Education
Outreach
FIAF’s longstanding Young Audience
Program invites NYC private and
public school students to discover
French art and culture.
In-School Arts Program
Gallery Visits
Bringing Students to FIAF
FIAF was proud to build on the success of last
year’s pilot in-school arts program and continue
to make an impact on middle school students
in high-need schools. In partnership with
Louis Vuitton, FIAF brought French photographer
Jean-Christian Bourcart to MS 331 in the Bronx
to lead an eleven-week workshop with one class
of 19 eighth-grade students.
In partnership with GDF Suez, FIAF invites school
groups from around New York City to experience
outstanding contemporary art. In 2014-2015,
FIAF welcomed over 400 students to exhibitions
in the FIAF Gallery. These visits led by FIAF’s
Artistic Director, Gallery Coordinator, or the artists
themselves aim to expand students’ horizons
and spark their creativity.
FIAF’s Young Audience Outreach Program strives
to make French culture accessible for all New
York City schoolchildren. School groups from
all five boroughs are invited to FIAF to attend
films, performances, and concerts that have been
thoughtfully curated with children in mind.
Participating students photographed their
friends, families, and daily routines during the
workshop. Louis Vuitton employees exchanged
letters with the students and provided individual
attention and encouragement as the students
prepared to present their work to the public
at a reception in the FIAF Gallery. The students’
best photographs were displayed for one week at
FIAF before being displayed in the halls of MS 331.
Sponsors
GDF Suez/Engie
Louis Vuitton
Young
Audience
Program
In 2014–2015, over 900 students attended five
Young Audience events at FIAF’s Florence Gould
Hall. Paired with Q&A sessions with the artists,
these events inspire and engage schoolchildren.
All Young Audience events are free of charge for
public school groups and affordable for private
schools, ensuring equal access for students from
all backgrounds.
Young Audience Events
November
PATIENT(CE): a special work-in-progress
performance by Stefanie Batten Bland
February
Le Roman de Renard film screening
March
Qu’Allah Bénisse la France film screening
followed by a Q&A with director Abdal Malik
May
Le Pot de confiture Guignol performance
with Compagnie des Zonzons; special concert
by Tunisian singer Sonia M’Barek
Key Supporters
The American Society of the French Legion of Honor
New York City Department of Cultural Affairs
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L’heure de conte in the Haskell Library © Sasha Arutyunova
Haskell
Library
A true FIAF cornerstone,
the John and Francine Haskell
Library serves as both a resource
center and a gathering place for
FIAF Students and Members.
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Serving FIAF Students
Kids at the Library
The Haskell Library offers unparalleled resources
for FIAF Students of all ages and abilities. In the
state-of-the-art Jacques and Alexandre Leviant
Centre d’Auto-Apprentissage, students can
supplement their French classes with multimedia
materials and language books organized by
learning level. With access to language-learning
tools outside the classroom, FIAF students are on
the fast-track to French fluency.
Children are the fastest-growing segment of library
users, and for good reason: the Kids’ Corner offers
over 2,000 carefully curated books, 10 magazine
subscriptions, and 250 DVDs. In Fiscal Year 2015,
the Haskell Library’s Children’s Programs Director
worked closely with the Language Center to ensure
that children’s collections serve the educational
objectives of programs for toddlers, kids, and
teens. New bibliographies of children’s materials
offer parents the tools they need to select the
most appropriate new books and films for their
little ones.
The Haskell Library’s collections are constantly
evolving to best meet the needs of FIAF Students
and teachers.
Providing digital access to 250
magazines and newspapers,
Culturethèque allows FIAF
Members to catch up on current
events from their smartphones,
tablets, and computers.
An Online Resource
By the Numbers
Launched in 2013, Culturethèque has effectively
doubled the Haskell Library’s collections by
offering FIAF Students and Members unlimited
access to a vast digital library. Culturethèque
continues to refine and enhance its offering,
and in Fiscal Year 2015 added numerous magazine
titles as well as a wealth of children’s books.
24,000 volumes in the library’s collection
80,000 digital documents
45,000 materials borrowed in Fiscal Year 2015
3 children’s programs each week
2 adult programs each week
300 hundred visitors each day
Three weekly story hours invite children and
families to convene in the Haskell Library, while
online access to Culturethèque and Spotify playlists
of French audiobooks and nursery rhymes bring
French into the home.
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Fernando Rubio Everything by my side © Maria Baranova
Olivier Saillard Models never talk © Michael George
“A brilliant interpretation
of interdisciplinarity”
— L’Officiel Art, Sep–Nov 2014
“The French Institute Alliance
Française’s marvelous multi-genre
festival” —The New York Times,
September 2014
Crossing the Line
Crossing
the Line
2014
The eighth edition of Crossing the Line, FIAF’s
annual contemporary arts festival, cemented
its reputation as a “marvelous multi-genre
festival” and confirmed its importance in the
New York cultural landscape (The New York
Times, September 6, 2014).
New partnerships, heightened visibility, and
groundbreaking artistry characterized the 2014
edition, which spanned six weeks and broke down
the barrier between audience and performer.
Highlights included Prune Nourry’s monumental
Terracotta Daughters, which was named “[one
of the] top 10 New York gallery shows for
September” and featured 108 life-sized and
individually crafted clay sculptures that recall
China’s famous Terracotta Warriors (Artnet,
September 22, 2014).
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Olivier Saillard’s Models never talk opened
the festival during New York Fashion Week,
allowing seven former supermodels to break
their traditional silence in a world premiere
performance hailed as “a show-and-tell
presentation of insight, wit and art”
(Wall Street Journal, September 17, 2014).
The festival also featured a number of interactive
works. Fernando Rubio’s Everything by my
side invited spectators to lie in pristine white
beds beside actresses and listen to murmured
monologues, and Ivana Müller’s participatory
works for adults and children were praised for
“the speed with which [they create] a community”
(The New York Times, October 2, 2014).
The second year of FIAF’s partnership with the
Hermès Foundation’s New Settings program
featured one US premiere with Gilles Jobin and
Julius Von Bismarck’s QUANTUM and one world
premiere with Jessica Mitrani and Rossy de Palma’s
Traveling Lady. Thanks to this partnership, these
artists were able to reach new audiences and New
Yorkers had the opportunity to experience their
innovative work.
Crossing the Line 2014 featured 15 exceptional
international artists, three world premieres,
and six US premieres.
Crossing the Line 2014 commissioned a unique
and highly acclaimed performance, 600
HIGHWAYMEN’s Employee of the Year.
Crossing the Line 2014 gained extraordinary visibility
through a new advertising campaign in partnership
with JC Decaux as well as broad press coverage,
including ten dedicated feature articles in
The New York Times alone.
Crossing the Line 2014 Co-presenters
A Blade of Grass
Abrons Art Center
Brooklyn Academy of Music
China Institute
Fondation d’entreprise Hermès
Hudson River Park
The Kitchen
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Milk Studios
MoMA PS1
New York Live Arts
Performance Space 122
Salon 94
Times Square Arts
Times Square Advertising Coalition
Program Sponsors
Pommery
Roger Vivier
Traub and Associates
“Crossing the Line, a playful and probing
interdisciplinary festival now in its eighth
year, hosts an array of artists who refuse to be
bottled up and labeled.”
—The New York Times, September 2014
“Nothing if not an adventure!”
—The New York Times, September 2014
“One of the best multidisciplinary arts
festivals every year!”
—This Week in New York, August 2014
Presenting Sponsor
Nespresso
Lead Sponsors
Air France & Delta Air Lines
Florence Gould Foundation
JC Decaux
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Cinema
CinéSalon offers audiences the
chance to discover new French films
alongside timeless classics.
In only its second year, FIAF’s flagship CinéSalon
program offers moviegoers the chance to see
outstanding French films paired with thoughtful
introductions from high-profile personalities
in the arts and post-screening wine receptions.
FIAF Members enjoy free access to these weekly
screenings.
FIAF invited special guests to introduce each
screening including neuroscientist Leah Kelly,
filmmaker Radley Metzger, cultural critic Laura
Kipnis, author Phillip Lopate, WQXR journalist
Annie Bergen, and actor and producer Ronald
Guttman.
This year, CinéSalon welcomed 300 moviegoers
every Tuesday, 24% of whom attended every week
and 24% of whom came once or twice a month.
Sur le chemin de l’école © Wild Bunch
Catherine Deneuve in Belle de jour © Allied Artists Pictures
CinéSalon
Special Cinema Events
Kids’ Animated Weekend
FIAF continues to expand its cinema offerings to
provide our members with exclusive access to
top French films before they are released in the
US. Partnerships with the In French With English
Subtitles film festival and the Focus on French
Cinema festival in 2014–2015 brought exciting
new films and audiences to Florence Gould Hall.
In February 2015, FIAF organized a weekendlong festival of animated films for children.
These carefully curated short films showcased 85
years of imaginative storytelling in French and
Francophone animation, captivating audiences
throughout the weekend. Nearly 400 kids and
parents took part in this one-of-a-kind festival.
January & February
Eccentrics of French Comedy
Special Screenings
March
Benoît Jacquot: Leading Ladies
November
In French With English Subtitles, 6th edition
April & May
Haute Couture on Film
January
On the Way to School, a sneak preview
March
Elle l’adore, closing night of Focus on French Cinema
Storytelling sessions and fun, interactive activities
in the Haskell Library and FIAF Gallery invited
kids and families to learn and explore outside the
salle de cinéma. Maman Bakery and the Albertine
Books joined the fun, offering delicious treats and
French books for purchase in FIAF’s lobby.
Cinema Series by Month
October
Alain Resnais: Time, Memory & Imagination
November & December
The Art of Sex & Seduction
June & July
Jean-Claude Carrière: Writing the Impossible
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.
April
Written on Skin, an HD opera screening in
partnership with the American Friends of the
Festival d’Aix-en-Provence
Films
En sortant de l’école
Cinq courts métrages de Michel Ocelot
Le Roman de Renard
Le Père Frimas, Kokoa & Samba le Grand
Il était une fois…l’homme
June
The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe,
a classic by Yves Robert
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Throughout the year, FIAF presents
the lifestyle series Art de Vivre
featuring talks and discussions
hosted by leading personalities
in their fields.
Fashion at FIAF
FIAF’s annual celebration of haute couture
returned in spring 2015 with three exclusive
talks, an exhibition of photographs by fashion
photographer Grégoire Alexandre, and a tie-in
film series as part of CinéSalon.
In winter 2015, Wine Tour de France
returned with three expertly
curated tastings led by Hortense
Bernard of Millesima USA.
The Art of Sex & Seduction
Creative Leaders
Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez,
the visionary design team behind downtown
fashion label Proenza Schouler, discussed
the innovation, inspiration, and craftsmanship
behind their whirlwind success story; moderated
by Sally Singer, Creative Digital Director of Vogue.
Curated by journalist and writer Erica Lumière, the
second edition of this provocative series in fall
2014 featured three panel discussions, a CinéSalon
series, and an exhibition of photographs by
Jean-Daniel Lorieux in the FIAF Gallery. The panel
discussions included:
Curated and moderated by journalist Melissa
Ceria, these three talks in winter 2015 highlighted
the achievements of three exceptional women,
each at the top of her field.
Kate Betts, former fashion editor at Harper’s
Bazaar and Vogue, offered an inside look at the
alluring world of Parisian fashion in the 1980s
through her glamorous new memoir, My Paris
Dream: An Education in Style, Slang and Seduction
in the Great City on the Seine; moderated by
Michael Boodro, editor-in-chief of Elle Decor.
“Obsessions and Fantasies: From the Marquis
de Sade to Fifty Shades of Grey” with author of The
Surrender: An Erotic Memoir Toni Bentley, author of
What Do Women Want? Daniel Bergner, and French
professor Caroline Weber; moderated by Sadie
Stein, contributing editor at The Paris Review.
Influential blogger Garance Doré, one of fashion’s
most passionate and engaging voices, joined
a panel of her closest collaborators to answer
questions about how to cover fashion; featuring
Erin Beatty of SUNO, Danielle McGrory of KCD,
and Sarah Easley of Kirna Zabête.
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Wine Tour de France © Sasha Arutyunova
Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez of Proenza Schouler, Fashion at FIAF © Sasha Arutyunova
Art
de Vivre
“Infidelity: The Truth About Love, Lust & Loyalty”
with international couples therapist Esther Perel
and syndicated sex advice columnist Dan Savage;
moderated by Eric Klinenberg, professor of
sociology.
“Love, Sex & Dating in the Digital Age”
with biological anthropologist Helen Fisher,
New York Times “Modern Love” column editor
Daniel Jones, psychology professor Harry Reis,
and journalist Erica Lumière.
Caroline de Maigret
The style icon, music producer, and author of the
bestselling How to Be Parisian Wherever You Are:
Love, Style and Bad Habits explained how a true
Parisienne’s style calls for culture, confidence,
and a touch of irreverence.
Dominique Lévy
The leading art dealer with galleries in New York
and London spoke about her skills as a fearless
dealmaker, the art world’s changing landscape,
and her passion for collecting.
Bobbi Brown
The founder and CCO of her eponymous cosmetics
brand, New York Times bestselling author, and
editor-in-chief of Yahoo Beauty discussed her
remarkable career, the changing face of beauty,
and her quest to make women Pretty Powerful.
Wine Tour de France:
Behind the Label with
French Winemakers
Curated by Millesima, represented by General
Manager Hortense Bernard.
“The True Meaning of Terroir in Bordeaux,”
an exploration of the ways place affect taste,
featuring Louis Kressman of Dreyfus Ashby
& Co, Hortense Bernard of Millesima USA, and
fine wine importer and distributer Adrian Chalk.
“Truffles and Bubbles,” a chocolate and
champagne pairing especially for Valentine’s
Day, with legendary chocolatier Jacques Torres,
Marion Tilly of Ayala Champagne, Hortense
Bernard of Millesima USA, Charlotte Raux
of Heidsieck & Charles Heidsieck, and Hubert
de Billy of the Pol-Roger family.
“Vintage: What a Difference a Year Makes,”
a comparison of different Bordeaux vintages,
featuring Hortense Bernard of Millesima USA
and Benjamin Rousseau of Duclot La Vinicole.
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Eva Jay au Bristol, 2008 © Grégoire Alexandre
Sonia M’Barek © Michael George
FIAF’s cultural programming
encourages cross-cultural exchange,
showcases innovative artistry, and
cultivates strategic partnerships
with leading cultural organizations.
FIAF
Presents
Free and open to the public, the
FIAF Gallery welcomed thousands
of visitors throughout the year to
view four exceptional exhibitions.
Featured Events
Performance
Jacques Gamblin gave audiences a glimpse
into the incredible life of author Romain Gary
in a one-night-only performance of The Night Will
Be Calm, told in Gary’s own words.
French standup comedian Alex Lutz made his US
debut with a special version of his sold-out smash
hit Triple Lutz.
Actors Paul-Emile Cendron and Becca
Ballenger played the young Marquis de Lafayette
and his wife in Lafayette, a new play inspired
by letters they exchanged during the Marquis’
time in America; co-presented with Friends of
Hermione-Lafayette in America to celebrate
the historic return to the United States of the
Hermione, an authentic reconstruction of
Lafayette’s 18th-century ship that helped turn
the tide of the American Revolution.
Opera Lafayette brought its 20th anniversary
season to a close in Florence Gould Hall with
L’Épreuve Villageoise, an 18th-century comic
opera by André-Ernest-Modeste Grétry.
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World Nomads Tunisia Weekend
FIAF’s World Nomads festival in 2013 put a
spotlight on Tunisian artists following the Arab
Spring. In May 2015, we once again showcased
the innovative work emerging from this region
over the course of one engaging weekend.
Events included:
A concert by Tunisian vocalist Sonia M’Barek
alongside preeminent qanun player Slim Jaziri
and New York’s own Bassam Saba Ensemble.
A screening of Nejib Belkadhi’s documentary
7 ½, a fascinating look at Tunisian politics from
the onset of revolution to the first elections.
A panel discussion about political and spiritual
Islam in homage to poet Abdelwahab Meddeb,
moderated by the poet’s daughter, Hind Meddeb.
A screening of Kaouther Ben Hania’s awardwinning mockumentary Le Challat de Tunis,
which offers a pointed perspective on attitudes
toward women in Tunisia.
A “Best of Tunsia” artisan market in Le Skyroom,
featuring a diverse array of luxury products made
by Tunisian artisans.
A very special Tunisian brunch in honor of
Mother’s Day.
A Tunisian book sale facilitated by Albertine
Books, featuring work by Abdelwahab Meddeb as
well as works by the panelists and essays on the
Revolution.
Key Partners
The Embassy of Tunisia in Washington, D.C.
The Permanent Mission of Tunisia to the United Nations
Program Sponsors
Kamel Lazaar Foundation
Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie
The Tunisian National Tourist Office
The Violet Jabara Charitable Trust
FIAF
Gallery
Julie Béna
T&T Consortium:
You’re already elsewhere
A site-specific installation of sculptures,
sound, images, and videos functioning as signs
of a fiction to be imagined by the visitors.
Curated by Flora Katz and presented as part
of Crossing the Line 2014.
Jean-Daniel Lorieux
Seducing the Lens
This exhibition of work by the master
fashion photographer captured idealized
images of women, glorifying them and rendering
them ethereal and statuesque. Generously
sponsored by William & Clémence von Mueffling
and presented as part of The Art of Sex and
Seduction 2014.
Joyce Kozloff
Social Studies
Starting with vintage maps used in French
schools during the 1950s, the artist creates
multimedia collages that transpose new
perspectives onto archaic world views
and offer politically charged commentary.
Grégoire Alexandre
A photography exhibition in which the
photographer’s studio is the subject. The visionary
fashion photographer creates new and unexpected
images by playfully using artificial lighting and
transforming seamless backdrops into active
centerpieces. Curated by François Hébel and
presented as part of Fashion at FIAF 2015.
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Trophée des
Arts Gala
Held at the Plaza Hotel under the patronage
of the Ambassador of France in Washington
and the Consul General of France in New York,
the 2014 Trophée des Arts Gala was an elegant
evening that welcomed over 500 prestigious
friends of FIAF and raised over $1.2M.
This unprecedented success was made possible
in large part by the support of dinner chairs Robert
G. Wilmers, FIAF Chairman and Chairman & CEO
of M&T Bank; Lauren Santo Domingo, FIAF Trustee
and Co-Founder of Moda Operandi; and Jeremy
Levine, Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners.
In 2014, Jacques Grange, one of France’s most
distinguished interior designers, received
The Trophée des Arts award. World-famous
gallerist Barbara Gladstone presented Jacques
Grange with the award. The Trophée des Arts
award honors a distinguished artist or cultural
icon who exemplifies FIAF’s mission of crosscultural exchange.
The 2014 Pilier d’Or award honored internet
entrepreneur Fabrice Grinda and was presented
by Jeremy Levine, dinner chair and Partner
at Bessemer Venture Partners.
Junior Committee Co-chairs
Stephanie Binder-Elbaz & Benjamin Elbaz
Mélanie Bouvard & Matthew Bird
James G. Brooks, Jr.
Hélène Comfort
Alexandre Leviant
Martha Flores Longoria & Jérôme Lhote
Eric Mourlot & Dovile Drizyte
Jordan & Jason Phillips
Marie-Noëlle & John Pierce
Lesley & David Schulhof
Mortimer & Amelia Singer
William & Clémence von Mueffling
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2014
2013 1,221,201
1,121,691 918,253 2012
2011
2010
2009
2008 2007 2006
2005
959,607 849,370669,741 749,184 855,328 706,430 330,153
Expenses
259,184
251,645
215,259 246,520
228,160
234,955
287,254
305,902
251,467
145,712
Net Income
962,017
870,046
702,994 713,087
621,210
434,786
461,930
549,426
454,963
184,441
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.
The second Art de Vivre Award honored Frédéric
Malle, Founder & CEO of Editions de Parfums
Frédéric Malle. The award was presented by
Mortimer Singer, President & CEO of Marvin
Traub Associates.
Prominent guests filled Le Bilboquet for this
elegant dinner. Thanks to the commitment
of our Event Committee and our successful live
auction, the second Art de Vivre Award raised
nearly $80,000 for FIAF’s cultural and educational
programs.
Event Committee
Stephanie Binder-Elbaz
Mélanie Bouvard & Matthew Bird
Emmanuel & Christina Di Donna
Sasha Leviant
Eric Mourlot & Dovile Drizyte
Marie-Noëlle & John Pierce
Jordan & Jason Phillips
Lauren & Andrès Santo Domingo
Amelia & Mortimer Singer
Clémence & William von Mueffling
Frédéric Malle at Le Bilboquet © Sasha Arutyunova
FIAF Gala Financials by Year ($)
Revenues
Art de Vivre
Award
Held at Le Bilboquet, the second
annual Art de Vivre Award
was a glamourous fundraiser
on June 8, 2015 celebrating
the best of the French art of living
in the United States.
The Pilier d’Or award recognizes a leading
business figure, diplomat, or philanthropist
for his/her outstanding contributions to the
French and North American communities.
Art de Vivre Award © Sasha Arutyunova
Jacques Grange and Barbara Gladstone at the Plaza Hotel © All Rights Reserved
The annual Trophée des Arts Gala
is a temps fort in FIAF’s year that
honors luminaries in business
and the arts whose work furthers
FIAF’s mission of cross-cultural
exchange. This glamorous evening
raises crucial funds to support our
cultural and educational programs
throughout the year.
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As a member of FIAF, you are
welcomed as part of our FIAF
Famille, whether you are a newly
minted Francophile, or boast a
lifelong involvement with the
French language and culture.
Community
FIAF’s Corporate Membership
program allows corporate partners
to offer educational and cultural
benefits to their employees with
complimentary FIAF Memberships.
Individual Members
Membership Groups
Member Events
Digital Community
Corporate Membership
Over 2,000 FIAF Members benefit from free
weekly CinéSalon screenings, discounted tickets
to FIAF events, access to the Haskell Library’s
extensive digital and print collections, and
opportunities to meet and mingle en français.
Our Premier Members enjoy exclusive invitations
to film premieres and other glamorous events
throughout the year. All FIAF Students also enjoy
complimentary FIAF Memberships.
FIAF’s Young Patrons group unites French and
American young professionals ages 25-45 who
share a passion for French culture. Recent Young
Patrons events include a tour of Google’s Chelsea
offices, a cocktail tasting on the terrace of Pernod
Ricard’s headquarters, a wine tasting and spa
experience at the Plaza’s Caudalie Spa, and
a presentation by artist Jean-Michel Othoniel.
Each month, our popular First Tuesdays events
welcome approximately 200 FIAF Members and
friends for mini-French lessons, a glass of wine,
and conversation en français.
With followers around the world and a robust
social media presence on Facebook, Twitter,
and Instagram, FIAF has extended its reach well
beyond the Tri-state area. Real-time event photos
and tweets, interactive trivia, and ticket giveaways
keep our followers engaged and informed. Join
the conversation @FIAFNY with unique hashtags
for all FIAF series and festivals.
FIAF’s Corporate Members are a group of
leading companies who provide essential
support to FIAF’s innovative arts and
educational programming while enjoying
extensive brand exposure and premier FIAF
access for their employees and clients.
Including over 6,000 Student Members,
nearly 2,000 Corporate Members, and over
2,000 Individual Members, our membership
community numbers are well over 10,000 total.
FIAF First Tuesday © Sasha Arutyunova
Members’ Holiday Party © Sasha Arutyunova
Membership
New this year, our Cercle d’Amies is a group
of American and French women who meet
several times a year for convivial luncheons
and receptions at members’ homes to discuss
timely topics with prominent guests, including
writers, journalists, artists, and collectors.
Past guests have included French writer
and TV personality Olivier Barrot, writer
and journalist Kenizé Mourad, and author
Yoyo Naeght.
In September 2014, the fourth annual Open
House welcomed hundreds of guests for a broad
range of FIAF activities, including mini-French
classes, a film screening, a gallery opening,
beauty and wellness treatments, and a wine
and cheese tasting.
About 250 FIAF Members come together every
December to ring in the holiday season in style
at the annual FIAF Members’ Holiday Party,
hosted by the French Consulate. This chic event
is always sold-out, and some lucky attendees
go home with extraordinary raffle prizes!
Facebook 19,775
Twitter 5,800
Instagram 1,358
As of June 30, 2015
Members enrolled as of June 30, 2015: 1,877
(vs. 1,549 as of June 30, 2014)
Corporate Membership at FIAF provides
exceptional benefits for corporations, including
year-round brand visibility, complimentary
FIAF Memberships for all employees, dedicated
patron services, discounts on FIAF venue
rentals, and reserved tickets for special events.
We were delighted to welcome new partners
Babeth’s Feast, Ipsos, Kurt Salmon, RenaultNissan Alliance and Novotel Times Square to
our corporate membership program over the
past year.
Coporate Members
Gold Members
Air France & Delta
Air Lines
Altour
Nespresso
Rouge Members
BNP Paribas
Renault-Nissan Alliance
Société Générale
Sofitel
Blanc Members
Crédit Agricole CIB
Dailymotion
Jacadi
Natixis
Président Specialty Cheeses
TV5MONDE
Bleu Members
AXA Foundation
Babeth’s Feast
Barclais USA
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Bleu Members
(continued)
Capgemini
Ipsos
Kurt Salmon
L’Oreal USA
LVMH
Novotel Times Square Hotel
Ogilvy
Pernod Ricard
Zilli
Cultural Sponsors
Boulogne-Billancourt
Château du Clos Lucé
Convivium Catering
France 24
France-Amerique
GDF Suez
Louis Vuitton
Millesima
Morgan Stanley
Pommery
Traub and Associates
Vinoteria
Xavier Wine
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FIAF
Support
Bastille
Day
Every July, FIAF transforms 60th Street into a
three-block fête in honor of Bastille Day. In 2014,
this lively street fair drew over 30,000 visitors and
featured more than 70 participating booths that
offered guests French food, culture, and products.
Over 320 visitors enjoyed a wine, beer, cocktail,
and cheese tasting in FIAF’s Tinker Auditorium,
and 40 lucky participants won unique prizes
in the annual prize drawing.
FIAF’s annual street fair is the best
place to celebrate France’s national
holiday in New York.
Consistently mentioned as one of the best
summer activities for families, FIAF’s Bastille Day
on 60th Street offers fun for all ages.
Sponsors
Air France & Delta Air Lines
Discover Beaujolais
Financier Patisserie
France-Amérique
French Morning
Maille
Monaco Government Tourist Office
Président Specialty Cheeses
Ricard
TV5MONDE
Volvic
Steadfast support from individuals and foundations allows FIAF to
continue producing high-quality cultural and educational programs.
Individuals
Institutions
As an American not-for-profit, FIAF relies on our
loyal members and friends for vital financial
support of our vibrant cultural and educational
programming. These supporters make up the heart
of our FIAF famillie and help us to share the richness
of French and Francophone cultures in New York
and beyond.
Our institutional partners help FIAF to deliver
meaningful arts and educational programs
to New Yorkers of all backgrounds.
The FIAF Producers’ Circle unites a distinctive group
of individuals committed to the visionary spirit and
ambitions of the annual Crossing the Line festival.
This group of supporters enjoys privileged access
to the festival, insight into the creative process,
and exclusive invitations to receptions and events.
Key FIAF supporters include
The American Society
of the French Legion of Honor
The Cultural Services of the French Embassy
Enoch Foundation
FACE (French American Cultural Exchange)
The Florence Gould Foundation
Institut français
National Endowment for the Arts
New York State Council on the Arts
New York City Department of Cultural Affairs
FY 2015 Sources of Support & Revenue ($)
Tuition
44%
Rentals
23%2,514,000
4,790,183
Special Events
11%1,157,619
Contributed Income
14%1,515,035
Membership / Ticket Sales6% 622,262
Other Revenue
2%211,804
Total10,810,903
FY 2015 Expenses ($)
Language Center
48%4,696,362
Programming
32%3,109,492
General Administration10%
Fundraising
979,456
10%893,201
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Young Patrons Cocktail Reception © Mark Davis
The Hungry March Band at Bastille Day on 60th Street © Sasha Arutyunova
Bastille Day on 60th Street
Generous support from individuals
and foundations help make FIAF’s
innovative cultural and educational
programs possible.
9,680,511
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Florence Gould Hall © Michael George
Le Skyroom © All Rights Reserved
Rental
Venues
FIAF offers four unique venues
that can accommodate a wide
variety of special events.
Our versatile venues are
all equipped with state of the art
technology, and can be staged
with various decor and catering
setups upon request.
Le Skyroom
Florence Gould Hall
Tinker Auditorium
FIAF Gallery
Le Skyroom is FIAF’s newest event space and
is located on the eighth floor of the FIAF building.
The venue offers a modern, high-tech
environment, with built-in media screen, highdefinition projection and sound equipment,
and private WIFI network setup. There is also a fully
equipped demonstration kitchen, private guest
check-in area, restrooms, and cloakroom. Ample
natural light and dramatic city views make Le
Skyroom perfect for the staging of both daytime
and evening events.
FIAF’s premier venue, Florence Gould Hall, was
fully renovated in 2012, and is equipped with a
state-of-the-art digital cinema projection system,
and the latest audio-visual equipment. The Hall
features a classic jewel-box interior, with plush
seats, and ample legroom, offering both supreme
guest comfort and high-tech production efficiency.
Located between Park and Madison Avenues,
on Manhattan’s beautiful Upper East Side, Florence
Gould Hall is both the ideal location and venue for
corporate town halls, seminars, performing arts
presentations, and film screenings.
FIAF’s Tinker Auditorium is an intimate and easily
customizable venue situated on the mezzanine
level of Florence Gould Hall. Its proximity to
Florence Gould Hall makes it the perfect venue
for accompanying registration, catering and
sponsor-table setups.
The FIAF Gallery, located on the ground floor, lends
itself to both art and photo exhibitions as well as
intimate dinners and receptions. This highly visible
venue guarantees excellent exposure for public
shows, as well as a beautiful private space for
entertaining. The venue can accommodate small
groups (20 guests) for dinner, and up to 125 guests
for cocktail receptions.
The venue can accommodate 200 guests for standup cocktail receptions and 120 for seated events.
The venue can accommodate 360 seated guests.
When rented independently of Florence Gould
Hall, the venue is also accessible from FIAF’s main
entrance on 60th Street, and can be utilized for
standup receptions for up to 300 guests, or built
out with riser-style seating to accommodate
115 guests for small lectures and media
presentations.
Rentals Gross Margin Comparison
FY15
FY14
FY13 FY12
FY11
FY10
FY09
FY08 FY07
FY06
Revenue ($)
1,405,869
1,390,394 1,104,330 1,228,239
1,016,545
888,753 1,076,824
1,151,136 984,525
714,197
Expenses ($)
906,666
950,607 764,327 860,672
685,673
646,261 758,534
858,553 764,510
581,011
439,787 340,003 367,567
330,872242,492318,290
292,583 220,015
133,186 33
25
22
19 Gross Margin ($)499,203
Ratio (%)36 323130
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27
30
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FIAF Donors 2014-2015
As a not-for-profit organization, FIAF depends upon
charitable donations from the French and American
communities. FIAF is deeply grateful to the following
generous supporters of its 2014–2015 season.
Reflects donations made from July 2014–June 2015.
Les Bienfaiteurs
($50,000+)
Air France & Delta Air Lines
Altour
BNP Paribas
Fondation d’entreprise Hermès
The Florence Gould Foundation
JCDecaux
Nespresso USA
New York State Council on the Arts
Roche Foundation, Inc.
Lauren & Andres Santo Domingo
William & Clémence von Mueffling
Robert & Elisabeth Wilmers
Les Leaders
($25,000–$49,999)
J. Speed Carroll
Carmen Chahine Debbane
Alexandre H. Chemla
Crédit Agricole Corporate and
Investment Bank
Robert de Rothschild
Amandine & Stephen Freidheim
Jeremy Levine
Natixis North America
Renault Nissan
Société Générale
Sofitel
Jim Xhema
Les Mécènes
($10,000–$24,999)
Robert F. Agostinelli
American Society of the French Legion of Honor
David Amini
AXA Foundation
René-Pierre & Alexis Azria
Babeth’s Feast
Barclais CPA
Patrick Baugier de Chevestre
Antoinette & Marco Botarelli
Anne Busquet
Capgemini
Véronique Casimir-Lambert
Samantha & Nabil Chartouni
Clearview Festival Productions
Cohen Media Group
Dailymotion
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Estée Lauder Companies, Inc.
Jean-Marie & Elizabeth Eveillard
France 24
Fribourg Family
Michèle Gerber Klein
Patrick & Elizabeth Gerschel
Françoise Gilot
Robert G. Goelet
Isabelle Autones & Francis
Greenburger
John H.F. Haskell, Jr.
Erin Hazelton
Institut français
Interaudi Bank
Jacadi
Kurt Salmon
Lactalis USA, Inc.
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis
Vuitton, Inc
Steven Langman
The Leviant Family
Martha Flores Longoria &
Jérôme Lhote
L’Oréal USA
James C. Marlas
& Marie Nugent-Head Marlas
Marvin Traub Associates, Inc.
Meeschaert
Eric Mourlot & Dovile Drizyte
National Endowment for the Arts
New York City Department of
Cultural Affairs
Novotel Times Square Hotel
Ogilvy & Mather
Olivier Padiou
Pernod Ricard
Jason & Jordan Phillips
Marie-Noëlle & John Pierce
Stephen A. Schwarzman
Dr. Michael S. Siegal & Nomi Ghez
Amelia & Mortimer Singer
The Honorable Craig R. Stapleton
Tocqueville Asset Management, LP
TV5MONDE
Ville de Boulogne-Billancourt
Vranken Pommery America
Stanley Weisman
Donald E. Zilkha
Zilli USA, Inc.
*All gifts received between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015
Les Donateurs
($5,000–$9,999)
Atout France
Barnes New York
Allan M. Chapin & Anna Rachminov
Hélène Comfort
DBA Barnes International
Comtesse Caroline de Ravel
d’Esclapon
Patrizia di Carrobio
Emmanuel & Christina Di Donna
Pamela Goldie-Morrison
Sylviane Grinda
Jean-Claude & Christiane Gruffat
Claire Gudefin
Ron Guttman
Laurent Hainaut
Violaine Huisman
& Tom McCarthy
Anoush Khoshkish
Isabelle Kowal
Michel Larroche
Agathe Lerolle
François Maisonrouge
Elizabeth Krief Manardo
Virginia A Millhiser
Barbara & Henry Pillsbury
Antoine Roset
Morgan Stanley
Sana Sabbagh
Jacqueline Sackler
Monique & Robert Schweich
John E Sherman MD
James Baker Sitrick
St Michel Biscuits
The Clarence and Anne Dillion
Dunwalke Charitable Trust
The Dillon Fund
Two Trees
Cécile & Ezra Zilkha
Al Zuckerman
Les Amis
($750–$4,999)
Hervé Aaron
Alliance Française de Greenwich
David Backler
Belgian Tourist Office
Sylvie Beljanski/Natural Source
International, Ltd.
Marie-Eve & Michel Berty
Jonah Bokaer
Miss Rolande Borno
Bosie Tea Parlor
Mélanie Bouvard & Matthew Bird
Brasserie Cognac
James G. Brooks, Jr.
Anna Bulgari
CEMOI Chocolates
Château du Clos Lucé - Parc
Leonardo da Vinci
Pierre-André Chiappori
Francis Cholle
Charles & Clo Cohen
Emy Cohenca
Robert Couturier
Elisabeth de Kergorlay
Arnaud De Laage
Philippe Delouvrier
Jean-François Deroche
Luc Despins
David Doty
Eric Draghi
Kay Du Fernandez
Financier Patisserie
Firmenich
First Manhattan Company
Edmée & Nicholas Firth
Brian D. Fix
Zoran Fotak
Charles Frank & Eleanor Sebastian
Peter Frelinghuysen
Martin Garbus
John Gatsos
Barbara Gladstone
Marc & Mariannick Gobé
Henry P. Godfrey
William Green
Christian G. Gudefin
David Halliwill
Zoltan Hankovszky
Romain Hatchuel
Suzanne Hoyt
Kamel Lazaar Foundation
Jean Karoubi
& Dr. Michelle de La Mothe
Peter Kimmelman
Younghee Kim-Wait
Svetlana Ksenofontova
Rosemary LaPointe
Franck Laverdin
Le Palais des Thés
Didier Lestienne
Arthur L. Loeb
Michel Longchampt
Anne & Alain Louvel
Lycée Français de New York
Sean Lynch
M&T Bank
Mad Mac LLC
William Maier
Bill Maler
Paige Boller Malik
Maman Bakery
Charles-Henri Mangin
Sabrina Masson
Adrien Meyer
Irene Miller
New York Gallery, LLC
Elizabeth Oberbeck
Ode à la Rose
Office National du Tourisme
Tunisien
Omaha Community Foundation
Organisation Internationale de la
Francophonie
Susanna Parra
Gabriela Perez Rocchietti
Susy Pestana
George Phillips
Robert Couturier, Inc.
Gabriela Rodriguez
Ruth Kulawy
Lily Safra
Lesley & David Schulhof
Scott Shepherd
Denise Sobel
Sopexa
Elizabeth Strong-Cuevas
Wan-Hui Su
Switzerland Tourism
Peter A. Tcherepnine
Jean-Luc Teinturier
David M. Thoms
Barbara & Donald Tober
Kaan-Cédric Turk
Fanny Turschwell
Georges Ugeux
& Dr. Francine Godet
Ronald Ulrich
Violet Jabara Charitable Trust
Herbert & Svetlana Wachtell
William Watt
Naomi Whittel
Wildenstein & Co., Inc.
Dr. Patricia Yarberry-Allen
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2014 Audited Financial Information
FIAF Statements
of Financial Position
Year Ended
June 30,
2015
Year Ended
June 30,
2014
FIAF Statements
of Activities
Year Ended
June 30,
2015
Year Ended
June 30,
2014
Unrestricted
Assets
Temporarily
Restricted
Permanently
Restricted
Total
Total
Support and Revenue
Cash and cash equivalents
Investments
Pledges receivable, net
$805,866
$477,670
1,576,491
1,780,908
0
65,417
Accounts receivable
562,699
614,191
Inventory
112,539
98,142
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Property and equipment, net
805,257
540,230
17,119,227
17,885,979
Deferred financing costs
805,481
900,243
Lease costs, net
361,562
390,878
$22,149,122
$22,753,658
Tuition
$4,790,183
$4,790,183
$4,741,697
Contributions
1,035,711
1,515,035
1,516,406
Event rental
1,405,869
1,405,869
1,390,394
Rental income
1,108,131
1,108,131
1,055,677
412,079
412,079
400,434
1,157,619
1,157,619
1,121,191
Membership dues
$479,324
Special event (net of direct cost amounting to $97,500
and $104,999 in 2014 and 2013, respectively)
Book sales (net cost of sales of $123,505 in 2014
and $137,879 in 2013)
43,158
43,158
34,832
Ticket sales
210,183
210,183
238,066
Other revenue
168,646
9
168,646
123,994
10,331,579
479,324
10,810,903
10,352,691
491,968
(491,968)
0
0
10,823,547
(12,644)
10,810,903
10,352,691
Operating expenses
9,680,511
9
9,680,511
9,978,136
Change in net assets from operations
1,143,036
(12,644)
1,130,392
571,555
Support and revenue before net assets released
Liabilities and Net Assets
from restrictions
Liabilities
Net assets released from restrictions
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Deferred revenue
Loan payable
Capital lease obligation
Total Liabilities
868,848
708,389
1,298,276
971,539
16,000,000
16,000,000
66,641
14,827
$18,233,765
Total support and revenue
Expenses
$17,694,755
Net Assets
Unrestricted
2,601,497
3,732,399
Non-Operating Activity
Temporarily restricted
1,200,357
1,213,001
Net investment gains (losses)
Permanently restricted
113,503
113,503
Depreciation and amortization
Total Net Assets
3,915,357
$22,149,122
5,058,903
$22,753,658
354,603
(1,350,510)
(50,000)
(50,000)
0
(718,952)
(718,952)
(675,955)
Bad debt expense
(28,396)
(28,396)
(172,000)
0
0
(754,822)
(1,143,546)
(2,027,129)
Write-off of deferred financing costs
Change in Net Assets
Net Assets–July 1
Net Assets–June 30
30
(109,678)
(1,366,912)
Interest expense
Settlement Agreement Fees
(109,678)
(1,366,912)
(1,130,902)
(12,644)
3,732,399
1,213,001
$113,503
5,058,903
7,086,032
$2,601,497
$1,200,357
$113,503
$3,915,357
$5,058,903
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