Why Become a Benefactor of the National Archives?
An act of philanthropy, patronage allows the National Archives to finance portions of their major restoration projects for their heritage and archive collections, as well as their temporary exhibitions. It also contributes to maintaining skills through the support of companies, foundations, and private individuals.
The Commitments of Benefactors
Being a benefactor of the National Archives means committing:
- to the preservation of a rich heritage inherited from fourteen centuries of French history — a history we have a collective duty to pass on to future generations;
- to an inexhaustible source of discovery, knowledge, and education, which also helps create social bonds;
- to a unique symbol of France’s influence around the world, which also contributes to the preservation of precious skills and the development of the local economy.
Supporting the National Archives means supporting:
- archival heritage: acquisition, restoration, or digitization of archives produced from the 7th century to the present day;
- built heritage: restoration, enhancement, and compliance upgrades of the historic site buildings in the Marais district in Paris (constructed from the 14th to the 19th centuries), including their interior decorations and gardens;
- movable heritage: acquisition or restoration of objects and works of art created from the 16th to the 19th centuries
- temporary exhibitions: promoting the collections to a wide audience with free entry and numerous cultural events;
- educational activities and operations aimed at audiences distant from culture.
Defining patronage:
Patronage is a philanthropic act defined as material support provided by a company, a foundation, an endowment fund, or an individual to an organization for activities of general interest, with no direct return expected from the beneficiary. It can be financial (monetary donation), in kind (donation of equipment), or skills-based (donation of expertise).
Corporate Patronage
Being a benefactor of the National Archives means benefiting from:
- a corporate tax reduction of 40 % or 60 % of the donation amount, according to the conditions set by Article 238 bis of the French General Tax Code;
- exceptional benefits within the limit of 25 % of the donation amount, customizable to your needs, such as:
• visibility of your company on various communication and mediation supports of the National Archives (poster, invitation, catalogue, advertising campaigns, etc.);
• invitations for your employees, clients, and partners to private visits and events of the National Archives;
• complimentary use of privatizable spaces at the National Archives for your internal events (meetings or seminars) and public relations events (receptions, lunches, dinners).
Individual Patronage
Being a benefactor of the National Archives means benefiting from:
• an income tax reduction of 66 % of the donation amount, within an annual limit of 20 % of taxable income (with the possibility of carryforward over the next five tax years);
• benefits such as invitations to National Archives events, limited to 25 % of the donation amount and capped at a flat-rate maximum of €65.
Support a Masterpiece of the 18th Century
Becoming a benefactor means supporting the restoration of an 18th-century jewel of the French capital! The National Archives and the Fondation du patrimoine have launched a fundraising campaign, open to all, to support the restoration of a masterpiece of European heritage: the Hôtel de Rohan and its salons of the cardinals.
Located in the Marais district at the historic National Archives site, the Hôtel de Rohan is one of the most prestigious 18th-century palaces in Paris, with classical façades — including the famous Chevaux du Soleil by sculptor Le Lorrain — and sumptuous interiors, such as the cardinals’ salons and the salons of the Chancellerie d’Orléans.
You can help support the restoration of this 18th-century treasure! The project is planned to start in 2025 and continue for two years, enabling the completion of this unique heritage rehabilitation and its rediscovery by a broad public through renewed museography.