Fondation Inalco

Fondation Inalco is a public-interest foundation supporting the development and global outreach of Inalco – the National Institute for Oriental Languages and Civilizations, a unique French higher education and research institution founded in 1795, in the wake of the French Revolution, as part of a broader effort to open France to the languages and cultures of the world. 

A renowned university located in Paris, welcoming 9,000 students from more than 120 nationalities, Inalco teaches 106 languages and studies over 400, many of which are rare or endangered. It is home to 14 research departments dedicated to area studies and language sciences and has served as a global hub for linguistic and cultural exchange for over two centuries.

By supporting Fondation Inalco, donors contribute to training globally engaged students and scholars who bring deep, contextual knowledge of the world’s linguistic and cultural diversity.

To ensure your generosity goes as far as possible, we kindly ask that all gifts over $5,000 be made by check or wire transfer to avoid platform fees. Detailed instructions can be found here: USD Wire Instructions. All checks must be made out to Friends of Fondation de France with Fondation Inalco in the memo section. For more information, please visit https://www.friendsoffdf.org/donors/ways-to-give/.