Fondation Christian et Yvonne Zervos

Fondation Christian et Yvonne Zervos is a registered community development nonprofit based in Vézelay, Yonne, France. It is registered with the Repertoire National des Associations (RNA). It was founded in 1981 and has been operating for 45 years. Its registration number is W892000398. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 50/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Fondation Christian et Yvonne Zervos's official registration number is W892000398, as recorded in the national registry of France.

Fondation Christian et Yvonne Zervos has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 50/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 50 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in France is 52/100.

Fondation Christian et Yvonne Zervos is located in Vézelay, Yonne, France. The organization was established in 1981 and has been active for 45 years. Its registered address is LA GOULOTTE, 89450, France.

Fondation Christian et Yvonne Zervos is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in France. It operates as a Fondation.

According to GiveRadar's records, Fondation Christian et Yvonne Zervos is registered with the Repertoire National des Associations (RNA) and overseen by the Prefecture. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

to ensure respect for the wishes of the legatee, to defend his moral interests, and to promote, around works of art bequeathed to the commune of Vézelay, activities and demonstrations in favor of the arts Fondation Christian et Yvonne Zervos is classified as a community development organization registered in France. The organization was founded in 1981.

Fondation Christian et Yvonne Zervos is a registered association in France. Donations to qualifying French nonprofits are eligible for a tax reduction of 66% of the donated amount, up to 20% of your taxable income. Donations to organizations providing aid to people in need qualify for a 75% reduction up to a set ceiling.

Fondation Christian et Yvonne Zervos is a French foundation (fondation) - a legal entity created by the irrevocable dedication of assets to a charitable purpose. French foundations are supervised by their relevant ministry or the prefecture. It is registered in the Repertoire National des Associations (RNA), maintained by the French Ministry of the Interior, under RNA number W892000398.

You can verify Fondation Christian et Yvonne Zervos's legal status in several ways. First, look up the RNA record directly on the JOAFE (Journal Officiel des Associations et Fondations d'Entreprise) at https://www.journal-officiel.gouv.fr/pages/associations-search-associations using RNA number W892000398. The result shows the official name, registered purpose, registered address, and date of creation. Second, check the Data Associations portal maintained by the DJEPVA (Direction de la Jeunesse, de l'Education Populaire et de la Vie Associative) at https://www.data-asso.fr/ - this aggregates RNA data with financial information (comptes annuels), public subsidies received, and employment data. Third, ask the organisation for its statuts (bylaws), its most recent rapport d'activite (annual report), and its comptes annuels (annual accounts). Legitimate French charities, especially those receiving public subsidies or donations exceeding 153,000 EUR per year, are required to publish these. If the RNA record exists, the purpose matches, and financial reports are available, the organisation is legitimate.

You can donate to Fondation Christian et Yvonne Zervos directly through its donation page (https://www.fondationzervos.com/nous-soutenir). French charities typically accept bank transfers (virement bancaire via IBAN), cheques, online card payments, and recurring direct debits (prelevement automatique). Many use platforms like HelloAsso (France's leading free fundraising platform for associations), Hellodon, or their own website. For tax-deductible giving: donations to associations d'interet general and organismes d'utilite publique are eligible for a 66% income-tax reduction (reduction d'impot) up to 20% of taxable income, or 75% for organisations providing meals, shelter, or healthcare to the needy (up to 1,000 EUR per year, then 66% above that). The charity must issue a recu fiscal (tax receipt) for the donation to be deductible. Corporate donors (mecenat d'entreprise) can deduct 60% of donations up to 0.5% of turnover.

Fondation Christian et Yvonne Zervos is based in Vézelay, Yonne. France is divided into 101 departements across 18 regions (13 in metropolitan France plus 5 overseas). French associations can operate nationally regardless of where they are registered - the RNA registration is done at the prefecture of the registered address but does not limit the geographic scope of activities.