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Fondation Christian et Yvonne Zervos

Vézelay, Yonne Reg W892000398 · RNA/JOAFE Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
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50/100 · methodology

About Fondation Christian et Yvonne Zervos

ensure respect for the wishes of the legatee, the defence of his moral interests, and to promote activities and events in favour of the arts around works of art left to the commune of Vézelay

veiller au respect des volontés du légataire, la défense de ses intérêts moraux, et de promouvoir, autour des oeuvres d'art léguées à la commune de Vézelay, des activités et manifestations en faveur des arts

Translated from French by GiveRadar.

Founded
Headquarters
Vézelay, Yonne
Foundation type
Foundation (Fondation)

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in France
Integrity Assessment This charity: 50
Peer average: 52

Red flags

· All clear
Préfecture deregistration
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 50/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.

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.

Fondation Christian et Yvonne Zervos has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 50/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Prefecture. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

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

Among community development charities registered in France: Fondation Christian et Yvonne Zervos's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 50/100 is in line with the peer average of 52/100.

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.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

French donations to associations d'intérêt général or associations reconnues d'utilité publique are deductible (66% crédit d'impôt for individuals up to a cap).

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

La maison accueillante vous attend - L'Yonne Républicaine
Aug 2024
www.lyonne.fr
Des projets et des interrogations à la Maison Zervos - L'Yonne Républicaine
Mar 2024
www.lyonne.fr
L’ancien président de la fondation Zervos Christian Limousin est mort - L'Yonne Républicaine
Sep 2023
www.lyonne.fr
Vézelay : la Maison Zervos bien animée en 2023 - L'Yonne Républicaine
Mar 2023
www.lyonne.fr
Une exposition estivale à Vézelay dans l'intimité du couple Zervos - L'Yonne Républicaine
Jul 2020
www.lyonne.fr
René Char à l’honneur à la maison des Zervos - L'Yonne Républicaine
Mar 2018
www.lyonne.fr
Vézelay, le refuge des arts - L'Yonne Républicaine
Jul 2016
www.lyonne.fr
Christian Derouet conte le musée Zervos - L'Yonne Républicaine
Jun 2016
www.lyonne.fr
À la découverte de maisons restaurées - L'Yonne Républicaine
Apr 2016
www.lyonne.fr
Le musée Zervos imaginé par Jacques Saulnier exposé à Vézelay - L'Yonne Républicaine
Sep 2015
www.lyonne.fr

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Peer charities

Other community development in France, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Fondation Christian et Yvonne Zervos This page 50 - -
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Permatrek 52 - -
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Dyspraxie France Dys 29 52 - -
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Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Journal Officiel des Associations (JOAFE)
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No Comptes annuels (Journal Officiel) on file
Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Fondation Christian et Yvonne Zervos

What is Fondation Christian et Yvonne Zervos?
Fondation Christian et Yvonne Zervos is a community development foundation based in Vézelay, France. ensure respect for the wishes of the legatee, the defence of his moral interests, and to promote activities and events in favour of the arts around works of art left to the commune of Vézelay
When was Fondation Christian et Yvonne Zervos founded?
Fondation Christian et Yvonne Zervos was founded in 1981.
Where is Fondation Christian et Yvonne Zervos located?
Headquartered in Vézelay, France.
Is Fondation Christian et Yvonne Zervos trustworthy?
Fondation Christian et Yvonne Zervos has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 50 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Fondation Christian et Yvonne Zervos's registration number?
Registration: W892000398 (France).
What is Fondation Christian et Yvonne Zervos's website?
http://www.fondationzervos.com
Are donations to Fondation Christian et Yvonne Zervos tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of France under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.