The Foundation Action against Hunger
Scientific expertise to fight hunger
Founded in 2013 under the auspices of the Institut de France, the Action Against Hunger Foundation for Research and Innovation aims to eradicate hunger by deepening our understanding of the causes and treatment of undernutrition.
Scientific research is thus part of a broader effort to improve the quality of Action Against Hunger’s field interventions. Working closely with its teams:
- Action Against Hunger’s programs are adapted for more effective and sustainable management, particularly in the areas of nutrition and health.
- A solid evidence base is built in response to societal, political, economic, and environmental changes.
- Innovative ideas can be tested.
- The results of our experts’ research strengthen our advocacy with key stakeholders at both national and international levels.
As the Foundation is authorized to receive donations, you can choose to direct yours toward scientific research. In this case, 75% of your donation is deductible from your Real Estate Wealth Tax (IFI).
Scientific expertise as a strategic development area
Today, our research projects have specific objectives: improving the management and prevention of undernutrition, as well as enhancing response and preparedness for humanitarian emergencies. These projects are structured around three main areas:
- Identifying effective preventive approaches against undernutrition.
- Identifying scalable methods for effective undernutrition treatment.
- Identifying tools for emergency response and preparedness.
MANGO Project
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Mangrove Project
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Scientific expertise is becoming more precise
Your questions, our answers
Action Against Hunger is a Public Interest Association founded in 1979. Its mission is to save lives through the prevention, detection, and treatment of malnutrition, especially in emergency and conflict situations. Its programs aim to restore food autonomy to beneficiaries.
To sustainably combat the root causes of hunger, Action Against Hunger works in the following areas:
– Nutrition and health
– Food security and livelihoods
– Water, sanitation, and hygiene
– Advocacy and awareness
– Mental health and psychosocial support
In 2016, the international Action Against Hunger network assisted nearly 14.7 million people in over 56 countries worldwide.
The Action Against Hunger Foundation for Research and Innovation was created in 2013 and is hosted by the Institut de France. Its goal is to strengthen the scientific expertise of Action Against Hunger and its international network in the fight against hunger and its causes. It primarily focuses on developing innovative solutions by fostering exchanges between field actors and recognized specialists in each area of intervention.
If the net taxable value of your real estate assets equals or exceeds €1.3 million, you are liable for the IFI, which replaced the Solidarity Wealth Tax. The Foundation offers you the opportunity to combine generosity with tax benefits. 75% of your gift to the Foundation is deductible from your IFI, up to a limit of €50,000. A tax receipt will be sent to you by mail or email if the gift is made online.
To reduce your IFI to zero, use the following calculation:
IFI amount / 0.75 = gift amount
If you are not liable for the IFI, 66% of your gift to the Foundation is deductible from your Income Tax (IR).
Tax benefits under IFI and IR are not cumulative. However, you may deduct part of your gift from your IFI and the other part from your IR.
Unlike IR gifts, IFI gifts cannot be carried forward over 5 years.
You can send your gift by mail to:
Fondation Action contre la Faim
102 Rue de Paris, CS10007, 93558 Montreuil Cedex
Please make your check payable to:
Institut de France – Fondation Action contre la Faim
You can also donate directly via the website under the Make a Donation section
Donation calculator
Each gift entitles you to an income tax reduction equal to 75% of the amount of the gift, up to a limit of €1 000 (2025 ceiling).
Beyond that, the tax reduction rises to 66% of the amount over €1 000, up to a limit of 20% of your taxable income. To simulate your tax reduction, please enter an amount in the ‘Amount of your gift’ box.
If the net taxable value of your real estate assets exceeds €1 300 000, you are liable for the Real Estate Wealth Tax (Impôt sur la Fortune Immobilière, IFI). By making a gift to the Action contre la Faim for research and innovation Foundation, you can benefit from a tax reduction of 75% of the amount of your gift, up to a limit of €50 000 per year (2025 ceiling).
IFI Tax Scale
| Net Taxable Value | Applicable Rate |
| Up to €800,000 | 0,00 % |
| €800,000 to €1.3 million | 0,50 % |
| €1.3 million to €2.57 million | 0,70 % |
| €2.57 million to €5 million | 1,00 % |
| €5 million to €10 million | 1,25 % |
| Over €10 million | 1,50 % |
*Data from the official website of the French Public Finance Directorate
A team at your service
Do you have questions? The Philanthropy team is available to assist you and guide your decision-making. You can also write to us at:
Fondation Action contre la Faim pour la Recherche et l’Innovation
102 rue de Paris, CS 10007, 93558 MONTREUIL CEDEX
Reports
Innovation at the heart of our fight
The long-term impact of Action Against Hunger is made possible thanks to the foundational work of the Action Against Hunger Foundation for Research and Innovation.
How can we better adapt our interventions and programs to ensure they are effective and sustainable?
How can we share results to disseminate knowledge internationally?
These are the questions the Foundation strives to answer.