American Friends for the Preservation of Saint Germain des Prés is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization working to fund the restoration of Paris's oldest church. We work in lockstep with our French counterparts at the 'Fonds de Dotation pour le Rayonnement de l'Eglise Saint-Germain-des Prés' (www.depuis543.org) and contribute monies raised in the United States to a central account to finance the restoration work now underway at the Saint Germain des Prés church.

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The all-volunteer AFPSGP was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Maryland. It has directly contributed a not insignificant portion of all restoration funds raised to date, thanks to the ongoing generosity of donors in the United States and indeed around the world.

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AFPSGP is recognized by the IRS as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organization.  This means that donations made to the organization by US taxpayers will be deductible in most circumstances. Individual US taxpayers should consult their financial advisors for further guidance on the tax-exempt status of their donations. 

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Our mission remains intact: it is to ensure the timely completion of all restoration works at the church; while inspiring an appreciation for French culture, architecture and art among the general public in the United States.