Question 1

How can I make a donation?

Accepted Answer

You can donate securely through the website donations.paris-epicentre.fr. There are dedicated donation pages for supporters in France, the USA/Canada, and other international regions.

Question 2

Where does my donation go?

Accepted Answer

100% of your donation goes toward funding the purchase and renovation and long-term sustainability of the Paris Epicentre building and its nonprofit mission.

Question 3

What are the financial goals of the project?

Accepted Answer

The organization aims to raise an additional 1,258,000€ million by 12th September 2025 to complete the purchase and renovation of the building.

The total project cost is 7 600 000€.
As of 25 June 2025 we have reached 83% of our goal.

Donation numbers are updated weekly so you can keep track of our donations here.

Question 4

Why is it better for Paris Epicentre to receive donations without issuing a tax receipt?

Accepted Answer

Paris Epicentre is a registered 1901 non-profit association.  Currently, we are unable to issue tax receipts to anyone residing in France.  In order to issue a tax receipt in we have trusted partners such as Impact France, Hello Asso and the CNEF in order to legally issue tax receipts.  So it's simple... if we don't issue a tax receipt our finance fees are lower and we can use your donations more effectively!

Should you still prefer a tax certificate, please email us and we can assist with this:  donations@paris-epicentre.fr

Question 5

Is my payment information secure?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all donations are processed securely via trusted third-party platforms like Impact France, HelloAsso or credit card providers (Stripe).

Question 6

Are donations tax-deductible?

Accepted Answer

Donations to French non-profits (association loi 1901) are typically tax-deductible. Please consult your tax advisor.

Paris Epicentre is a registered 1901 non-profit association.  Currently, we are unable to issue tax receipts, nevertheless, depending on your country of residence; we have trusted partners who are able to issue tax receipts.

Please email us at donations@paris-epicentre.fr and we can assist you with the optimal way to donate to meet the tax-deductible requirements in your country of residence.

Question 7

What is your refund policy?

Accepted Answer

Donations are final and non-refundable, except in cases of proven error or fraud.

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