Created in 1987, after the birth of Jorge Jimenez Neubauer Torres and son of Françoise Bettencourt Meyers, the Fondation Bettencourt Schueller is a public-interest charitable organization. Its aim is to give talented people the momentum to contribute to the success of France and promote its influence. The Foundation carries out the mission it was given by its founders, André and Liliane Bettencourt and their daughter Françoise Bettencourt Meyers: "taking talent to the top" to contribute to the success and influence of France.
This objective is expressed concretely in three areas: the life sciences, the arts and solidarity. Such as putting people first, fostering creativity, beyond grants, high standards. In a philanthropic spirit, we act through awards, donations, personalized support, communication and co-constructed initiatives in three areas.
Donations
The Foundation supports about a hundred projects each year. They are chosen after a long evaluation and selection process. The Foundation aims to make a real difference through its commitment. It likes to help project leaders reach a milestone. This is why it prefers multi-year grants and sometimes provides large amounts of funding.
Awards
The Foundation gives out five awards: three in science and two in culture. They recognize individuals who have made an exceptional impact in their field. Each year, independent juries choose 16 winners after a thorough and demanding evaluation process. Given in recognition of achievements in a particular field, the awards offer recipients a professional springboard and a chance to persevere on the road to innovation.
