GEM Foundation

The GEM Foundation, housed within the Fondation de France, represents the societal commitment of Grenoble Ecole de Management (GEM), the first management school to become a mission-driven company. Since 2016, we have collectively worked, with the support of sponsors and donors, to develop projects of public interest.

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Uniting our commitments for lasting societal impact.

Research, innovation, inclusion and the fight against all forms of student insecurity: become a committed player alongside Grenoble Ecole de Management and its Foundation.

Mission

We invite businesses and individuals to collaborate on initiatives addressing key societal challenges: digital transformation, energy transition, inclusive sustainability, women’s entrepreneurship, equal opportunities, and talent development.

With your support, we amplify our impact and contribute together to solving the major challenges of our time.

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Why Support the GEM Foundation?

Investing in Talent

Student hardship is a reality, even in business schools. Help us break down financial and social barriers that limit access to quality education for the most underprivileged.

To provide every talent with the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their background, the GEM Foundation gathers donations to promote equal opportunities by directly supporting the most deserving students through:

Social and Excellence Scholarships: Supporting the most talented students in the Grande Ecole Program based on social and academic criteria by partially covering tuition or living expenses.
Emergency Aid Scholarships: Offering a helping hand to the most vulnerable scholarship recipients or students facing critical situations (health issues, family breakdowns).

News: Giving Tuesday 2024 Campaign In December, the GEM Foundation will launch its annual fundraising campaign in conjunction with Giving Tuesday to support deserving students with scholarships. Every donation collected will contribute to the Foundation's scholarship fund. Join this solidarity movement on December 3rd to support the next generation of talent!

Support talent:

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Testimonials

Our mission is to support the students most in need to ensure we don’t overlook deserving talent and profiles", says Virginie Sémavoine, member of the GEM Foundation Scholarship Committee. Learn more about our actions to promote equal opportunities.

I would like to express to the GEM Foundation’s donors how much every donation matters and can help resolve delicate, often unexpected, situations that are worsening due to current circumstances."
– Elias, second-year student and recipient of a social and excellence scholarship.

Supporting Research to Benefit Society

The GEM Foundation also funds research and teaching chairs to address critical and strategic challenges for businesses and society.
By connecting research and businesses, we respond to societal challenges through funding new studies, disseminating results widely, and incorporating them into improved student training. In this sense, the Foundation serves as a true tool for co-creating knowledge.

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Contributing to research through the GEM Foundation is an act of coherence, strength, and necessity."
– Jean-Pierre Corniou, sponsor of the Digital Organizations & Society Chair. Read the full testimonial.

How to Contribute

By donating, you help students from modest backgrounds—tomorrow’s talents—and support impactful research addressing major societal issues, thereby strengthening your societal impact.

-Online Donation: Every contribution counts, regardless of the amount.
Make an online donation

-Bank Transfer: Donate directly to the GEM Foundation account:
Account Holder: Fond. Ecole Managt School business & society
Fondation de France - 40 avenue Hoche - 75008 Paris
Bank Details: HSBC FRANCE PARIS CBC 502
RIB: 30056 00502 0502 001 0511 17
IBAN: FR76 3005 6005 0205 0200 1051 117
BIC: CCFRFRPP

-Questions? Contact us for information on different payment methods.

Tax Benefits

The GEM Foundation is hosted by the Fondation de France, recognized as a public-interest foundation. Your donation is eligible for tax benefits under Article 238 bis of the French General Tax Code.

-For residents in France:

66% deductible from income tax (individuals).
75% deductible from real estate wealth tax (IFI) for eligible individuals.
60% deductible from corporate tax (companies).

-For U.S. residents:
Benefit from agreements with Friends of Fondation de France by making your donation directly on the dedicated page for U.S. residents: Make a donation

-For residents in other European countries: Contact us!

Supporting the GEM Foundation is a win-win: As a sponsor, you contribute to impactful projects while benefiting from the tax advantages of philanthropy.

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Acknowledgments

We also thank all individual donors:

Anissa AREZKI
Géraud BABINET
Ludovic BARILLET
Denis BRIEUSSEL
Jihui CHEN
Matthieu CILLARD
Jean-Pierre CORNIOU
Benoit DURUPT
Maxime GIBAUD
Felipe GOMES PEREIRA COUTINHO
Sofiane HERIDA
Alban JACQUIN
Kenny LAPORT
Pierre MARIAUD
Moncef MERKHI
Ludovic MILLEQUANT
Karim MKHININI
Olivier PERROTEY
Dimitri PLATONOFF
Matthieu ROTARU
Emmanuelle SCHIAVO
Philippe VIALLET
Thomas VILCOT

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