Nonprofit · EIN 04-6045400
FRENCH CULTURAL CENTER INC
Tax-exempt · BOSTON, MA 02116
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,036,936 | $2,830,552 | $206,384 | $24,462,298 | $3,586,593 | $20,875,705 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,418,520 | $2,659,244 | -$240,724 | $23,802,262 | $3,522,942 | $20,279,320 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,794,104 | $2,690,715 | -$896,611 | $23,211,329 | $3,519,143 | $19,692,186 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $989,032
- Membership dues
- $143,224
- Program service revenue
- $1,100,966
- Investment income
- $923,524
- Net rental income
- $75,546
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $394,953
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$52,132
- Other revenue
- $23,414
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,500
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $307,034
- Other salaries and wages
- $997,052
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,482,906
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $2,766
- Accounting fees
- $47,500
- Occupancy
- $100,770
- Travel
- $12,506
- Depreciation
- $353,255
- Program services (functional)
- $1,804,865
- Management and general (functional)
- $916,741
- Fundraising (functional)
- $108,946
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $23,802,262
- Total assets, end of year
- $24,462,298
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,586,593
- Net assets, end of year
- $20,875,705
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $9,083,580
- Publicly traded securities
- $14,890,767
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $14,989,701
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $5,886,004
- Gross receipts
- $11,432,699
- Employees
- 50
- Volunteers
- 125
- Year formed
- 1945
- State of legal domicile
- MA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARBARA BOUQUEGNEAU | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $156,430 | $18,864 |
| MICHAEL RICHARD | CFO/CLERK Officer | 15 | $131,740 | $0 |
| STEVEN GALANTE | TRUSTEE/CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| JEAN-FRANCOIS DUCREST | TRUSTEE/VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLAS MASSARD | TRUSTEE/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALYSSA LEBEL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA DE BRAGANCA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHARINE-MARY DONOVAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HILARY GROVE | TRUSTEE UNTIL 09/25 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RENE ROBERT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GONZAGUE DE MONTRICHARD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HERVE SEDKY | TRUSTEE UNTIL 09/25 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEAN-LUC BOULNOIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MONA VERNON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PIERRE SOREL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VINCENT ZELENKO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ZEINA AOUN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PASCAL GIRIN | TRUSTEE UNTIL 04/25 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID MILLER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOCELYN VIGREUX | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRIGITTE MOUFFLET | TRUSTEE JOINED 04/25 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARBARA BOUQUEGNEAU | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/PRESIDE Officer | 40 | $155,458 | $18,359 |
| MICHAEL RICHARD | CFO/CLERK Officer | 19 | $120,680 | $0 |
| STEVEN GALANTE | TRUSTEE/CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JEAN-FRANCOIS DUCREST | TRUSTEE/VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLAS MASSARD | TRUSTEE/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALYSSA LEBEL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA DE BRAGANCA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHARINE-MARY DONOVAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HILARY GROVE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RENE ROBERT | TRUSTEE AS OF 6/6/24 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GONZAGUE DE MONTRICHARD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HERVE SEDKY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEAN-LUC BOULNOIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MONA VERNON | TRUSTEE AS OF 6/6/24 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PIERRE SOREL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VINCENT ZELENKO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ZEINA AOUN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PASCAL GIRIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID MILLER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOCELYN VIGREUX | TRUSTEE AS OF 6/6/24 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARBARA BOUQUEGNEAU | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/PRESIDE Officer | 40 | $160,010 | $17,255 |
| MICHAEL RICHARD | CFO/CLERK Officer | 14 | $113,515 | $0 |
| ELISABETH KARNOUB | OTHER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,882 | $892 |
| STEVEN GALANTE | TRUSTEE/CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JEAN-FRANCOIS DUCREST | TRUSTEE/VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HILARY GROVE | TRUSTEE/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALYSSA LEBEL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA DE BRAGANCA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHARINE-MARY DONOVAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC VOGT | TRUSTEE THRU 3/29/23 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GONZAGUE DE MONTRICHARD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HERVE SEDKY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEAN-LUC BOULNOIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLAS MASSARD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PIERRE SOREL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VINCENT ZELENKO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ZEINA AOUN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PASCAL GIRIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID MILLER | TRUSTEE AS OF 12/14/23 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 53 MARLBOROUGH ST, BOSTON, MA 02116-2043
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- BARBARA BOUQUEGNEAU, 53 MARLBOROUGH STREET, BOSTON, MA 021162043
- Signed the 990
- BARBARA BOUQUEGNEAU, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (617) 912-0400
- Website
- WWW.FRENCHLIBRARY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CBIZ ADVISORS LLC
Mission
WITH ITS COLLECTION OF BOOKS, TAPES, AND DVDS FOR CULTURAL ACTIVITIES, THE LIBRARY OFFERS COURSES, BOOK READINGS AND DISCUSSIONS, LECTURES, COOKING AND WINE CLASSES, ART EXHIBITS, CONCERTS, AND LIBRARY AND TRANSLATION SERVICES IN THE FRENCH LANGUAGE.
Program accomplishments
- EDUCATION AND TRANSLATION PROGRAMS THE LIBRARY PROVIDES THE HIGHEST QUALITY /FRENCH LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION IF A VARIETY OF SETTINGS INCLUDING GROUP CLASSES, PRIVATE INSTRUCTION, AND WORKSHOPS. IN ADDITION, THE LIBRARY SERVES AS AN EXAM LOCATION FOR FRENCH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY EXAMS AND PROVIDES TRANSLATION OF DOCUMENTS BETWEEN FRENCH AND ENGLISH.Expenses $1,178,721 · grants $1,500 · revenue $990,710
- CULTURAL AFFAIRS PROGRAM EVENTS THAT HIGHLIGHT VARIOUS ASPECTS OF THE FRENCH CULTURE INCLUDE ART EXHIBITS, AUTHOR TALKS, CONCERTS, FILM PRESENTATIONS WITH DISCUSSION, AND FOOD AND WINE APPRECIATION.Expenses $352,001 · revenue $106,737
- LIBRARY PROGRAM THE LIBRARY INCLUDES 33,000 VOLUMES, INCLUDING BOOKS, CDS, DVDS, AND PERIODICALS AVAILABLE TO ITS MEMBERS. IN ADDITION, THE LIBRARY HOSTS BOOK READINGS, STORY-TIME, AND HAS ACCESS TO A WIDE ARRAY OF ONLINE RESOURCES.Expenses $274,143 · revenue $3,519
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 04-6045400
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1947
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $24,462,298
- Income (IRS master file)
- $11,432,699
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $3,036,936 | $2,830,552 | $24,462,298 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,418,520 | $2,659,244 | $23,802,262 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,794,104 | $2,690,715 | $23,211,329 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $7,324,076 | $2,279,639 | $23,445,062 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 04-6045400).
Questions about FRENCH CULTURAL CENTER INC
- What is the EIN of FRENCH CULTURAL CENTER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRENCH CULTURAL CENTER INC is 04-6045400.
- Is FRENCH CULTURAL CENTER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1947.
- Are donations to FRENCH CULTURAL CENTER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRENCH CULTURAL CENTER INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of FRENCH CULTURAL CENTER INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRENCH CULTURAL CENTER INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRENCH CULTURAL CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names BARBARA BOUQUEGNEAU.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRENCH CULTURAL CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 21 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $156,430 (BARBARA BOUQUEGNEAU, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does FRENCH CULTURAL CENTER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,036,936, expenses of $2,830,552 and total assets of $24,462,298 at year end.
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