American Friends of the Louvre

International Council Benefits*

(Annual unrestricted gift of $25,000)

• Invitation to participate with friends from around the world in an annual trip focused on the Musée du Louvre’s international partnerships, featuring private tours of collections and museums and social events hosted by prominent members of the destinations’ business, diplomatic and cultural communities
• Invitation to participate in annual trips to France and the U.S. with the Chairman’s Circle, focused upon a particular theme or exhibition at the Louvre and including private visits to collections and historic places and elegant meals in exclusive surroundings
• Free admission to the Louvre’s permanent collections and special exhibitions for two adults
• Invitations to exhibition previews and other events at the Louvre including performances, lectures, and receptions
• Subscription to Grande Galerie: Le Journal du Louvre
• Personal handling of special requests and V.I.P. services
• A 10% discount at the restaurant “Grand Louvre” and cafés Mollien and Richelieu upon making reservations and presenting membership card
• Select publications
• Invitations to events organized by American Friends of the Louvre throughout the U.S. and France, including fund raising benefits
• Recognition in American Friends of the Louvre’s newsletter and the Louvre’s annual report

Within the limits prescribed by law, $22,700 of this contribution is tax deductible.

* benefits for two people

Patron Benefits*

(Annual unrestricted gift of $5,000 - $9,999)

• Invitations to events organized by American Friends of the Louvre throughout the U.S.
• Free admission to the Louvre’s permanent collections and special exhibitions for two adults
• A 10% discount at the restaurant “Grand Louvre” and cafés Mollien and Richelieu upon making reservations and presenting membership card
• Recognition in American Friends of the Louvre’s newsletter

Within the limits prescribed by law, $4,760 of this contribution is tax deductible.

* benefits for two people

Patron Benefits*

(Annual unrestricted gift of $1,000 - $4,999)

• Invitations to events organized by American Friends of the Louvre throughout the U.S.
• Free admission to the Louvre’s permanent collections and special exhibitions for two adults
• A 10% discount at the restaurant “Grand Louvre” and cafés Mollien and Richelieu upon making reservations and presenting membership card
• Recognition in American Friends of the Louvre’s newsletter

Within the limits prescribed by law, $800 of this contribution is tax deductible.

* benefits for two people

Young Patrons Circle

(Annual unrestricted gift of $500 - $1,000)

• Invitations to exclusive events organized by the YPC in New York City
• Invitations to participate in select events organized by the Cercle des Jeunes Mécènes du Louvre in Paris
• Priority reservation privileges for YPC fund raising benefits and host committees
• Invitations to lectures and visits to galleries and private collections organized by the YPC advisory council
• Free admission to the Louvre’s permanent collections and special exhibitions for two adults
• A 10% discount at the restaurant “Grand Louvre” and Cafés Mollien and Richelieu upon making reservations and presenting membership card

Within the limits prescribed by law, the tax-deductible portion of a Young Patrons Circle membership is $300.

Corporate Membership

Go to the benefits for:

Corporate Founders - $50,000 for a 2 year membership
Corporate Partners - $30,000 for a 1 year membership
Corporate Contributor - $10,000 for a 1 year membership
Corporate Friend - $1,000 - $9,999 for a 1 year membership

Corporate Founders - $50,000 for a 2 year membership

Corporate Founder level membership at $50,000 offers your company the following benefits:

Public Relations and Communications

• A free private visit organized for up to 25 people on a Tuesday when the Museum is closed to the public, with the possibility of organizing a breakfast (rental fees will be waived, however any catering, technical and staff costs must be assumed by your company)*
• Special acknowledgement in Museum maps for 2 years (English edition, 2 million copies distributed per year)*
• Invitations for 4 designated executives to participate in select events throughout the U.S. organized by American Friends of the Louvre
• Right to publicize your corporate membership in your company’s corporate communications materials including the right to use images of the Louvre (e.g. annual report, website, greeting cards, etc.)
• Acknowledgment of your company’s name with its logo* on the Louvre’s website (9 million visitors per year) and on the American Friends of the Louvre’s website with links to your website
• Recognition in American Friends of the Louvre’s newsletter and the Louvre’s annual report
• Recognition on posters in public areas of the Museum

Privileged Access to the Louvre

• 50 reusable and transferable courtesy cards giving free admission providing no-wait access to the Louvre’s legendary permanent collections and temporary exhibitions
• 30 free one-time entry passes to share with your clients and partners with no-wait access to the permanent collection and temporary exhibitions
• Opportunity to hold a lunch and/or meeting* in the Director’s Dining Room at the Louvre once a year for eight to ten people, per availability
• Select publications for 4 designated executives
• Invitations for 4 designated executives to exhibition previews and other select events at the Louvre
• Personal handling of special requests and v.i.p. services

Exclusivities and Discounts

• Priority reservation privileges for organizing your special events at the Louvre
• Special advance notification of upcoming sponsorship opportunities for exhibitions and other events organized at the Louvre and in the U.S.
• 30% reduction for your company on bulk orders of select Louvre books and catalogues

* designates benefits reserved exclusively for this level of membership

Within the limits prescribed by law, $38,000 (or $19,000 per year if paying over two years) of your Corporate Founder membership contribution is tax deductible.

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Corporate Partners - $30,000 for a 1 year membership

Corporate Partner level membership at $30,000 offers your company the following benefits:

Public Relations and Communications

• A free private visit organized for up to 25 people on a Tuesday when the Museum is closed to the public, with the possibility of organizing a breakfast (rental fees will be waived, however any catering, technical and staff costs must be assumed by your company)*
• Invitations for 4 designated executives to participate in select events throughout the U.S. organized by American Friends of the Louvre
• Right to publicize your corporate membership in your company’s corporate communications materials including the right to use images of the Louvre (e.g. annual report, website, greeting cards, etc.)
• Acknowledgement of your company’s name on the Louvre’s website (9 million visitors per year) and on the American Friends of the Louvre’s website with links to your website
• Recognition in American Friends of the Louvre’s newsletter and the Louvre’s annual report
• Recognition on posters in public areas of the Museum

Privileged Access to the Louvre

• 50 reusable and transferable courtesy cards giving free admission providing no-wait access to the Louvre’s legendary permanent collections and temporary exhibitions
• 20 free one-time entry passes to share with your clients and partners with no-wait access to the permanent collection and temporary exhibitions
• Opportunity to hold a lunch and/or meeting* in the Director’s Dining Room at the Louvre once a year for eight to ten people, per availability
• Select publications for 4 designated executives
• Invitations for 4 designated executives to exhibition previews and other select events at the Louvre
• Personal handling of special requests and v.i.p. services

Exclusivities and Discounts

• Priority reservation privileges for organizing your special events at the Louvre
• Special advance notification of upcoming sponsorship opportunities for exhibitions and other events organized at the Louvre and in the U.S.
• 30% reduction for your company on bulk orders of select Louvre books and catalogues

* designates benefits reserved exclusively for this level of membership

Within the limits prescribed by law, $24,000 of your Corporate Partner membership contribution is tax deductible.

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Corporate Contributor - $10,000 for a 1 year membership

Corporate Contributor level membership at $10,000 offers your company the following benefits:

Public Relations and Communications

• Invitations for one designated executive to participate in select events throughout the U.S. organized by American Friends of the Louvre
• Right to publicize your corporate membership in your company’s corporate communications materials including the right to use images of the Louvre (e.g. annual report, website, greeting cards, etc.)
• Acknowledgement of your company’s name on the Louvre’s website (9 million visitors per year) and on the American Friends of the Louvre’s website with links to your website
• Recognition in American Friends of the Louvre’s newsletter and the Louvre’s annual report
• Recognition on posters in public areas of the Museum

Privileged Access to the Louvre

• 10 reusable and transferable courtesy cards giving free admission with no-wait access to the Louvre’s legendary permanent collections and temporary exhibitions
• 10 free one-time entry passes to share with your clients and partners providing no-wait access to the permanent collection and temporary exhibitions
• Select publications for 1 designated executive
• Invitations for 2 designated executives to exhibition previews and other select events at the Louvre
• Personal handling of special requests and v.i.p. services

Exclusivities and Discounts

• Priority reservation privileges for organizing your special events at the Louvre
• Special advance notification of upcoming sponsorship opportunities for exhibitions and other events organized at the Louvre and in the U.S.
• 30% reduction for your company on bulk orders of select Louvre books and catalogues

Within the limits prescribed by law, $9,500 of your Corporate Contributor membership contribution is tax deductible.

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Corporate Friend - $1,000 - $9,999 for a 1 year membership

Corporate Friend level membership at offers your company the following benefits:

Public Relations and Communications

• Invitations for one designated executive to participate in select events throughout the U.S. organized by American Friends of the Louvre
• Right to publicize your corporate membership in your company’s corporate communications materials including the right to use images of the Louvre (e.g. annual report, website, greeting cards, etc.)
• Acknowledgement of your company’s name on the American Friends of the Louvre’s website
• Recognition in American Friends of the Louvre’s newsletter and the Louvre’s annual report
• Recognition on posters in public areas of the Museum - ($5,000 contribution and above)

Privileged Access to the Louvre

• 10 free one-time entry passes to share with your clients and partners providing no-wait access to the permanent collection and temporary exhibitions
• Invitations for 1 designated executive to exhibition previews and other select events at the Louvre

Exclusivities and Discounts

• Priority reservation privileges for organizing your special events at the Louvre
• 30% reduction for your company on bulk orders of select Louvre books and catalogues

Within the limits prescribed by law, $375 of your Corporate Friend membership contribution is non- tax deductible.

Chairman’s Circle Benefits*

(Annual unrestricted gift of $10,000 or more)

• Invitations to events organized by American Friends of the Louvre throughout the U.S. and France
• Invitation to participate in annual Chairman’s Circle trip to Europe, featuring private tours at the Louvre, visits to collections and historic places and elegant meals in exclusive surroundings
• Invitation to participate in an annual U.S.  art trip focused upon a particular theme or exhibition and including private visits to collections and historic places and elegant meals in exclusive surroundings
• Free admission to the Louvre’s permanent collections and special exhibitions for two adults
• Invitations to exhibition previews and other events at the Louvre including performances, lectures, and receptions
• Subscription to Grande Galerie: Le Journal du Louvre
• Personal handling of special requests and V.I.P. services
• A 10% discount at the restaurant “Grand Louvre” and cafés Mollien and Richelieu upon making reservations and presenting membership card
• Select publications
• Recognition in American Friends of the Louvre’s newsletter and the Louvre’s annual report

Within the limits prescribed by law, $8,500 of this contribution is tax deductible.

* benefits for two people