AMERICAN FRIENDS OF CHARTRES (AFC) is a non-profit organization which was created in 2005 to assist in the restoration and preservation of the cathedral of Nôtre-Dame de Chartres, a priceless example of medieval art and architecture, and a treasure to be preserved and maintained for future generations.

Through AFC, Americans can participate for the first time in this
effort. In future years, AFC will expand its mission to foster knowledge and appreciation of stained glass in the United States, establish educational exchange programs in the field of historic art glass, and strengthen ties between the American and French cultural communities.

AFC is enlisting individual and corporate donors in the U.S. to accelerate needed repairs, cleaning and restoration of the stained-glass windows and sculptures. To date, of the 175 windows in Nôtre-Dame
de Chartres, only 20% have been restored.

AFC will work in association with Chartres, Sanctuaire du Monde, a private French organization, which for 14 years has worked in close cooperation with the Historic Monuments Commission and supports the public efforts of the French government to restore this unique monument. All funds raised are matched by the French government.

The names of all contributors (of any amount) will be inscribed in
the “Golden Book of Donors” which is kept open in the cathedral.
AFC is a U.S. tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. Contributions are deductible to the extent provided by law.

If you wish to make a contribution, please send your check,
made payable to American Friends of Chartres.
Mail to: AMERICAN FRIENDS OF CHARTRES
               122 East 55th Street
               5th Floor
               New York, NY 10022