The American Friends of the Centre Pompidou is a not-for-profit organization based in the United States, dedicated to supporting the renowned Centre Pompidou in Paris. With a mission to raise funds for acquisitions, exhibitions, conservation, and other essential works, the Friends play a crucial role in enhancing the Centre Pompidou's collection. They also encourage artwork donations, loaning and gifting valuable pieces to enrich the museum's exhibits.

Through special events, exhibitions, and art trips, the Friends promote connoisseurship and facilitate a dynamic exchange of ideas, granting art lovers unprecedented access to artists, private collections, and world-class museums in the company of Centre Pompidou curators. Since its establishment in 1977, the Foundation has received significant support from various donors and collectors, resulting in a remarkable collection of over 550 works of art and donations totaling over $50 million. Upholding the vision and philanthropic spirit of its former leader Dominique de Menil, the Friends continue to embody independent vision, intellectual rigor, and enlightened philanthropy