From your bank account to an autistic child and their family — we trace the exact path of your donation, explain how it is used, and outline the legal guarantees that protect you as a donor.
Giving to a charity is an act of trust. Trust in the people who champion the cause, in how the money is used, in the reality of the impact. We never take that trust lightly.
This article traces the exact path your donation takes — from your bank account to an autistic child and their family we support. We also include the key legal and financial information you need to give with full confidence.
The path of your donation — in 5 steps
What actually happens between the moment you click “Donate” and the moment an autistic child and their family receive support? Here is the full picture.
Your donation reaches us
As soon as we receive your payment, we record it in our accounts within 48 hours, separately from public subsidies. Under French law governing nonprofit associations (Article 6 of the law of 1 July 1901), we are authorized to receive donations directly — in cash, by bank transfer, by check, or online.
Your donation is recorded within 48 hours, kept separate from public funding. Every cent is traceable.
You receive an email confirmation, accompanied by your official donation receipt. A duplicate is available at any time in your donor dashboard. Keep it for three years in case of a tax audit.
Your donation is allocated to our core programs: family support, professional training, educational resources, awareness events.
A family supported, a professional trained, an awareness initiative funded, an autistic child better understood by those around them.
Each year, our activity report details how the funds we received were used. Transparency isn’t optional — it’s a moral obligation to you.
Your donation receipt
Your official donation receipt is sent to you by email as soon as your donation is confirmed. A duplicate remains available at any time in your donor dashboard. You do not need to attach it to any tax return, but you should keep it for a minimum of three years in case of verification by tax authorities.
Your receipt specifies the exact amount of your donation, the date of payment, the identity of the association, and confirmation that Le Silence des Justes is a public-interest organization eligible for tax relief under French law. French tax authorities may audit the receipts we issue and verify that amounts recorded match donations actually received.
Tax benefits
If you are a French taxpayer, your donation may be eligible for a French income tax reduction of 66% to 75%, depending on the type of organization supported. Rates, caps, and how to declare your donation change from year to year — for full, up-to-date details, please refer to the French version of this article or consult your tax advisor.
What your donation makes possible
Tax matters aside, what really counts is the impact. Here is what your donation concretely funds.
An exhausted, isolated parent who has just learned their child’s diagnosis. One hour with a trained professional — psychologist, social worker, specialist educator. Sometimes, that is all they need to keep going.
Siblings of autistic children are often the system’s forgotten ones. Tailored educational tools, a support group, a moment of attention. Sometimes, an entire family finds its footing again.
A better-trained educator means better care for every child they support. In 2024, the association trained nearly 400 staff members through its skills development program (2024 Activity Report — Skills Development Plan, OPCO Santé).
Speaking to a classroom about difference, autism, and inclusion. Changing how a couple dozen children see the world. Sometimes, it changes the life of just one.
In 2024, our facilities operated at over 100% of their authorized capacity — the IME at 101.40%, the MAS at 97.61% (2024 Activity Report — Activity Overview). With more than 900 staff members supporting 265 beneficiaries, and 85% of those supported 365 days a year, around the clock (2024 Activity Report — Retrospective, interview with the Executive Director), every donation helps sustain a level of commitment that few organizations can match.
Your legal guarantees of transparency
As a public-interest association under French law, Le Silence des Justes follows a set of legal obligations designed to protect donors:
No compensation for leadership — our leadership receives no compensation for their role within the association.
No restricted private benefit — our actions benefit the broadest possible public, as required by French law.
Compliant donation receipts — every receipt meets the requirements of the French tax administration.
Transparent accounting — our annual accounts are available on request. We are committed to publishing a detailed activity report every year.
Ready to make a difference?
Every donation, whatever the amount, helps support autistic children and their families.
Your donations are secure. French taxpayers may be eligible for a 66% or 75% tax reduction.
Every donation matters
Your support helps the association continue its work with autistic people and their families.
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