Water

We want to increase societal resilience in relation to water challenges and the accelerating effects of climate change for people living in places where water is a challenge.
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Research

We want to create knowledge and solutions for the world’s water-related challenges and rethink future industrial production with a transition towards sustainability and a circular economy.
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Inclusion

We want to create opportunities for people who have lost their sense of belonging by improving well-being and addressing deeply rooted systemic inequalities.
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News 2026-11-11

2026 Grundfos Prize Student Awards

News 2026-11-11

2026 Grundfos Prize to Aarhus University quantum researcher

On 10 November, Associate Professor Søren Ulstrup from the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Aarhus University was awarded the 2026 Grundfos Prize. The prize, awarded by the Grundfos Foundation, recognises his outstanding research into the development of experimental methods for understanding and controlling materials for quantum technology.
Inclusion 2026-10-01

Better sports communities with Antibulli

The Grundfos Foundation is joining forces with TrygFonden to support The Mary Foundation's well-being-promoting tool Antibulli.
News 2026-09-10

2026 Grundfos People Awards

On 9 September 2026, we celebrated the winners of the 2026 Grundfos People Awards at the ceremony in Bjerringbro.
Inclusion 2026-07-15

FCK Dream Team to participate in Genuine Cup

Grundfos and the Grundfos Foundation supports inclusion in football with volunteering and financial support.
News 2026-06-30

Helping out in Venezuela and DR Congo

Through its emergency partnerships, the Foundation has released funds for emergency relief in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in Venezuela.
Inclusion 2026-06-22

17 new community engagement grants

The Foundation Board has approved 18 new grants for Community Engagement projects where Grundfos employees volunteer for causes in partnership with local NGOs.
News 2026-06-18

Humanitarian Framework Agreement with Plan International Denmark

New framework agreement allows Plan International Denmark to respond within 24 hours of an emergency. The first donation has already been allocated to support the crisis response in Lebanon.
Inclusion 2026-06-05

Building long-term resilience in a changing climate

On World Environment Day, we reflect on our commitment to restoring ecosystems and building climate resilience alongside communities on the frontlines.

How was the split between the philanthropic areas in 2025?

343m DKK

The Foundation committed DKK 343 million to philanthropic projects in 2025.

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35 % Water

In 2025, 35 % of the grants went to Water & Development projects (mainly in Africa).

33 % Research

In 2025, 33 % of the grants supported research and innovation environments and initiatives (mainly in Denmark).

10 % Inclusion

In 2025, 10% of the grants supported projects and initiatives within Social Inclusion (mainly in Denmark).

22% Local Engagement

In 2025, 12% of the grants went to Community Engagement projects where Grundfos employees volunteer their time, and 10% of the grants were distributed to local engagement, prizes and scholarships.

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As majority shareholder, we are looking out for Grundfos’ interests. We set up holistic goals and challenge the Board of the Grundfos Group. We also contribute to the Group’s development and to the world through our employee awards and scholarships.
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