The Foundation’s seven philanthropic programmes lie in the cross-section of three strategic categories: Water & Development, Research & Innovation and Social Inclusion. They are driven by the three programme managers in our philanthropic team.
Water & Development
The Foundation understands water as a fundamental prerequisite for human development and quality of life, and providing access to water reduces inequality and societal improvement. Our aspiration is 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.
Programmes:
In 2025, 35 per cent of the Foundation’s donations fell within the Water & Development category (DKK 119 million).
Research & Innovation
Innovative and ground-breaking technologies contributing to solving the world’s water and climate challenges have always been a recipe for success at Grundfos – always in close collaboration with leading researchers. Our aspiration is 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.
Programmes:
In 2025, Research & Innovation received 33 per cent of the grants (DKK 111 million).
Social Inclusion
The Foundation believes in the fundamental value of communities. Everybody needs to feel part of a community, and everybody can contribute to communities and society. Our aspiration is to create opportunities for people who have lost their sense of belonging by improving well-being and addressing deeply rooted systemic inequalities.
Programmes:
In 2025, Social Inclusion received 10 per cent of the grants (DKK 36 million). Community Engagement Grants received 12 per cent of the grants (DKK 42 million).
Local engagement and prizes
We invest in Bjerringbro and the surrounding area to develop and support relevant institutions and social causes closely aligned with the values of the founder. We have also made sure that the Grundfos Jubilee Foundation can distribute at least DKK 1.5 million annually until 2036.
Finally, the Foundation awards the Grundfos Prize, Grundfos Prize Student Awards and Grundfos People Awards.
In 2025, other activities including local engagement and awards received 10 per cent of the grants (DKK 35 million).
- See also: List of donations