Villum Fonden
@villumfonden.dk
Villum Fonden is a non-profit foundation that supports education and research in the technical and natural sciences as well as environmental, social and cultural purposes in Denmark and internationally. In 2025, the fund distributed DKK 1,82 billion. The foundation was founded in 1971 by civil engineer Villum Kann Rasmussen - founder of VELUX A/S and other companies in the VKR Group, which aim to bring daylight, fresh air and a better environment into people's everyday lives.
Villum Fonden's Company Logos
Villum Fonden's Brand Colors
Hex Code
Color name
RGB
HSL
CMYK
#A9591B
Desert
169, 89, 27
26, 72, 38
0, 47, 84, 34
#5E250E
Redwood
94, 37, 14
17, 74, 21
0, 61, 85, 63
#FFFFFF
White
255, 255, 255
0, 0, 100
0, 0, 0, 0
About Villum Fonden
Villum Fonden, established in 1971 by Villum Kann Rasmussen, the founder of VELUX A/S and VKR Holding A/S, is a philanthropic foundation. The foundation's funding is derived from the dividends of its co-ownership of the VKR Group and revenues from investment activities. In 2022, Villum Fonden distributed approximately 1 billion DKK.
Villum Fonden aims to support technical and scientific research, educational initiatives, environmental sustainability, cultural endeavors, and societal development. The foundation's commitment to fostering innovation and progress is evident through its diverse range of projects and grants. Villum Fonden's legacy of supporting impactful initiatives reflects its founder's visionary spirit and commitment to making a difference.
Through its strategic philanthropy, Villum Fonden continues to shape a brighter future for communities and individuals alike
Company type
Nonprofit
Year founded
1971
Company size
51-200 employees
