2025 Annual Review

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.

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.

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.

How was the split between the philanthropic areas in 2025?

343m DKK

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

More about Philanthropy

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.

We own Grundfos

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.

Active ownership

Research 2026-03-18

Startup support for EIT Water

The Grundfos Foundation has awarded an initial 40 million DKK (5.35 MEUR) donation to Aarhus University to support the start up of EIT Water: the newest Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC) of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union.

Inclusion 2026-03-16

Bringing home improvements and hope to Brazilian communities

In 2025, 35 dedicated Grundfos employees participated in a Habitat for Humanity Brazil volunteering project that transformed homes and lives in Heliópolis, São Paulo.

News 2026-03-10

Investment in Emerald Global Water Fund II

Emerald Global Water Fund II reaches €100 million with addition of Temasek and Grundfos Foundation.

News 2026-03-03

Status: 2025 in review

The Grundfos Foundation's annual review for 2025 is out with a status of the past year's financial results and highlights from the Foundation's philanthropic activities.

News 2026-02-27

Generation change in the Grundfos Foundation

At the Annual Metting on 26 February, 2026, Zia Due Jensen was elected as a new family representative to the Foundation Board. She replaces Ingermarie Due Nielsen who has served on the Board since 1975 when Grundfos-founder Poul Due Jensen established the Foundation to own and protect his life's work.

Water 2025-12-18

Guardians of clean water: united for safety, driven by ownership

The sound of flowing water is transforming life in Buhingu Village, perched along the shores of Lake Tanganyika in Tanzania’s Kigoma Region. For the first time, families here no longer fear what it takes to collect water, because clean, safe water now runs through their own taps.

Inclusion 2025-12-15