EFA-logoEFA-logoEFA-logoEFA-logo
  • About us
    • Our board
    • What we do
    • How we work
    • Ethics
    • Our history
    • Privacy Policy
  • Membership
    • Member benefits
    • EFA members
    • EFA associates
    • Join EFA
  • EFA Certification
    • Certification news
    • Why EFA Certification?
    • Standard Competence Framework handbook
    • Advanced Competence Framework handbook
    • EFA qualifications
    • Applying for EFA Certification
    • Certification committee
  • Public Affairs
    • Public Affairs news
  • News
    • Fundraising Europe
    • Latest news
    • Latest features
    • EFA news
    • European Fundraising Podcast
    • Contributor guidelines
    • Advertise with EFA
  • Events
    • Events Calendar
    • 2022 Nonprofit Pulse survey webinar
    • 2022 EFA Skillshare and AGA
  • Resources
  • About us
    • Our board
    • What we do
    • How we work
    • Ethics
    • Our history
    • Privacy Policy
  • Membership
    • Member benefits
    • EFA members
    • EFA associates
    • Join EFA
  • EFA Certification
    • Certification news
    • Why EFA Certification?
    • Standard Competence Framework handbook
    • Advanced Competence Framework handbook
    • EFA qualifications
    • Applying for EFA Certification
    • Certification committee
  • Public Affairs
    • Public Affairs news
  • News
    • Fundraising Europe
    • Latest news
    • Latest features
    • EFA news
    • European Fundraising Podcast
    • Contributor guidelines
    • Advertise with EFA
  • Events
    • Events Calendar
    • 2022 Nonprofit Pulse survey webinar
    • 2022 EFA Skillshare and AGA
  • Resources
✕
five pounds
UK charities form coalition to campaign for temporary Gift Aid increase
October 7, 2020
Euros
Flemish government to introduce zero tax rate on donations & bequests
October 7, 2020

Danish study shows key role of foundations during corona crisis

October 7, 2020
Categories
  • Denmark
  • News
Tags
  • Foundations
Danish foundations during corona

Foundations have played an important role in Denmark during the corona crisis, according to a recently published report from the Knowledge Center for Danish Foundations.

It surveyed the Danish public to understand their perception of foundations during the corona crisis, as well as foundations on their expectations for providing grants in 2020, 2021, and 2022.

84 foundations took part, while KANTAR Gallup surveyed 2,066 members of the public. Of these individuals, just over two-thirds said that the role of foundations during the corona crisis was important or very important. When asked why, the top three reasons given were: because foundations support projects that are not otherwise supported, as well as particularly vulnerable groups, and long-term activity.

Six in ten foundations said they had provided grants to corona-related efforts. The grants come mainly from foundations with an annual grant level of more than DKK 10 million (EUR 1.3 million). Very large foundations, those with an annual grant level of more than DKK 100 million (EUR 13.4 million), have been particularly active during the pandemic, and of this group, 19 of 23 foundations have provided corona-related grants.

Just over a quarter (28%) of foundations are also planning to grant additional funding for corona-related efforts. This includes 14 of the 23 foundations with annual grants of more than DKK 100 million (EUR 13.4 million).

Most of the foundations expect to provide the same amount or more than they budgeted in 2020. However, those that do expect to reduce their grants in the period from 2020 to 2022 are found in across all groups, including the large foundations.

The study also questioned foundations about their expectations for their grants in 2020-2022. Most (81%) said they expected to provide the same or more this year, compared to their budgeted grants, falling slightly to 74% during 2021 and 2022. And, while relatively few foundations expect to reduce their grants in the period 2020 to 2022, they are found across all groups, including among large foundations.

In a blog on the analysis written for the Donors and Foundations Networks in Europe (DAFNE) site, Christian Edelvold Berg, Senior Analyst at the Knowledge Center for Danish Foundations, said the crisis has shed light on the close collaboration among foundations, civil society, and the public sector in Denmark.

He commented:

“We wondered whether the corona crisis would threaten the 2.2 billion euros in annual grants from Danish foundations affect the ability of foundations to support their activities. For civil society organisations especially, but also for universities and cultural institutions, the corona crisis has sparked uncertainty.

“We were able to conclude from our analysis, covering 1.5-1.6 billion euros in grants annually, that our worst fears were not confirmed – on the contrary, most foundations stated that they expected to grant the same amount as budgeted for 2020 or more.”

Share

Related posts

January 18, 2023

Tickets on sale for first International F2F Fundraising Congress


Read more
Cover detail from King Badouin Foundation Associations Barometer 2022
January 18, 2023

Belgian associations concerned about finances in 2023


Read more
A close up of a hand signing a document. By Pixabay on Pexels
January 18, 2023

Legacy pioneer Arjen van Ketel joins Legacy Futures


Read more

Most popular posts

Search news by country or category

Search news by date

Popular topics

  • Research
  • Individual giving
  • Coronavirus
  • Professional development
  • Digital
  • Legacies
  • Philanthropic trends
  • Events
  • Collaboration
  • Tax incentives

Registered Office

James Wattstraat 100
NL-1097 DM Amsterdam
Netherlands

EFA is registered at the Netherlands Chamber of Commerce
Reg. No. 34212817

Contact

Executive Officer, Denise Dawes
denise.dawes@efa-net.eu

Media enquiries:
news@efa-net.eu

Follow us

Twitter
Facebook
LinkedIn

Search

✕
© 2021 EFA | European Fundraising Association. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Read More
Cookie settingsACCEPT
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT