Science & Research non-profits in Finland
Browse 84 non-profit research institutes, science foundations and learned societies in Finland. Compare programmes, beneficiaries and how each is funded.
Showing 12 of 84 organisations
CompanyWhat they do
- EAEmil Aaltosen SäätiöTampere, FinlandScience & Research · Arts & Culture
- Fulbright Finland FoundationHelsinki, FinlandEducation · Science & Research

- Turun YliopistosäätiöTurku, FinlandEducation · Science & Research

- The Science BasementHelsinki, FinlandScience & Research · Education

- VLVilla Lanten Ystävät ryHelsinki, FinlandArts & Culture · Heritage +1 more
- FSFuugin säätiöHelsinki, FinlandEducation · Science & Research
- TOTOP-SäätiöTurku, FinlandScience & Research · Arts & Culture
- WAWorld Association for Infant Mental HealthTampere, FinlandMental health · Children & Youth +2 more
- EMEuropean Mathematical SocietyHelsinki, FinlandScience & Research · Education
- Rakennustuotteiden Laatu SäätiöHelsinki, FinlandScience & Research · Education +1 more
- IIIitula-säätiöHelsinki, FinlandScience & Research · Education +1 more
- OHOulun HistoriaseuraOulu, FinlandHeritage · Science & Research
Science & Research non-profits in Finland at a glance
Of the 84 Science & Research non-profits in Finland, the most common cause areas are Education (60%), Arts & Culture (29%) and Environment & Climate (17%).
Cause areas
- Education60%
- Arts & Culture29%
- Environment & Climate17%
- Heritage13%
- Democracy & Civil society11%
Organisation types
- Grant-making foundation57%
- Association29%
- Operating foundation4%
- Think tank4%
- Network or umbrella4%
Beneficiaries
- Students39%
- Communities23%
- Youth17%
- Children12%
- Elderly people6%
Funding sources
- Membership fees19%
- Individual donations15%
- Grants12%
- Legacies12%
- Earned income11%
Top cities
- Helsinki60%
- Tampere6%
- Turku5%
- Espoo4%
- Oulu2%
- Lahti2%
Size
- 1-10 employees2%
- 11-50 employees5%
- 51-200 employees1%
- 501-1000 employees1%
Key facts
- 1980 is the median founding year
- 11% say donations are tax-deductible
- 1% publish a charity number
- 80% name their programmes
- 8% invite volunteers
Figures from all 84 non-profits, as published on their own websites. Shares count only what a profile states, so they are a floor rather than a census.
Other causes
📚Education🏘️Community development🧒Children & Youth🩺Health🎭Arts & Culture🥫Poverty & Hunger🌍Environment & Climate🛠️Employment & Skills🧠Mental health🏛️Heritage♿Disability🐾Animal welfare🦉Nature & Wildlife conservation🏠Housing & Homelessness👵Elderly care🕊️Religion & Faith⚖️Gender equality✊Human rights🚑Humanitarian aid & Disaster relief📜Justice & Legal aid🤝Refugees & Migration⚽Sport for development🗳️Democracy & Civil society🌱Addiction🧬Medical research💧Water & Sanitation🌐International development🏳️🌈LGBTQ+☮️Peace & Conflict🫶Carers🛟Victims of violence🎖️Veterans & Military families🔓Prisoners & Ex-offenders🪶Indigenous peoples