J.E. Isbergs Fond

Founded in 1968, J.E. Isbergs Fond is a grant-making foundation based in Oslo, Norway working on health, disability, addiction +5 more.

J.E. Isbergs Fond is a Norwegian private grant-making foundation established by businessman John Erik Isberg through a gift deed dated 8 July 1968. The foundation distributes the returns from its capital to charitable purposes aimed at helping sick, disabled and suffering people, including those in economic need. Its board prioritises self-help, activities outside statutory public responsibility, and direct benefit to recipients without intermediaries. Applications are reviewed by administration and then approved by the board. Funded initiatives have included cultural activities for people with intellectual disabilities (Dissimilis), addiction rehabilitation through nature-based therapy (Veien Ut), support for released prisoners (WayBack), winter heating support for vulnerable people in Oslo (Operasjon Ved-Oslo), and research funding channelled through the Research Council of Norway. The foundation's capital is managed together with Nordea Bank and is to be kept intact in perpetuity.