Legatfonden

Founded in 1874, Legatfonden is a grant-making foundation based in Denmark working on poverty & hunger.

Legatfonden is a Danish grant foundation established on 1 November 1874. It provides financial aid as gifts to people in financial hardship who have a permanent residence in the Copenhagen or Frederiksberg municipalities. Aid is given as help to self-help, is intended for those who cannot receive sufficient help from public authorities, and is prioritised for applicants with the least means. Applications are handled on a voluntary basis by five local branches, and the foundation is supervised by the Danish Civil Agency (Civilstyrelsen).