Martha og Paul Kerrn-Jespersens Fond

Founded in 1958, Martha og Paul Kerrn-Jespersens Fond is a grant-making foundation based in Hellerup, Denmark working on science & research, health, arts & culture.

Martha og Paul Kerrn-Jespersens Fond is a Danish grant-making foundation established on 1 January 1958 by civil engineer Paul Kerrn-Jespersen. The foundation supports building-related research and development, as well as social and artistic purposes. It favours early-stage initiatives that may find it difficult to obtain funding elsewhere, and it supports initiatives that benefit a broad group of people over the long term. Grants are typically between DKK 0.5 and 1 million per year. The foundation also administers a bequest from Anders Kerrn-Jespersen, which is directed towards research and development that can make life easier for people with asthma and allergies, with particular interest in improving indoor climate in homes. Applications are submitted through an electronic form on the foundation's website and must be received at least one week before one of the four annual board meetings. The foundation does not fund projects that have already been completed, book publishing, film production, or general education and living costs.