Merkur Fonden

Merkur Fonden is a grant-making foundation based in København V, Denmark working on arts & culture, environment & climate, health +8 more.

Merkur Fonden is a Danish self-owning grant-making foundation that distributes gifts to projects and initiatives in culture and art, environment and health, education and social work, and research. It is founded by Merkur Andelskasse and receives its funds solely from donations. Its grants support small and large projects in Denmark and abroad, including initiatives in Africa, Asia and Latin America. The foundation also offers personal funds that donors can set up for specific purposes, long-term partnership funding for associations, and themed grant pools for sustainable living and democracy and community. Donations can be made as one-off or recurring gifts, through legacies, or via corporate giving, and donors can claim tax deductions in Denmark. The foundation publishes annual reports on its income and grants.