The aim of the Crafoord foundation is to:
“…without a view to making a profit for a given individual person or or organisation, to promote scientific education and research, as well as care, upbringing and education of children and young people .“
“In addition, but only to an extent that does not contravene the Foundation’s main aims as described above, the Foundation may also promote charitable , social, artistic, sporting or other purposes for the public good…”
Holger Crafoord established the Crafoord Foundation in 1980 and made an initial donation.
Thanks to further donations by Anna-Greta and Holger Crafoord and to an appreciation in the value of the original donation, by December 31st, 2024 the foundation’s capital had risen to SEK 5 300 million (market value). The Foundation is an independent legal entity, led by a board.
Since its inception, the foundation has awarded approximately SEK 2 400 million for different causes.
