VKR’s foundation universe
Villum Foundation
1971
The foundation was established by V. Kann Rasmussen. It is a philanthropic foundation that supports technical and natural sciences, as well as environmental, social and cultural purposes – both domestically and internationally. Villum Foundation is the majority shareholder in the VKR Group, whose most well-known brands include VELUX, VELFAC and Rationel Vinduer.
VELUX STIFTUNG, Switzerland
1980
The foundation was established by V. Kann Rasmussen. Grant areas include research in healthy aging, daylight and people, daylight and nature, daylight technology and research into eye diseases – ophthalmology. Additionally, the foundation supports ecological stability and sustainability in nature with a special focus on forestry. The foundation supports high-quality research that can create a measurable change in science and/or society.
V. Kann Rasmussen Foundation, USA
1991
The foundation was established by descendants of V. Kann Rasmussen and primarily focuses on supporting projects within biodiversity, climate and sustainable production and consumption. The foundation focuses on international initiatives, primarily anchored in the USA.
The Employee Foundation of the VKR Group
1991
The foundation was founded by Villum Foundation and VKR Holding A/S and supports employees of the VKR Group in various areas, primarily related to:
Accident or illness
Education of employees’ children
Philanthropic purposes in the geographic vicinity of VKR Group’s companies.
KR Foundation
2014
The foundation was established by Villum Foundation and descendants of V. Kann Rasmussen, and receives funds continuously from Villum Foundation. KR Foundation primarily supports international projects addressing the fundamental causes of climate and environmental changes. KR Foundation receives recurring annual transfers from Villum Foundation.