Answers to common
questions.

Founded by Swedish entrepreneur Ingvar Kamprad,
IKEA Foundation is proud to share the values of 
the business he started – IKEA. Though we operate independently from IKEA, we hold a common vision: 
to create a better everyday life for the many people.

IKEA Foundation’s headquarters are in Leiden in the Netherlands. 

Our in-house group of subject experts at IKEA Foundation scout for new partnerships and grants that are best aligned with our strategic approach and values, and targeted where the needs are greatest.

No. IKEA Foundation does not accept unsolicited funding requests. We concentrate our resources on building partnerships with select organisations to maximise our impact.

You can’t donate to us directly, but you can donate to many of our partners directly. You can also get involved by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube. Sharing our content helps to increase awareness of the work our partners do to create a better everyday life for the many people.

No. IKEA Foundation does not send unsolicited emails offering money or donations, and we will not ask you for your personal information.