15. Juni Fonden

What 15. Juni Fonden does

15. Juni Fonden is a Danish non-profit foundation established in 1991, headquartered at the Arboretum in Hørsholm, Denmark, with 14 employees. The foundation operates three program pillars: Nature and Biodiversity, Arts and Culture, and Humanitarian/Social initiatives, with the latter focused specifically on nature-based mental health. It functions as both a grant-maker (distributing 'multiple million DKK annually' across nature conservation, opera, contemporary art, and humanitarian causes) and an active program operator, running the Arboretum botanical garden (2,000+ tree and shrub species), the Terapihaven Nacadia therapy garden for mental health interventions, and a 10-year nature-based mental health program extending through 2030.

Key operational products include the Arboretum open to the public daily, the Terapihaven Nacadia therapy garden hosting University of Copenhagen research, the 15JF UNG KUNST program (6-8M DKK annually for young visual artists), and an opera strategy program including a 21.1M DKK multi-year commitment to the Royal Danish Opera through 2026. The foundation co-funds Arter.dk, Denmark's national biodiversity database (40M+ species records), and manages grant application cycles with periodic deadlines (January, April, September), processing 162 applications and funding 33 projects in 2020.

The revenue model is endowment-based: as a Danish foundation, it does not generate commercial revenue but distributes grants from investment returns on its endowment. Application channels include an online self-serve portal for most programs and invitation-based partnerships for opera, humanitarian work, and nature-based mental health. Major strategic expansions include the 2026 launch of 'Jagt i balance' (a 10-year, 50M DKK hunting/wildlife management initiative) and alignment with the Danish government's Den Grønne Trepart policy framework through municipal nature funding pools.

Name

15. Juni Fonden

Legal name

15. Juni Fonden

Website

https://15junifonden.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

15. Juni Fonden is a Danish non-profit foundation (est. 1991) that distributes grants across nature/biodiversity, arts/culture, and nature-based mental health, while operating the Arboretum botanical garden and Nacadia therapy garden in Hørsholm for Danish beneficiaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Grant-Making Foundation

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Zoos and Botanical Gardens (71213), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Arts, Culture & Humanities Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Land Trusts & Protected Areas (BPAGAGAC)

Keywords

• Grant-making foundation
• Biodiversity conservation
• Arts culture funding
• Nature-based therapy
• Philanthropic grants

Headquarters

HQ city

Hørsholm

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Foundation Endowment Distribution: As a Danish foundation established in 1991, 15. Juni Fonden operates from investment returns on its endowment rather than generating commercial revenue. The foundation distributes funds through grants to approved projects in nature, art, culture, and social welfare.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

15. Juni Fonden is a Danish non-profit foundation established in 1991 that distributes grants and operates programs in three areas: nature and biodiversity, arts and culture, and humanitarian/social causes. The foundation awards annual honor prizes to young artists and designers, funds nature conservation projects, supports Danish opera institutions, and runs the Arboretet botanical garden and the Nacadia nature-based therapy garden in Hørsholm.

Product overview

15. Juni Fonden is a Danish foundation that operates primarily as a grant-making organization rather than a technology company. The foundation supports three main areas: Nature and Biodiversity (including the Arboretum in Hørsholm, the Nacadia therapy garden, and various nature grant programs), Arts and Culture (visual arts, opera support, honor prizes for young artists), and Humanitarian and Social initiatives (nature-based mental health programs). Key products include the Arboretet botanical garden open to visitors, the Nacadia therapy garden for nature-based health interventions, various grant programs for nature and art projects, the 15JF UNG KUNST program for young artists, the Nature-Based Mental Health program, and Opera strategy support. The foundation does not offer technology products, APIs, or SaaS platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Arboretet: The foundation's botanical garden and nature area in Hørsholm, featuring a collection of trees and shrubs from around the world, a therapy garden (Nacadia), and educational facilities.
• Terapihaven Nacadia
• 15JF UNG KUNST

Products and services

• Arboretet (The Arboretum) A botanical garden in Hørsholm, Denmark, operated by the foundation. Open daily from 7:30 AM to sunset, featuring a collection of 2,000+ tree and shrub species from around the world, with free admission and educational activities.
• Terapihaven Nacadia (Therapy Garden) A nature-based therapy garden within the Arboretum that provides health-promoting natural experiences for people with stress, anxiety, and depression. Researchers from the University of Copenhagen conduct tours and research on nature-based therapy.
• Nature and Biodiversity Grant Programs Funding programs supporting projects that create space for nature and biodiversity, improve quality of nature and biodiversity, and increase public interest and knowledge about nature in Denmark.
• Arts and Culture Grant Programs Support for visual arts connected to Denmark and opera, including art acquisition funds for museums, honor prizes for young artists, and opera strategy partnerships.
• 15JF UNG KUNST (Young Art Program) An ambitious multi-faceted program supporting young visual artists through honor prizes (50,000 DKK each), 2-year fellowship programs, and capacity-building initiatives.
• Program for Nature-Based Mental Health A 10-year program initiative supporting nature-based health interventions for people with mental health conditions, focusing on organization, knowledge development, and measurable impact.
• Opera Strategy Program Strategic support for opera in Denmark focused on artistic quality and talent development, partnering with the Royal Danish Opera, CPH Opera Festival, and Herning Operafestival.
• Arter.dk National Biodiversity Database Denmark's national species portal supported by the foundation with 6 million DKK, containing 40+ million species records, in partnership with Statens Naturhistoriske Museum and the Environmental Protection Agency.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40+ million species records in Arter.dk database
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CPH Opera FestivalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024CPH Opera Festival receives ongoing support to bring opera to public spaces. The foundation gave 4.5 million DKK in 2024 for talent development through 2027. Festival attracts ~39,500 attendees including many first-time opera audiences.
• Herning OperafestivalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Supported under the foundation's new opera strategy focusing on artistic quality and talent development.
• COWIminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Research partner for analysis of sea level rise impacts on Danish coastal nature.
• Syddansk UniversitetminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Research partner for climate change and biodiversity impact analysis.
• Nationalpark Skjoldungernes LandminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Coordinator of Skoven i Skolen (Forest in Schools) initiative with multiple nature organizations.
• Danmarks NaturfredningsforeningminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Partner in expanding Naturens Uge (Nature Week) from single day to full week of activities.
• FriluftsrådetminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Partner in expanding Naturens Uge (Nature Week) from single day to full week of activities.
• Det Kongelige Teater (Royal Danish Opera)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018The foundation provides substantial multi-year support for international singers at the Royal Opera, totaling 21.1 million DKK through 2026. This represents the foundation's largest cultural grant, aimed at developing opera quality and the institution's international reputation.
• SEGESminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Project partner in 'Fra viden til virkning' project developing advisory models for nature managers.
• Fonden Mental SundhedminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Collaboration partner for nature-based mental health initiatives for stressed youth using mindfulness-based methods.
• Statens Naturhistoriske MuseumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Key partner in developing Arter.dk, Denmark's national biodiversity database. The foundation contributed 6 million DKK to the project.
• Miljøstyrelsen (Environmental Protection Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Lead agency in Arter.dk development, partnering with foundation funding for national biodiversity database.
• Foreningens Grønlandske BørnminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017250,000 DKK grant for Najorti child advocate corps project in Greenland.
• Københavns Universitet (University of Copenhagen)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1991Long-term partnership for Arboretum operations and research. University researchers conduct nature therapy studies and botanical research at the Arboretum.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• The Nature Conservancy: Global environmental nonprofit operating in nature conservation. Comparable to 15. Juni Fonden's nature pillar at much larger international scale, particularly on biodiversity data and habitat restoration.
• Novo Nordisk Fonden: Denmark's largest foundation supporting biomedical research, nature-based solutions, and humanitarian causes. Comparable multi-pillar grantmaking model with significantly larger scale and broader international footprint.
• Wellcome Trust: Large UK-based charitable foundation supporting health, research, and society. Comparable in endowment-driven grantmaking model and commitment to long-term programs including health/nature intersections like Nacadia.

Direct peers

• The Velux Foundations: Danish foundation supporting active citizenship, environment, and aging research. Comparable as a Danish grantmaking foundation with significant environmental and social program portfolios.
• A.P. Møller Fonden: One of Denmark's largest commercial foundations supporting science, culture, nature, and social causes. Comparable in scope and grantmaking scale to 15. Juni Fonden, with similar multi-pillar portfolio approach.
• Lauritzen Fonden: Danish foundation supporting culture, nature, and social initiatives with a multi-year grantmaking model. Comparable in scope and operational grantmaking approach to 15. Juni Fonden.
• Augustinus Fonden: Danish foundation with strong focus on arts, culture, and research support. Directly comparable to 15. Juni Fonden's arts/culture pillar, particularly visual arts and cultural institutions in Denmark.
• Realdania: Major Danish philanthropic foundation supporting built environment, nature, and quality of life projects. Highly comparable to 15. Juni Fonden as a Danish grantmaking foundation with both financial giving and active project involvement, including nature and urban development programs.
• Obel Family Foundation: Danish family foundation focused on arts, architecture, and nature projects. Comparable as a Danish grantmaking foundation with overlapping interests in visual arts and nature-based initiatives.
• Aage V. Jensen Naturfond: Danish nature-focused foundation and direct co-funder of Arter.dk with 15. Juni Fonden. Most directly comparable peer on the biodiversity/nature pillar and shared infrastructure investment in Denmark.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/arboretet
• Instagraminstagram.com/15junifonden
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/15-juni-fonden

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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