Elsass Fonden

What Elsass Fonden does

Elsass Fonden is a Danish private, nonprofit foundation (CVR 10183383) dedicated to improving quality of life for people with cerebral palsy (CP) and their families. It was established by Helene Elsass, a woman with CP who dedicated her personal fortune to the foundation's mission. The organization operates three interconnected pillars: (1) knowledge dissemination and CP research, with a particular emphasis on neuroplasticity-based intervention approaches; (2) activity programs including cooking courses, adapted triathlon events ("Tri med et Smil"), parent workshops ("Bevægelse og leg"), and residential family support programs ("God Start"); and (3) grant funding for CP-related research projects in Denmark and internationally.

The foundation does not produce or sell a commercial technology platform. Its core "technology" is expertise in neuroplasticity-based rehabilitation methodologies for CP, developed and disseminated through publications, research collaborations, and community programming. Distribution is exclusively domestic (Denmark) and channeled through direct program delivery, online grant applications, an annual newsletter, organic social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), and the Elsass Festival community event (which drew a record 800+ guests in 2026).

The business model is a grant-giving foundation: revenue is derived from endowed capital and donations rather than product sales, and the foundation awards grants to researchers and supports programs for individuals with CP and their families. Grant applications up to DKK 25,000 are reviewed on a rolling basis with 14-day notification, while applications above DKK 25,000 are reviewed quarterly. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed in available sources, consistent with its nonprofit status and Danish foundation reporting requirements.

Name

Elsass Fonden

Legal name

Elsass Fonden

Website

https://elsassfonden.dk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Elsass Fonden is a Danish private foundation that funds CP research, disseminates neuroplasticity-based intervention knowledge, runs community activities, and awards grants to researchers and families affected by cerebral palsy in Denmark.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Nonprofit and Cerebral Palsy Foundation Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Health & Medical Research Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), International Grantmaking & Development Foundations (BPAGAKAH)

Keywords

• Cerebral palsy research
• Disability grant funding
• Neuroplasticity rehabilitation
• Family support programs
• Adaptive sports programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlottenlund

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

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Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Elsass Fonden is a Danish private foundation that provides knowledge, activities, and grant funding to improve quality of life for people with cerebral palsy (CP) and their families. It funds CP-related research projects, runs activity programs such as family courses (God Start), cooking classes, adaptive triathlons (Tri med et Smil), and parent workshops, and disseminates CP-focused publications rooted in neuroplasticity-based intervention methods.

Product overview

Elsass Fonden (The Elsass Foundation) is a Danish private foundation dedicated to improving quality of life for people with cerebral palsy (CP) and their families. The foundation operates three interconnected areas: (1) Knowledge and research about CP, including publications and projects on neuroplasticity and interventions; (2) Activities and programs such as cooking courses, triathlon events (Tri med et Smil), parent workshops (Bevægelse og leg), and family support programs (God Start); and (3) Grant funding for CP-related research projects. The foundation does not offer a commercial product or technology platform, but rather provides educational resources, community activities, and financial support to individuals and researchers in the cerebral palsy field.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• God Start-ophold (løbende optag) A residential course (løbende optag / rolling intake) for families living with CP, designed to support families with a member who has cerebral palsy.
• Madlavning (Kolding) A cooking course for youth and adults with cerebral palsy, followed by communal dining in Kolding.
• Madlavning A cooking course offering inspiration on preparing food that benefits the body and mind, for CP community members.
• Tri med et Smil An adaptive triathlon event for children, youth, and adults with CP or other functional disabilities, structured so that everyone can participate.
• Inspiration og sparring (formiddag) A morning sparring and inspiration session offering parents/families guidance on meaningful play and activities that can be implemented in their daily home life.
• Bevægelse og leg i fokus – workshop for forældre (Charlottenlund) A workshop for parents delivering tools and inspiration for fun movement play activities for their child, held in Charlottenlund.
• CP Research and Project Grants Grant funding for CP-related research projects in Denmark and internationally. Applications up to DKK 25,000 are reviewed on a rolling basis with notification within 14 days; applications exceeding DKK 25,000 are reviewed four times annually.
• CP Knowledge and Publications Program Publications and knowledge-dissemination resources about cerebral palsy, including neuroplasticity-based projects and interventions, made available to the public and professionals.
• Elsass Festival Annual music festival that brings together people with CP, families, and supporters (e.g., 800+ guests recorded at Elsass Festival 2026).

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Bevica FondenminorOthersFoundation focused on disability and accessibility, collaboration partner
• CP Danmark - landsforeningen for cerebral paresecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational association for cerebral palsy in Denmark - key strategic partner for CP-related initiatives
• CPOP (Cerebral Parese Opfølgnings Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCP follow-up program - strategic collaboration for monitoring and intervention
• Dansk Handicap ForbundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDanish Disability Association - collaboration within disability sector
• EACD (European Academy of Childhood Disability)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean professional organization for childhood disability - international research collaboration
• Hammel NeurocentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeurorehabilitation center - collaboration on rehabilitation research and programs
• Hvidovre HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospital partnership for CP-related medical research
• Københavns UniversitetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Copenhagen - academic research collaboration in CP field
• RigshospitaletcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Danish hospital - research collaboration in neurology and rehabilitation
• Parasport DanmarkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPara-sport Denmark - collaboration on sports and activities for people with disabilities
• Real DaniaminorOthersReal Dania foundation - collaboration in disability/housing sector
• LejerbominorOthersHousing association - collaboration for accessible housing initiatives

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Bobath Foundation: UK charity supporting Bobath therapy for cerebral palsy. Comparable as a CP-focused therapy and family support organization, with overlapping audience of families and clinicians in a different geography.
• Bevica Fonden: Danish foundation focused on disability and accessibility. Directly comparable as a domestic grantmaker in the disability space and an existing collaboration partner of Elsass Fonden.
• Fondation Paralysie Cérébrale: French foundation dedicated to cerebral palsy research funding and awareness. Comparable European peer with a similar research-grantmaking and awareness mission, though operating primarily in France.

Broad incumbents

• United Cerebral Palsy (UCP): Large US-based CP advocacy and services organization. Comparable as a major national CP-focused nonprofit providing direct services, advocacy, and research funding — though at much larger scale and US-focused.
• Leonard Cheshire: Global disability charity supporting disabled people in education, employment, and independent living. Comparable in mission around disability services and inclusion, though operating at a much larger scale and broader scope.
• Scope (UK disability charity): Major UK disability charity. Comparable as a large disability-focused nonprofit providing services, advocacy, and grants — though broader than CP-only focus.

Direct peers

• Cerebral Palsy Alliance: Australian nonprofit dedicated to CP research, advocacy, and services. Closely comparable to Elsass Fonden's integrated research-plus-direct-services model and serves as a strong international peer.
• CP Danmark: National Danish association for cerebral palsy. Direct peer — serves overlapping CP community with advocacy, support, and member services, and is a strategic partner of Elsass Fonden.
• Cerebral Palsy Foundation: US nonprofit focused exclusively on CP research, innovation, and education. Directly comparable mission to Elsass Fonden's research and knowledge pillar, with similar focus on advancing CP interventions.

Emerging players

• Action Cerebral Palsy (UK): UK charity advocating for better services and support for people with CP. Comparable as a CP-focused advocacy and awareness organization, smaller in scale than Elsass Fonden's full program.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/elsassfonden
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/elsass-fonden
• Instagraminstagram.com/elsassfonden

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