Stiftelsen Konung Gustaf V:s 90-årsfond

What Stiftelsen Konung Gustaf V:s 90-årsfond does

Stiftelsen Konung Gustaf V:s 90-årsfond is a private royal foundation headquartered at the Royal Palace (Kungliga Slottet) in Stockholm, Sweden, established in 1948-1949 from a national collection honoring King Gustaf V's 90th birthday. The foundation's mission is to promote voluntary non-profit youth activities by distributing grants to Swedish non-profit associations for leadership training. Between 1949 and 2025, it has distributed over 250 million SEK across more than 8,000 approved projects and processed approximately 25,000 applications, with roughly 4,000 young volunteer leaders receiving training annually through funded programs.

The foundation operates three interconnected programs: Bidrag (Grants), the core grant-making activity with twice-yearly application cycles (February 15 and September 15) and individual grants ranging from approximately 5,000 SEK minimum to 150,000 SEK maximum (median ~50,000 SEK); Ledarskapspriset (Leadership Prize), a 150,000 SEK annual award recognizing exemplary organizations (first awarded in 2025 to Röda Korsets Ungdomsförbund, succeeding the former Ernst Killander individual scholarship); and Ledarskapslabbet (Leadership Lab), a 6-10 month innovation program using design-thinking methodology, which engaged 17 youth organizations and 74 young leaders in the 2023-2024 cohort. Approximately 70 unique non-profit associations receive grant approval each year, spanning 15 categories of youth organizations including youth movements, media, faith-based groups, mental health, sports, and international development.

The foundation is governed by a board appointed by 25 "huvudmän" (principal persons) appointed by H.M. The King for five-year terms, with the current board chair being Riksmarskalk Fredrik Wersäll. Operations are supported by a small secretariat of approximately 12 employees. The foundation uses a digital application platform hosted by SEB (stiftelseansokan.seb.se) with BankID authentication, and has partnered with RISE Research Institutes of Sweden for follow-up impact research on Ledarskapslabbet. International cooperation has included a three-year exchange program with Central Asian youth leaders in Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. The organization has no commercial revenue model, does not develop technology products, and is funded entirely through its endowment.

Name

Stiftelsen Konung Gustaf V:s 90-årsfond

Legal name

Stiftelsen Konung Gustaf V:s 90-årsfond

Website

https://gv90.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stiftelsen Konung Gustaf V:s 90-årsfond is a private Swedish royal foundation that distributes grants to non-profit youth organizations for leadership training and development. Established in 1948-1949 from a national collection honoring King Gustaf V, it operates grants, a Leadership Prize, and the Ledarskapslabbet innovation program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Philanthropic Foundation Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Education Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Grantmaking & Philanthropic Funds (Institutional Donors) (BPADAOAB)

Keywords

• Youth leadership grants
• Non-profit foundation
• Youth organization funding
• Leadership development programs
• Civil society grants

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Grant Distribution: As a philanthropic foundation established in 1948-1949 from a national collection honoring King Gustaf V's 90th birthday, the organization does not generate commercial revenue. It operates through an endowment and distributes funds annually to support leadership training within Swedish youth organizations. Between 1949 and 2025, the foundation has distributed over 250 million SEK across more than 8,000 approved projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Stiftelsen Konung Gustaf V:s 90-årsfond is a Swedish royal foundation that distributes financial grants twice yearly to registered non-profit youth associations for leadership training and democratic organizing. In addition to its core grant program (Bidrag), the foundation awards an annual Leadership Prize (Ledarskapspriset) of 150,000 SEK to an exemplary non-profit association and runs Ledarskapslabbet, a multi-month innovation program using design thinking to help youth organizations tackle complex societal challenges.

Product overview

Stiftelsen Konung Gustaf V:s 90-årsfond operates three interconnected programs: Bidrag (Grants) as the core grant-making activity providing financial support twice yearly for leadership training; Ledarskapspriset (Leadership Prize) as an annual organizational award recognizing excellence in youth leadership development; and Ledarskapslabbet (Leadership Lab) as an innovative accelerator program combining leadership development with design thinking and practical innovation work for complex societal challenges. Together these programs form a comprehensive ecosystem supporting the Swedish youth movement through funding, recognition, and capacity building.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bidrag (Grants) Core grant program providing financial support twice yearly to non-profit youth organizations for leadership training and development. Applications are submitted through a digital system (SEB-hosted, BankID-authenticated) with decision timelines of two months after application deadlines (February 15 and September 15). Median grant approximately 50,000 SEK per year, minimum approximately 5,000 SEK, maximum up to 150,000 SEK per year. For Swedish non-profit youth associations.
• Ledarskapspriset (Leadership Prize) Annual award recognizing non-profit organizations that have implemented inspiring leadership initiatives strengthening young leaders. The prize of 150,000 SEK is awarded to organizations that demonstrate long-term strengthening of youth leadership through their programs. Replaces the former Ernst Killander individual scholarship. For Swedish non-profit youth associations.
• Ledarskapslabbet (Leadership Lab) Innovative 6-10 month leadership and innovation program for national youth organizations, combining leadership development with practical innovation work. Organizations work on complex societal challenges using design-thinking methodology, with structured support including lab sessions, coaching, micro-grants, and networking. For Swedish non-profit youth associations.

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• RISE Research Institutes of SwedencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRISE conducted follow-up research (följeforskning) in parallel with the Ledarskapslabbet initiative. The research analyzed value creation across multiple levels including individual, organizational, civil society, and societal levels, contributing to understanding the impact and effectiveness of the leadership innovation program.
• SEB (Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken)coreTechnology or IntegrationSEB provides the digital grant application system (stiftelseansokan.seb.se) used by the foundation. Technical support is available Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 10-11 via telephone. SEB hosts and maintains the application infrastructure including login with BankID authentication.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/consent
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stiftelsen-konung-gustaf-v-s-90-%C3%A5rsfond

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Stiftelsen Konung Gustaf V:s 90-årsfond