Lund University Foundation

What Lund University Foundation does

Lund University Foundation is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (Tax ID 27-2169281) headquartered in Rye, New York, with a secondary mailing address in Culver City, California. The foundation's stated mission is to strengthen Lund University's ties with the United States and its alumni by raising funds from American donors and disbursing grants for specific projects at Lund University in Sweden. It operates exclusively for charitable, scientific, and educational purposes, and is governed by a board of trustees that includes the Vice-Chancellor and faculty deans of Lund University alongside U.S.-based trustees drawn from finance, law, academia, and entrepreneurship.

The foundation's core service offerings are: (1) Lund University Global Scholarships, a merit-based program awarding $20,000 full-year scholarships to American and international Master's students at Lund University; (2) Grant Programs distributing U.S.-raised funds to Lund University research projects in areas including nanotechnology, climate change, and stem cell biology; (3) Alumni & Friends Networks, hosting events in U.S. cities such as New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington D.C., Chicago, Portland, and Sarasota; and (4) donation processing via PayPal and mailed checks. There is no technology product platform; the foundation operates with a lean team of approximately 5 employees and relies on a volunteer board of trustees.

Its revenue model is donations and charitable contributions, with donations tax-deductible for U.S. donors under its 501(c)(3) status. Go-to-market is primarily direct: a website donation portal, quarterly alumni e-newsletter, in-person alumni events across major U.S. cities, and targeted campaign chairs for specific initiatives (e.g., the Ravensbrück Archive Project). The organization does not disclose revenue, donor counts, or fundraising totals.

Name

Lund University Foundation

Legal name

Lund University Foundation, Inc.

Website

https://lunduniversityfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lund University Foundation is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) non-profit that raises donations from American donors to fund scholarships and research grants for Lund University in Sweden, and operates an alumni networking and events program across major U.S. cities.

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NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Other Grantmaking and Giving Services (813219), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDADAHAC

Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Education Funding, Grants & Financial Aid Administration

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Education Grantmaking Foundations

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Philanthropy, Foundations & Grantmaking

SECONDARYEDAIAOAJ

Research Grants, Fellowships & Stipends (International)

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/Scholarships, Funding & Financial Aid for International Study

SECONDARYBPAGADAE

College Access, Scholarships & Student Success Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

SECONDARYEDAIAOAE

Degree-Level Scholarships (Undergrad/Masters/PhD/Postdoc)

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/Scholarships, Funding & Financial Aid for International Study

SECONDARYEDAIAOAH

Foundation/NGO & Philanthropic Scholarships

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/Scholarships, Funding & Financial Aid for International Study

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Fundraising & Annual Giving

Education/Student Services & Campus Operations/Alumni Relations, Development & Campus Community Engagement

Keywords

• Higher education fundraising
• University scholarship programs
• Charitable foundation services
• Alumni network engagement
• Educational grant administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Rye

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The foundation raises funds from donors in the U.S. to make grants available for specific projects at Lund University. Donations are tax-deductible for U.S. donors as Lund University Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Lund University Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that raises funds from donors in the United States and makes grants available for specific projects at Lund University in Sweden. It administers merit-based scholarships worth $20,000 for American students to pursue Master's programs at Lund University, connects a 43,000+ member alumni network through events in major U.S. cities, and channels donations to support Lund University research and educational initiatives.

Product overview

Lund University Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that operates as a fundraising and grants body rather than a technology product company. Its core offerings consist of: (1) Lund University Global Scholarships - merit-based scholarship program offering full-year scholarships of $20,000 to American and international students for Master's level studies at Lund University; (2) Donations via PayPal - online payment processing for tax-deductible charitable contributions; (3) Alumni & Friends Networks - U.S.-based networking platform connecting former students and supporters through events; and (4) Grant Programs - raising and distributing funds for specific Lund University projects. The organization does not offer a unified software platform but rather provides services focused on education funding, alumni engagement, and supporting Lund University's mission.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lund UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLund University Foundation's mission is to strengthen Lund University's ties with the United States and with alumni. They co-host academic, alumni and friends events in the U.S. and raise funds for specific projects at Lund University. The foundation operates exclusively for charitable, scientific and educational purposes supporting Lund University.
• Lund University Alumni NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Lund University Alumni Network, managed by Lund University in Sweden, is a global network for all who have studied or worked at Lund University. With over 43,000 members, it provides career development resources, networking contacts, and exclusive event invites. The foundation works with this network to connect alumni.
• Ravensbrück Archive ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe foundation chaired the campaign to raise public awareness and funding for Lund University's Ravensbrück Archive Project, which undertook translation, indexing, and digitizing of archives from the Holocaust for public viewing.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Rhodes Trust: U.K.-based charitable trust that funds American students to study at Oxford. A very close functional comparable—a scholarship foundation supporting American students at a prestigious European research university, funded by donor contributions.
• American Friends of the Royal Academy: U.S. 501(c)(3) that raises tax-deductible donations in America to support British cultural and educational institutions. Directly comparable in structure, mission, and IRS tax-exempt model to Lund University Foundation.
• DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service): The German national agency that funds U.S.-based scholarship and study-abroad programs for Americans going to Germany. Operates a similar U.S. fundraising and scholarship model for a European research university system, making it a strong functional comparable.
• Cambridge Trust: The University of Cambridge's primary fundraising and scholarship trust. Highly comparable as a U.K. university's charitable arm that funds scholarships for international and U.S. students through private donations.
• American-Scandinavian Foundation: A U.S.-based 501(c)(3) that promotes cultural and educational exchange between the U.S. and Scandinavia. Directly comparable as a U.S. registered nonprofit that channels funding toward Scandinavian higher education, scholarships, and cultural exchange with overlapping donor constituencies.

Broad incumbents

• AAUW (American Association of University Women): A large U.S. nonprofit that administers fellowships and grants to support women in higher education. Comparable as a U.S. 501(c)(3) operating scholarship and grant programs for graduate students, but with a much broader scope and scale.
• British Council USA: U.S. arm of the British Council promoting educational exchange between the U.S. and U.K. Comparable as a national-level international education and cultural exchange body that channels funding to support students.
• Fulbright Program (Institute of International Education): The flagship U.S. government-backed international academic exchange, administered by IIE. Comparable in that it funds American students to study abroad and is a benchmark for U.S.-based international scholarship fundraising, though much larger and government-supported.
• Marshall Scholarships (British Government): British government-funded scholarships for American students to study in the U.K. A direct competitor for the same pool of high-achieving American students considering European graduate study, though funded by the U.K. government rather than private donations.

Regional players

• Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce (SACC): U.S.-based nonprofit network supporting Swedish-American business and educational exchange. Comparable in mission, target donor base, and geographic bridge between the U.S. and Sweden, with several SACC leaders appearing on the foundation's board.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lund-university-foundation

Compliance1 record

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