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Philanthropy and foundations

Philanthropy is a journey best traveled together in good company. The world's challenges are too vast and complex for one person to tackle alone. By working together towards shared goals, we can make a lasting, purposeful impact.

With experience dating back to 1856, SEB has partnered with some of the Nordics' most successful entrepreneurs, private individuals, families and foundations. We’re here for you, whether you’re just setting out on your philanthropic adventure, or whether you’re looking for a fresh perspective on your existing activities. Our team of experts can help you draw up a customised plan that is tailored to your background, giving vehicle, and experience. Together, we can transform your vision into a clear, comprehensive solution that ensures you achieve the positive impact you want as a result of your engagement.

We can help you:

  • Build an effective philanthropic strategy through tailored guidance.
  • Identify initiatives in line with the areas in which you wish to work.
  • Forge contacts and unite philanthropic aspirations through personal networking events.
  • Explore and develop new opportunities for collaboration and philanthropic financing.

Start your philanthropic journey with us

SEB creates the conditions you need to ensure your contributions goes to your chosen causes and achieves the maximum possible benefit. We have a wide-ranging network and offer support from experienced experts in the field who ensure that your engagement has the maximum possible impact. Meet Anna Olinius and Esther Edlundh-Rose, who help private customers and families navigate their philanthropic journeys.

Foundations

We can help you establish a foundation that ensures a lasting, positive impact for your engagement. Our experts will guide you through the process of building a solid structure that provides long-term protection for your vision and ensures that your contribution is genuinely used as you intended it to be.

Philanthropists making a difference

Turning personal battles into pioneering mental health treatments

Albert Hobohm has transformed his personal grief into a force for good. Having battled his own mental health issues after a family tragedy, he now leads the Huxley Foundation, promoting solutions to mental health issues by supporting groundbreaking research into psychedelic treatments. And by helping others, he boosts his own mental health.

Peter and Teresas journey from Stockholm to Angola

Peter and Teresa Leimdörfer share a goal – making life better for communities worldwide. Taking Peter’s career in finance in Sweden and Teresa’s tough upbringing in war-torn Angola as their starting point, they focus on education, women’s rights, and combatting global poverty.

Our mother is smiling in heaven

A true passion for opera and a painting by Miró are what motivate one of the most dedicated supporters of the Royal Swedish Opera in Stockholm. “Supporting the Opera was our mother’s way not only of repaying the joy music gave her, but also of getting closer to and becoming involved in the world of opera,” says Patrik Salén.

Barbro Salén

I am an activist. A philanthropic activist

Everyone can help make the world a better place. That’s Maria Ahlström-Bondestam’s message. And rather than talking about donations, she prefers to talk about investments, where the return is a better world.

The future of philanthropy and foundations

As the challenges faced by society increase, more and more people are discovering a desire to help bring about positive development and change. We take a look at the latest emerging trends.

Contact us about philanthropy and foundations

Whatever your goals and passions are, we help you reach them. If you would like more information about our Philanthropy and Foundations offering, we are happy to arrange a meeting with one of our client executives.