What is the name of the philanthropic foundation of the IKEA Group?

The philanthropic foundation associated with IKEA Group is the IKEA Foundation.

Founded in 1982 by IKEA creator Ingvar Kamprad, the foundation began with a focus on innovation in architecture and interior design. Its charter later expanded toward improving the lives of vulnerable children, and from 2018 onward its work has emphasized sustainable livelihoods and climate action.

The foundation is funded by Stichting INGKA Foundation, the Dutch foundation that owns the Ingka Group, IKEA’s largest retail franchisee. That corporate structure creates a frequent source of confusion: Stichting INGKA Foundation is the owner and funder, while the IKEA Foundation is the grant-making philanthropic organization named in the quiz.

The IKEA Foundation supports programs involving renewable energy, refugee livelihoods, food systems, poverty reduction and climate change. It also works with major partners such as UNICEF, Save the Children and the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet. “IKEA Foundation” is therefore the standard public-facing answer, while the similarly named INGKA Foundation refers to the ownership and funding structure behind it.