The IK Workshop Society is part of The IK Foundation and thus operates in a public-interest and not-for-profit mode. Our mission is to foster a deep, enduring understanding of our shared planet — its Natural and Cultural history. To achieve these ambitious, long-term goals, we rely on the generosity of philanthropic foundations, organisations, and individuals who align with our vision. Without such support, our work would not be possible. If you are inspired to contribute, we invite you to explore further in THE DONATION ROOM or to contact IK directly.

Every contribution, regardless of size, is essential to advancing our mission. Rest assured: your donation will directly support our work and create a meaningful, lasting impact.

PATRONS

The IK Workshop Society, representing The IK Foundation, extends its sincere gratitude to the following PATRONS — individuals and organisations whose generous contributions make our work possible. Patrons are distinguished by their significant financial support, enabling us to advance our mission of fostering a global understanding of Planet Earth and its Natural and Cultural history.

In THE DONATION ROOM, you can explore both ongoing and completed crowdfunding projects, where all donations — large and small — are transparently displayed for specific campaigns. Your support, at any level, helps sustain our efforts to share knowledge freely with the world.

YEAR 2026

• Estrid Ericsons Stiftelse, Sweden
• Friends in the European Union (EU), Europe
• Friends in North America, United States and Canada.
• Letterstedtska Föreningen, Sweden
• Mr Lars Gårdö, Sweden
• Mr Nels Nelson, United States
• Mr Frederik Paulsen, Switzerland
• Mr Mats Ringesten, Sweden
• PAX | Hansen Trust, Europe

YEAR 2025

• Friends in the European union (EU), Europe
• Friends in North America, United States and Canada
• Mr Nels Nelson, United States
• Geological Sciences, Stockholm University, Sweden
• Mr Lars Gårdö, Sweden
• LMK-stiftelsen, Foundation for Interdisciplinary Scientific Research, Sweden
• Crafoord Foundation, Sweden
• af Jochnick Foundation, Liechtenstein
• PAX | Hansen Trust, Europe
• Royal Physiographic Society in Lund, Sweden
• Thora Ohlsson Foundation, Sweden
• University of Iceland, Iceland

YEAR 2024

• Birgit & Sven Håkan Ohlssons Stiftelse, Sweden
• Friends in the European union (EU), Europe
• Friends in North America, The United States and Canada
• Mr Lars Gårdö, Sweden
• LMK-stiftelsen, Foundation for Interdisciplinary Scientific Research, Sweden
• The Crafoord Foundation, Sweden
• The Embassy of Sweden, Iceland
• The af Jochnick Foundation, Liechtenstein
• The Royal Physiographic Society in Lund, Sweden
• The Thora Ohlsson Foundation, Sweden
• University of Iceland, Iceland

YEAR 2023

• Friends in the European union (EU), Europe
• Friends in North America, The United States and Canada
• LMK-stiftelsen, Foundation for Interdisciplinary Scientific Research, Lund, Sweden
• The Embassy of Sweden, Reykjavik, Iceland
• The af Jochnick Foundation, Vaduz, Liechtenstein
• The Thora Ohlsson Foundation, Lund, Sweden
• University of Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland

YEAR 2022

• Friends in the European union (EU), Europe
• Friends in North America, The United States and Canada
• University of Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland
• The Embassy of Sweden, Reykjavik, Iceland
• The af Jochnick Foundation, Vaduz, Liechtenstein
• LMK-stiftelsen, Foundation for Interdisciplinary Scientific Research, Lund, Sweden

YEAR 2021

• Friends in the European union (EU), Europe
• The af Jochnick Foundation, Vaduz, Liechtenstein
• LMK-stiftelsen, Foundation for Interdisciplinary Scientific Research, Lund, Sweden
• The Thora Ohlsson Foundation, Lund, Sweden

YEAR 2020

• Friends in the European union (EU), Europe
• The af Jochnick Foundation, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
• LMK-stiftelsen, Foundation for Interdisciplinary Scientific Research, Lund, Sweden
• The Thora Ohlsson Foundation, Lund, Sweden

YEAR 2019

• Friends in the European union (EU), Europe
• The af Jochnick Foundation, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
• LMK-stiftelsen, Foundation for Interdisciplinary Scientific Research, Lund, Sweden
• The Thora Ohlsson Foundation, Lund, Sweden

YEAR 2018

• The af Jochnick Foundation, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
• LMK-stiftelsen, Foundation for Interdisciplinary Scientific Research, Lund, Sweden
• The Thora Ohlsson Foundation, Lund, Sweden

YEAR 2017

• The af Jochnick Foundation, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
• Barbro Osher Pro Suecia Foundation, San Francisco, USA
• LMK-stiftelsen, Foundation for Interdisciplinary Scientific Research, Lund, Sweden
• Oriflame of Sweden, Astana, Kazakhstan

YEAR 2016

• The Swedish Museum of Natural History, Stockholm, Sweden
• The af Jochnick Foundation, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
• The Thora Ohlsson Foundation, Lund, Sweden
• Carl-Olof & Jenz Hamrins Foundation, Jönköping, Sweden
• The Royal Physiographic Society of Lund, Sweden
• Aetherweb Web Development & Hosting, Robin Hoods Bay, United Kingdom
• Colloco Graphic Design, Skåne/Blekinge, Sweden
• LMK-stiftelsen, Foundation for Interdisciplinary Scientific Research, Lund, Sweden
• Stiftelsen Olle Engkvist Byggmästare, Stockholm, Sweden
• The Swedish Academy [Svenska Akademien], Stockholm, Sweden
• Barbro Osher Pro Suecia Foundation, San Francisco, USA

YEAR 201​5​

• The Swedish Museum of Natural History, Stockholm, Sweden
• The af Jochnick Foundation, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
• The Thora Ohlsson Foundation, Lund, Sweden
• Carl-Olof & Jenz Hamrins Foundation, Jönköping, Sweden
• The Royal Physiographic Society of Lund, Sweden
• Sveaskog, Stockholm, Sweden

YEAR 2014

• Carl-Olof & Jenz Hamrins Foundation, Jönköping, Sweden
• The Royal Physiographic Society of Lund, Sweden
• Barbara Groh-Wahlström, Brooklyn, USA/Båstad, Sweden
• The Thora Ohlsson Foundation, Lund, Sweden
• Frost River, Duluth, USA
• The af Jochnick Foundation, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
• Sveaskog, Stockholm, Sweden
• Bertil and Elizabeth Lundqvist, New York, USA
• Lars Gårdö, former President and CEO of Atle AB, Stockholm, Sweden
• Aetherweb Ltd, Robin Hoods Bay, United Kingdom

YEAR 2013

• The Thora Ohlsson Foundation, Lund, Sweden
• The af Jochnick Foundation, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
• Sveaskog, Stockholm, Sweden

YEAR 2012

• Peter Baldwin and Lisbet Rausing, London, United Kingdom
• The af Jochnick Foundation, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
• Barbara Groh-Wahlström, Brooklyn, USA/Båstad, Sweden
• Jonas af Jochnick, Waterloo, Belgium
• The Thora Ohlsson Foundation, Lund, Sweden
• The Piper Family, Högestad & Christinehof Fideikommiss, Sweden
• The Royal Physiographic Society of Lund, Sweden
• Mats G Ringesten, Stocksund, Sweden
• Lars and Carina Backsell, Stockholm, Sweden