Talk:IKEA Foundation

Orphaned references in Stichting IKEA Foundation
I check pages listed in Category:Pages with incorrect ref formatting to try to fix reference errors. One of the things I do is look for content for orphaned references in wikilinked articles. I have found content for some of Stichting IKEA Foundation's orphans, the problem is that I found more than one version. I can't determine which (if any) is correct for this article, so I am asking for a sentient editor to look it over and copy the correct ref content into this article.

Reference named "flatpack": From Stichting INGKA Foundation:  From Ingvar Kamprad:  

I apologize if any of the above are effectively identical; I am just a simple computer program, so I can't determine whether minor differences are significant or not. AnomieBOT ⚡ 04:46, 13 September 2019 (UTC)

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New editor requesting updates
Hello! This is Altaf from IKEA Foundation. I recently joined Wikipedia to work on improving the Stichting IKEA Foundation article. As I've learned, I cannot directly edit the article because I have a financial conflict of interest. I have disclosed my COI here and on my user page, and will only make suggestions here for others to review and implement if appropriate. I'll start by suggesting some updates to the Infobox: Let me know if there is anything I should have done differently, or if you have any questions at all about my suggestions. Thank you very much for your help! AMfromIKEA (talk) 08:46, 26 July 2022 (UTC)
 * The foundation does not have an endowment. I suggest this field be replaced with disbursements. In 2021, our disbursements were €269.9 million. Here are our 2021 ANBI disclosures, will that source work for this information? Let me know if not.
 * Also from the ANBI disclosures, our income in 2021 was €287.7 million.
 * Last, I'd like to request adding our CEO, Per Heggenes to the Infobox. Here's a Financial Times article that confirms his position.
 * Yellow check.svg Partly done: Thank you for the request. Did no go through with the first two at this time, given I'm unsure as to the reliability of the ANBI disclosure, given it is provided by the organization itself. Is there any other source you could provide with similar information? PK650 (talk) 04:23, 5 August 2022 (UTC)
 * Thank you for the assistance. As far as the ANBI disclosure, I saw that an older one is already used in Giving section, and thought a more recent version would be acceptable. I am happy to defer to whatever you're comfortable with. The only other source for this information I've found is OECD, although it is from 2020. If I can give more assistance here, let me know. Thank you, AMfromIKEA (talk) 08:45, 12 August 2022 (UTC)
 * I'm willing to use the OECD source for at least a partial addition. Is it the income specifically? PK650 (talk) 08:13, 25 August 2022 (UTC)


 * Yes, and I was also hoping we could add disbursements. The organisation is a philanthropy, so I think it would be clearer for readers if the article included the total amount of grants disbursed in addition to the funding we receive from Stichting INGKA Foundation. I've looked around and that seems pretty common in articles about philanthropies. Let me know if that makes sense. Thank you for your assistance! AMfromIKEA (talk) 08:38, 29 August 2022 (UTC)
 * Took care of the disbursements amount as stated in the OECD source as well. PK650 (talk) 04:00, 31 August 2022 (UTC)

content additions
Hi, Altaf from IKEA Foundation. I've been working on content to expand this article so it gives a more thorough history of our work to readers. In the box below, I've included an expansion on the Giving section with a subsection on our various projects with UNHCR, and a short section on recognition. Would editors be willing to review my work and add it to the article as appropriate since I have a conflict of interest? I'm open to suggestions and feedback.

In 2019, the IKEA Foundation pledged $7.7 million to a development impact fund assembled by KOIS, an impact finance firm, to support Syrian refugees. The IKEA Foundation announced an alliance with the Rockefeller Foundation to raise $10 billion in capital to finance small-scale renewable energy projects in June 2021. Each organization committed $500 million to the fund initially, with a goal to partner with other organizations and grow the fund to $100 billion. According to  Financial Times, the foundations set targets to reduce annual CO2 emissions by one billion tonnes, and eliminate energy poverty for one billion people by the end of 2029. The Bezos Earth Fund joined the IKEA and Rockefeller foundations, pledging an additional $500 million in funds in November 2021. The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet was officially launched at the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, with more than $8 billion in additional funding from multilateral banks and development agencies. The alliance's first projects were scheduled to take place in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. In March 2022, the IKEA Foundation gave $22 million in immediate aid to people displaced by the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. The announcement came shortly after IKEA ceased Russian operations in response to the conflict. The foundation provided $ million in funding to Renewable Energy for Refugees, a project that The Guardian reported had installed 183 streetlights, 4,000 solar home systems and 5,600 stoves across three refugee camps and nearby villages in Rwanda, as of April 2022. In May 2022, the foundation committed $5.8 million to the Sustainable Energy for All's Universal Energy Facility, a results-based financing initiative.

Projects with UNHCR
Between 2012 and 2019, the foundation invested approximately USD$100 million in the UNHCR operations in the Dollo Ado refugee camps. According to a study by the University of Oxford Refugee Studies Centre, at the time it was the largest private sector investment made in a specific refugee setting. The funds were grouped into two phases. From 2012 through 2014, a $61.5 million grant was distributed to address infrastructure and emergency aid needs, including investments in education, shelter, nutrition, water, sanitation, and hygiene. From 2015 to 2019, a $37.5 million grant supported refugee livelihoods and establishment of self-reliance. This phase emphasized investments in agriculture, livestock, environment, energy, and microfinance loan initiatives. At the end of 2018, the livelihood program had 2050 members earning income, and had disbursed 525 loans. The foundation has also partnered with UNHCR for its Brighter Lives for Refugees campaign, contributing $10.6 million to provide lighting to refugees in 2014; and the foundation funded Better Shelter to develop a flat packed refugee shelter in collaboration with UNHCR. The shelter consists of a steel frame, stab-proof polypropylene panels, and rooftop solar panels. Better Shelter won the London Design Museum's Design of the Year award in 2016. Between 2015 and 2017, shelters were sent to locations such as Iraq, Djibouti. They were used as clinics following the April 2015 Nepal earthquake. The shelter project had some challenges. 62 shelters ordered by Zurich, Switzerland were not used due to fire concerns. A spokesperson for Better Shelters noted that they were not intended to meet Swiss fire regulations, or be used indoors as the city planned. In April 2017, Better Shelter said the product would be redesigned with improvements to lighting and ventilation, and sturdier frames and walls.
 * Yes check.svg Done PK650 (talk) 03:51, 31 August 2022 (UTC)


 * Thank you very    much for making those additions! For clarity, did you plan to move any of     the suggested Recognition content into the article? Checking before     I move on. Thanks again for your assistance. AMfromIKEA (talk) 11:42, 12 September 2022 (UTC)

Logo update
Hello! Altaf from IKEA Foundation, here again looking for help since I have a conflict of interest. The current logo in the article is the IKEA logo. I've uploaded a copy of the IKEA Foundation logo here. Would an editor be willing to replace the current logo with the correct one? , if you're available for another of my requests, I'd appreciate the help. Thank you. AMfromIKEA (talk) 11:44, 12 September 2022 (UTC)
 * Pictogram voting wait.svg Already done The infobox uses File: IKEA Foundation Logo.png, which is what you linked to? Happy Editing-- IAm  Chaos  03:59, 20 January 2023 (UTC)

Recognition
The IKEA Foundation was the recipient of the Special Award for Innovating for the Most Vulnerable and Disadvantaged at the Financial Times and International Finance Corporation's 2020 Transformational Business conference.

, are you available to review another of my requests? Thank you all for the help. AMfromIKEA (talk) 08:29, 19 August 2022 (UTC)


 * Thanks for adding the logo. Are you able to close out the edit request for me? Much appreciated! AMfromIKEA (talk) 09:20, 16 September 2022 (UTC)

history section
Hi editors, Altaf from IKEA Foundation. I spent some time working on an updated version of the article that keeps the general structure and content while reorganizing the article a bit, updating sources, making some fixes that I hope better meet style guidelines, and adding some new information (I uploaded a draft to my user space here if anyone is interested). For my first request related to that effort, I propose creating a short History section at the top of the main body of the article, which will give a brief rundown of the history of the organization and move the content flagged in the Criticism and reforms section up while hopefully making it a bit more neutral. The content I hope to add is in the box below.

The Foundation was created by Ingvar Kamprad in 1982 to advance "innovation in the field of architectural and interior design." In 2006, The Economist reported that the Stichting INGKA Foundation funded the IKEA Foundation, which did not publish its giving numbers. The Economist calculated the value of the INGKA Foundation at €0 billion at the time and reported the IKEA Foundation had given a comparatively small amount and concentrated its donations on the Lund Institute, providing €0 million to the Institute annually. It also reported that the arrangement allowed the INGKA Foundation to make minimal disclosures, made IKEA immune to takeover, and allowed the Kamprad family to make a large profit. In 2009, Kamprad changed the legal mission of the IKEA Foundation to support "poor children in the developing world". The organization's focus shifted to combatting climate change and supporting the development of sustainable livelihoods in 2018.

Please let me know what you think! tagging you here because you were gracious to review my past requests. I really appreciate anyone taking a look at this and welcome any thoughts. AMfromIKEA (talk) 13:01, 16 April 2024 (UTC)


 * I see this was already approved, but I'm surprised you didn't mention the subject of the article you used, which was that he donated $1 billion through it after he was revealed to be a Nazi. I think you should include that part too. Mrfoogles (talk) 23:03, 27 May 2024 (UTC)
 * I can    understand that perspective.  I'm curious if you     have input on this. I appreciate you giving me the go-ahead, but given the     follow-on conversation and the general subject matter, I think it would be     good to continue the discussion before making changes.


 * From my perspective, the language of The Telegraph article is really important. It does not state that Kamprad's donations were because of alleged ties to the SSS. The author notes the timing, but at no point do they, the article, nor the IKEA Foundation when quoted, say that Kamprad's donation of 1 billion Swedish krona to the Foundation had anything to do with reporting on his alleged ties. If I'm reading things correctly in the policies, I think connecting the two would be a case of synthesis. The closest thing to making that connection is the headline and it's my understanding that headlines are not a reliable source.
 * I do think it is relevant to point out that the headline is incorrect as well (it says 1 billion pounds sterling, but it's 1 billion krona, or about 95 million pounds sterling according to the article.)
 * The alleged ties are well documented in the Kamprad article, and his history is separate from the Foundation's. On the whole, I do not believe that portion of the report is relevant to the article about the IKEA Foundation.
 * As I said, I'll hold off on making any changes until we've reached a consensus. AMfromIKEA (talk) 09:16, 6 June 2024 (UTC)
 * You're right the article doesn't actually make the connection: I didn't know headlines were counted as not a reliable source but it makes sense. That said do you think it would be reasonable to put in that the 2009 change to the organization's goal was after criticism, which is a connection that the article does make? I thought you already had consensus to make the changes (I didn't want to get in the way or anything) but if you mean me, then, that seems like a reasonable justification not to put the Nazi stuff in if there's no clear connection. Mrfoogles (talk) 15:47, 6 June 2024 (UTC)


 * I am    comfortable with that approach. I made an update to the text in the box     below (in bold). Would you be willing to make the change in the article     since I have a conflict of interest? I'd really appreciate it. AMfromIKEA (talk) 08:35, 10 June 2024 (UTC)
 * Added most of the text; changed the language to "fought a court battle to change" from "changed" because it was more accurate; otherwise unchanged. Mrfoogles (talk) 15:41, 10 June 2024 (UTC)

The Foundation was created by Ingvar Kamprad in 1982 to advance "innovation in the field of architectural and interior design." In 2006, The Economist reported that the Stichting INGKA Foundation funded the IKEA Foundation, which did not publish its giving numbers. The Economist calculated the value of the INGKA Foundation at €0 billion at the time and reported the IKEA Foundation had given a comparatively small amount and concentrated its donations on the Lund Institute, providing €0 million to the Institute annually. It also reported that the arrangement allowed the INGKA Foundation to make minimal disclosures, made IKEA immune to takeover, and allowed the Kamprad family to make a large profit. In 2009, following the publication of the Economist article, Kamprad changed the legal mission of the IKEA Foundation to benefit vulnerable children. The organisation's focus shifted to combating climate change and supporting the development of sustainable livelihoods in 2018.

Thanks for doing that. Would you also be willing to remove the Criticisms and reforms section, since it is now redundant and it has that neutrality tag that we have now addressed? AMfromIKEA (talk) 08:57, 11 June 2024 (UTC)


 * Moved the remaining content into the history section. I'm not sure that the article still shouldn't have a "Criticisms" section, but given it's tagged I guess I'll move it for now. I think that's all the editing I'm going to do on this article though. Mrfoogles (talk) 18:29, 11 June 2024 (UTC)


 * I    appreciate your help and thoughtful discussion! AMfromIKEA (talk) 08:19, 12 June 2024 (UTC)

Giving request
Hi editors, my next request is in two parts. First, I request we change the section heading from Giving to Philanthropy as I think that is a more encompassing heading and makes sense given the content of the section. Second, I suggest changing the first two sentences from "Unlike its funder the INGKA Foundation, the IKEA Foundation has ANBI (algemeen nut beogende instelling, "Institution for General Benefit") status from the Dutch Tax Service. In 2017, the foundation received 159 million euros from the INGKA Foundation, of which it donated 144 million." to the following and making this its own paragraph:

The Foundation is organized as a not-for-profit Public Benefit Organization with the Tax and Customs Administration. Between 2009 and 2021, the Foundation provided more than €1.5 billion in grants. In 2022, it received €281.8 million from the Stichting INGKA Foundation, of which it provided €268.2 million in grants. The INGKA Foundation is the sole funder of the IKEA Foundation. Its grants are primarily related to global economic development and climate change. Inside Philanthropy described the Foundation as transparent but difficult to reach, noting that it does not accept unsolicited proposals and prefers to provide grants to established organizations over recently created initiatives.

This does several things: Please let me know what you think. Happy to answer what questions I can. AMfromIKEA (talk) 08:19, 12 June 2024 (UTC)
 * It refocuses the first sentence to be about IKEA Foundation
 * It provides more detail on operations of the IKEA Foundation and includes some analysis of those operations
 * It updates the amount of money given by the IKEA Foundation and received from the INGKA Foundation
 * It replaces otherwise lost sources
 * LGTM. I have made the change. Giving also changed to Philanthropic activities. Superboilles (talk) 11:19, 15 June 2024 (UTC)


 * Thanks for taking a look and making that change. I think that heading makes sense. AMfromIKEA (talk) 07:18, 18 June 2024 (UTC)

Philanthropic activities subheadings
Hi editors, for my next request I suggest making a slight change to the organization of the Philanthropic activities section related to subheadings. After the first paragraph, I suggest creating a new subsection, Climate change and environment. After the paragraph ending "The alliance's first projects were scheduled to take place in Africa, Asia, and Latin America", I suggest moving the Projects with UNHCR subheading and changing it to Refugees, agriculture, and emergency response. I think this will make the headings more accurate and that these are logical divisions. If you are curious about what this will look like, I did make a draft that lays everything out. Please let me know what you think! would you have any interest in looking at this request as well? I'd really appreciate it. AMfromIKEA (talk) 07:18, 18 June 2024 (UTC)
 * Done. Superboilles (talk) 18:46, 18 June 2024 (UTC)
 * Thanks! AMfromIKEA (talk) 08:02, 19 June 2024 (UTC)

Climate change request
Hi editors, for my next request, I propose a slight overhaul to the Climate change and environment subsection. This requested change in the collapsible box below – I tried to use the TextDiff template, let me know if that makes sense – keeps the information largely the same but does do a few key things: Please let me know what you think! I'd really appreciate it if you might review this as well. Cheers AMfromIKEA (talk) 08:02, 19 June 2024 (UTC)
 * It moves the first sentence to the end of the section and keeps the organizations mentioned focused on those dealing with climate change
 * It converts USD to Euros for consistency with the rest of the article
 * It removes the sentence related to Aceli Africa as that does not seem to have an appropriate source backing it and it would be better suited for Refugees, agriculture, and emergency response
 * It removes the content related to IKEA Foundations assistance of Ukrainian refugees, which I also think makes more sense in Refugees, agriculture, and emergency response
 * It removes content related to the 2019 Syria donation, which I could not find an appropriate source for
 * It adds content related to a few initiatives not currently mentioned, including partnerships with Enviu and the Global Methane Hub
 * It reorganizes the section chronologically, which I think makes for a better flow and is typical on Wikipedia
 * Yep looks good to me, please go ahead. But if you have any other edits in the pipe maybe we could look at them all in one go? Superboilles (talk) 19:21, 20 June 2024 (UTC)


 * Thanks    for the go-ahead. My remaining requests are all fairly simple, so I am     more than happy to put them all in one request. AMfromIKEA (talk) 04:51, 2 July 2024 (UTC)

Request to update title, infobox, introduction, and Refugees section
Hi editors, per my above conversation I will make all my remaining requests in one fell swoop. If editors are curious to see what everything looks like all together, I did make a draft with a diff in my user space based on a version of the article from before other requests started to be answered. In all cases, missing sources are already in the live article. is this what you had in mind? Please let me know. Happy to adjust if you like. AMfromIKEA (talk) 04:51, 2 July 2024 (UTC) Page name At present, the page title, translated to English, is "Foundation IKEA Foundation". The Foundation is not known as "Stichting IKEA Foundation" in sourcing, instead it is referred to as the "IKEA Foundation". It's my understanding that based on the policy on page names that the article title should reflect how IKEA Foundation is commonly referred to in sourcing. I propose changing the title of the page to simply "IKEA Foundation" to remove the redundancy.
 * LGTM. I had to file a technical request to get the move done and get the redirect deleted, so let's see if anyone objects there. Superboilles (talk) 20:12, 11 July 2024 (UTC)

Infobox

Rationale: TextDiff:
 * Fills out more of the fields in the template
 * Updates sourcing and numbers
 * Updates CEO


 * Questions:

Introduction
 * Why remove the date of foundation? The Foundation's website indicates 1982, so clearly there is no dispute here (and in case there's subtleties involving the beginning of activities vs. actual or latest incorporation, we usually go to the most easily understandable concept, even if it is not perfect (I am writing this in case the edit was requested by a well-meaning yet needlessy picky lawyer). You also left it in the revamped intro so I suspect this is an oversight.
 * I need to ask you to confirm that the change from Foundation to not-for-profit was validated by your Legal department. In Switzerland we also have both status, but they respond to very clear distinct regulatory requirements (top off my head I would say start funds, legal personality, auditing constraints and the fact that the NfP status is more of a fiscal designation) and I would expect Dutch law to be somewhat similar. Also, the org's website litteraly says "INGKA Foundation is a Dutch foundation" and a "grantmaking organisation" (my understanding of NfP is that they spend money rather than give it away to third parties). Rather than one or the other I would look into describing it as a Not-for-profitPrivate foundation but then that's just a Swiss take, and what do we know about fiscal shenanigans. Superboilles (talk) 20:12, 11 July 2024 (UTC)

Rationale: TextDiff:
 * Makes updates based on the History section
 * Updates CEO
 * Updates giving numbers and sourcing
 * Tightens up language
 * Converts USD to Euro for consistency throughout
 * Changes name to remove redundancy as mentioned in earlier portion of this request


 * LGTM. Superboilles (talk) 20:12, 11 July 2024 (UTC)

Refugees, agriculture, and emergency response

Rationale: TextDiff:
 * Rescues dead sources and updates others to make sure all are accessible
 * Moves information to be more accommodating of a chronological timeline
 * Adds back information removed during last request related Ukrainian refugees, Aceli Africa, and Renewable Energy for Refugees program
 * Makes numerous minor copy edits and clarifications to most accurately reflect information in sourcing
 * Clarifies the Foundation's relationship with Better Shelters
 * Adds new information related to Better Shelters redesign and additional groups/initiatives the Foundation funds

Thanks for taking a look. AMfromIKEA (talk) 04:51, 2 July 2024 (UTC)
 * LGTM, please go ahead with these changes (including the intro: I understand this cumbersome process is only meant to ward off promotional fluff, not second guess minute details. Thanks! Superboilles (talk) 20:12, 11 July 2024 (UTC)


 * thank    you for looking. Regarding your questions with the infobox:

I did not remove the    founding year from the infobox, I just changed the field name to     "established" to match what the template says. Please let me    know if that looks right to you.
 * Regarding the "type" field, I have discussed with the legal department and they said the best descriptions (trying to work within the confines of Wikipedia's terminologies) are "independent charitable foundation under Dutch Law", "independent Philanthropy", or "independent not-for-profit entity established under Dutch law". In further examining this, I am also wondering if it would be better to simply eliminate the "type" field and leave the legal status as simply "Stichting", which might make things even more clear for readers.
 * Please let me know what you think, and thank you again for reviewing. AMfromIKEA (talk) 08:35, 13 July 2024 (UTC)