The principal location of the VELUX companies in the United States is in Greenwood, South Carolina, and the companies will be celebrating their 25th anniversary there in October 2004. Villum Kann Rasmussen chose that location because he found important elements for success: skilled labor, space, and a cooperative and friendly atmosphere.

Therefore, we have a special interest in grantmaking in Greenwood and in South Carolina.

Statewide, we have funded programs benefiting early childhood education, senior citizens, higher education and the environment. In Greenwood, we have funded a range of educational, health and arts organizations.

We rely extensively on Charles W. Schulze of Greenwood, South Carolina, who serves as our trusted adviser in connection with our Greenwood and South Carolina grantmaking.